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 ===== What is LXLE? ===== ===== What is LXLE? =====
-[[http://​www.lxle.net | LXLE]] is a [[https://​en.wikipedia.org/​wiki/​Linux | GNU/Linux]] operating system based on [[http://​lubuntu.net/​ | Lubuntu]] which is an official ​[[http://​www.ubuntu.com/​ | Ubuntu]] OS using the [[http://​lxde.org/​ | LXDE]] desktop enviroment. It is designed to be a drop in and go OS, primarily for aging computers. ​The objectives include ease of installation onto any computerand proper configuration for new users - without the need for laborious tweaking ​after install. ​ The LXLE respin ​follows the same long term support schedule (LTSas Ubuntu. ​+[[http://​www.lxle.net | LXLE]] is a [[https://​en.wikipedia.org/​wiki/​Linux | GNU/Linux]] operating system based on  [[http://​www.ubuntu.com/​ | Ubuntu]] OS using the [[http://​lxde.org/​ | LXDE]] desktop enviroment. It is designed to be a drop-in and go OS, primarily for aging computers. ​Its intention is to be able to install it on any computer and be relatively done after install. ​At times removing unwanted programs or features is easier than configuring for a day. Our distro ​follows the same LTS schedule ​as Ubuntu.
  
-In short, LXLE is an eclectic respin of Lubuntu ​with it'​s ​[[http://​lxle.net/​forum/​ | own community based support]].+In short, LXLE is an eclectic respin of LXDE/​Ubuntu ​with its [[http://​lxle.net/​forum/​ | own community based support]].
  
 **What Is A Respin?** **What Is A Respin?**
  
-Respin = a remastered version of a major distribution ​release geared ​for a specific purpose or group. Synonyms include: spin, remix, and variant.+A respin is a remastered version of a major Linux distribution ​tailored ​for a specific purpose or group.
  
 **Distro Philosophy** **Distro Philosophy**
  
   * Stick with LTS only releases of Ubuntu to ensure hardware & software support.   * Stick with LTS only releases of Ubuntu to ensure hardware & software support.
-  * Based on Lubuntu ​Linux to ensure a fast capable desktop for aging computers.+  * Based on LXDE/​Ubuntu ​Linux to ensure a fast capable desktop for aging computers.
   * Keep desktop and other major software updated to the latest stable version.   * Keep desktop and other major software updated to the latest stable version.
   * Provide a complete drop in and go replacement for XP, Vista, 7 Starter/​Basic.   * Provide a complete drop in and go replacement for XP, Vista, 7 Starter/​Basic.
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   * Develop a beautiful modern looking intuitive desktop for anyone to use easily.   * Develop a beautiful modern looking intuitive desktop for anyone to use easily.
   * Save system resources and spend them wisely on capable, feature rich apps.   * Save system resources and spend them wisely on capable, feature rich apps.
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-**Screenshots,​ Vids & Reviews** 
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-  * [[http://​lxle.net/​index.php?​id=screenshots | Screenshots]] 
-  * [[http://​distrowatch.com/​weekly.php?​issue=20130909#​feature | DistroWatch Review]] 
-  * [[http://​www.linuxformat.com/​archives?​issue=177 | Linux Format Magazine]] 
-  * [[http://​www.pcworld.com/​article/​2031825/​have-an-older-pc-try-the-new-ubuntu-linux-based-lxle.html | PC World Magazine]] 
-  * [[http://​lxle.net/​video-reviews/​ | Video Reviews]] 
  
 **Development Cycle** **Development Cycle**
  
-Our development cycle is quite simple. We stick with LTS releases of Ubuntu/Lubuntu+Our development cycle is quite simple. We stick with LTS releases of LXDE/Ubuntu
-Our new versions of LXLE correspond with the updates provided to the LTS release+Our new versions of LXLE fall in the middle of the last LTS release ​to ensure ​the OS 
-In other words, our versions between LTS releases are the 6 month incremental updates. +has had time to maturework out bugs and provide complete hardware support.
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-//Example: LXLE 12.04.1 12.04.2,  12.04.3, ​ 12.04.4, ​ etc//+
  
  
  
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