Four months after the earlier version, the team of developers behind this "light" or "simple" version of Linux launched Linux Lite 5.2. It is an update that comes without really outstanding news, beyond updating and making new software packages available to us, as well as some new configuration options such as one to manage our firewall or the Lite Widget. And if you were thinking about it, no, it is not based on the Ubuntu that has been available for 10 days.
Linux Lite 5.2 is based on Ubuntu 20.04.1, which is the first point release of Focal Fossa that includes all the updates that were released during the first three months, including new packages and security patches. Below you have a list of the most outstanding news that have come along with this version.
Highlights of Linux Lite 5.2
- Based on Ubuntu 20.04.1.
- Linux 5.4.0-52.
- New configuration options, such as the firewall and the Lite Widget.
- The Lite Widget now displays more information, such as battery status, including suggestions from the community (only if using a laptop)
- New screensavers have been added.
- Added "Restore Taskbar" function in Lite Tweaks.
- LibreOffice can now check spelling, but only in the US language and if language support is installed.
- Removed outdated GTK2 software, such as some themes.
- Adobe Flash has been removed, and they will not offer support on its installation.
- New GRUB menu, more specifically its image.
- SimpleScreenRecorder, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams have been added to Lite Software.
- 9 new wallpapers.
- Latest version of Papirus icon theme.
- Updated packages, such as Firefox 82, Thunderbird 68.10.0, LibreOffice 6.3.6.2, VLC 3.0.9.2, GIMP 20.10.18.
Interested users Can download Linux Lite 5.2 from this link. Information on how to upgrade for existing users is in the release note.