LXLE Linux explained

LXLE
Logo Caption:	LXLE (LXDE eXtra Luxury Edition)^[1]
Logo Size:	120px
Family:	Linux (Unix-like)
Working State:	Current
Source Model:	Open source with proprietary components
Latest Release Version:	LXLE Focal^[2]
Latest Release Date:	26 May 2022
Update Model:	APT
Package Manager:	dpkg, with several front-ends
Kernel Type:	Linux
Ui:	LXDE

LXLE is a Linux distribution based upon the most recent Ubuntu/Lubuntu LTS release, using the LXDE desktop environment.^[3] LXLE is a lightweight distro, with a focus on visual aesthetics,^[4] that works well on both old and new hardware.^[5]

Reception

In a January 2014 review in Full Circle Magazine, Gabriele Tettamanzi noted that LXLE has some minor localization issues but otherwise described it as a nice "light and fast" desktop "rich" with software and "stable".^[6]

Jesse Smith reviewed LXLE 12.04.3 for DistroWatch Weekly:^[7]

Jesse Smith also reviewed LXDE 14.04, concluding, "Generally speaking, I enjoyed my time with LXLE. The distribution got off to a good start with a smooth installation process and the project features clear documentation and release notes, letting people know exactly what to expect from the distribution. I like the LXDE desktop as I feel it does an excellent job of balancing user friendliness, performance and features."^[8]

In reviewing LXLE 18.04.3, Marius Nestor of Softpedia said, "LXLE features unique Expose, Aero Snap, and Quick Launch apps, random or interval wallpaper changers, theme consistency throughout the system, as well as numerous other tweaks and additions you won't find in other distros. The system is very fast and boots in less than one minute, and it's perfect to revive that old PC."^[9]

The current version LXLE Focal is based on Ubuntu 20.04.4 LTS with LXDE.

Releases

Version	Release date	Remarks
^[10]	2013-08-19
	2014-02-09
	2014-06-14
^[11]	2014-10-23
	2015-04-05
	2015-04-05
	2015-08-31
^[12]	2016-03-26
^[13] ^[14]	2016-07-29
	2017-04-07
^[15] ^[16]	2017-11-22
^[17]	2018-05-19
	2019-09-09
	2022-05-26

Notes and References

1. Web site: LXLE download SourceForge.net. 30 May 2022.
2. Web site: LXLE Focal Released. lxle.net.
3. Web site: What is it? < The LXLE Desktop. lxle.net. 20 October 2016.
4. Web site: Revive Your Old PC With Lightweight Linux LXLE. makeuseof.com. 22 September 2016. 20 October 2016.
5. Web site: Germain. Jack M.. Linux Insider. www.linuxinsider.com. 31 January 2014 . 13 January 2015.
6. Web site: Review. Full Circle Magazine . January 2015 . Tettamanzi . Gabriele . Full Circle Magazine. http://fullcirclemagazine.org/-->. 13 January 2015. 36–37.
7. Web site: DistroWatch Weekly, Issue 524, 9 September 2013. distrowatch.com.
8. Web site: DistroWatch.com: Put the fun back into computing. Use Linux, BSD. . 2022-09-24 . distrowatch.com.
9. Web site: LXLE 18.04.3 Linux OS Released for Old PCs, It's Based on Ubuntu 18.04.3. 15 November 2021. Nestor. Marius. Softpedia. 22 November 2021. https://archive.today/20211122000906/https://news.softpedia.com/news/lxle-18-04-3-linux-os-released-for-old-pcs-it-s-based-on-ubuntu-18-04-3-lts-527319.shtml. 22 November 2021. live.
10. Web site: Have an older PC? Try the new Ubuntu Linux-based LXLE. PCWorld.
11. https://www.dedoimedo.com/computers/lxle-14-04-1.html LXLE Linux 14.04.1 review - Champagne without bubbles
12. Web site: LXLE Gives Aging Hardware a New Lease on Life. April 18, 2016. LinuxInsider.
13. Web site: LXLE: A Linux Distribution Light on Resources But Heavy on Function. Jack. Wallen. December 29, 2016.
14. Web site: LXLE: A Linux distro to give new life to old hardware. Mark. Gibbs. September 29, 2016. Network World.
15. Web site: Articles < The LXLE Desktop. lxle.net. 22 December 2017.
16. Web site: LXLE Review: A Hassle-free Linux for Older Hardware. December 16, 2017. It's FOSS.
17. https://linux.softpedia.com/get/System/Operating-Systems/Linux-Distributions/LXLE-97647.shtml Download LXLE 16.04.4