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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. 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.+[[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 its [[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?**
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   * 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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