Linpus Linux Lite

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Linpus Linux Lite
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Version: 2.1
Upload Date: 17 Feb 15
Distribution Type: Freeware
Downloads: 1560

Rating: 3.3/5 (Total Votes: 4)

As its name suggest, Linpus Linux Lite is a lite edition of the commercial Linpus Linux distribution based on the Fedora operating system and built around the GNOME desktop environment.

Distributed as a 64-bit Live DVD

The distribution can be downloaded as a single Live DVD ISO image and deployed on a USB thumb drive or a blank DVD disc with a specific software, such as Brasero or UNetbootin. It supports only the 64-bit architecture.

Minimal boot menu

Only two options are provided on the boot medium, to start the live environment or to install the entire operating system directly without testing it (not recommended for novice users). Linpus Linux is an OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) distribution that is usually found on notebook, hybrid and ultrabook computers sold around the world each year. And the first thing people who bought such a laptop was to install a Microsoft Windows operating system.

Default applications

Default applications include the Chromium web browser, Evolution email and calendar client, LibreOffice office suite, Empathy instant messenger, Totem video player, Cheese webcam software, Brasero CD/DVD burning tool, and Eclipse IDE (Integrated Development Environment).

Various web games and development tools, a Dropbox client, a launch manager, a network manager, a virtual keyboard, Adobe Reader, Chromium Store, and Linpus App Center are also included.

Features the GNOME desktop environment

Probably the greatest asset that Linpus Linux has, is the GNOME default desktop environment. It has been modified in such a way that it can be easily confused by novice users with the Windows Vista operating system.

Another great aspect of using Linpus Linux is the distro’s capability to support web applications. It provides users with an App Center that includes over 2000 web apps that are seamlessly integrated with the built-in HTML5 app launcher.

Bottom line

Summing up, Linpus is a cool Linux distribution for Windows users who want to migrate to the open source ecosystem. Unfortunately, you will need to own a high-end computer to enjoy its full potential.

What is new in this release:

  • Enhances power saving further - Originally Linpus boasted the best battery life for a Linux distro and they have worked to improve by another 15%.
  • Brings boot time down again by around 4 seconds making it one of the quickest Linux distros available.
  • Installation - Unifies OOBE and installer and makes installation speed quicker - Around 6 minutes by USB.
  • App center - Adds system update support and many more applications.
  • Icon mode - Now has native apps as well as HTML5.
  • Now can access all open windows from bottom left corner and workspaces in top left.
  • Dual boot with Windows 8 UEFI and secure boot on.
  • Easier to use new login window.

What is new in version 1.9.3:

  • New user experience of App Center.
  • Increase free Apps to 1456.
  • Integrate Dropbox in Nautilus file browser.
  • Adjust title bar of Chromium web browser for fit with touch behavior.
  • Pre-installed font viewer utility.
  • Add Exchange Web Service support in Thunderbird 17.
  • Pre-installed office & input method of Live CD/USB & windows installer.

What is new in version 1.9:

  • Touch pad finger support - 2 and 3 finger gestures to: move between pages, minimize, access right click menu; swap between touch mode and mouse mode, and drag objects.
  • Smart Receive - Updates your email, apps, and social networks even when your computer is asleep.
  • Today panel with useful HTML5 based widgets, including: Clock, News, Weather, Calendar and Photo Slide show
  • Extremely fast boot - Less than 15 seconds.
  • Smart icon support and notifications- Real time weather; patches and upgrades; new app versions, email, messages, detachable media, and mart connect
  • Quick launch panel for fast network and screen configuration.

What is new in version 1.7:

  • Open windows now appear as thumbnails on the dock and can be previewed and launched from there.
  • Smart icons displaying number of incoming and unread messages from your email and social networks.
  • Two additional panels: Today panel to display your schedule for that day, RSS and the weather forecast and a Files panel to make searching and copying to the dock easier.
  • Linpus YouTube, LiveDesktop and Ereader applications - Linpus Ereader has both cloud and local reading capabilities.
  • LiveDesktop - Aggregates your key social networks through one interface which has two modes: widget mode and full screen mode. It also includes a feature to broadcast a message to all your social networks, and improved security.
  • LiveDesktop security - It will be possible to set up a password specifically to access it, meaning you won't have to log out of all your social networks in order to protect their information.

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