14 DAY TRIAL // Lubuntu Extra Life Extension Paradigm 14.04.1, a remastered version of Lubuntu that introduces some new features from the latest 14.04 LTS build, is now available for download and testing, along with the 12.04.5 edition.
LXLE, or Lubuntu Extra Life Extension Paradigm, is an operating system that aims to be as stable as possible and to provide great support for older hardware. This is achieved by basing all versions only on LTS iterations, in this case Lubuntu 14.04 LTS and Lubuntu 12.04.5 LTS. As the build numbers suggest, these are point releases for Lubuntu, and LXLE is following them closely.
One of the declared goals of this distro is to provide a great replacement for Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7, but that also means that the support for the distribution has to be top-notch. The support for Lubuntu LTS is of three years, so there is still some fight left in the Lubuntu 12.04.x branch, not to mention the fact that the 14.04.x branch has just been launched.
Lubuntu Extra Life Extension Paradigm is as light as a feather
One of the biggest advantages of this OS is the fact that it uses the LXDE desktop environment, which is extremely light. It's very different from what you get with Lubuntu, at least in terms of included applications and desktop design. One thing is for sure: you won't find an app dock in Lubuntu, at least not by default.
"LXLE is based on Lubuntu which is an Ubuntu OS using the 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 own user support."
"Minimal and lightweight seem to become intertwined when speaking of an operating system for aging computers, aka lightweight systems. It's important to note that ISO file size has little to do with an operating system being lightweight as opposed to being a minimal install OS," reads the official website.
The developers have explained that the Gnome 2 (G2) Paradigm (an imitation of the GNOME 2 experience) has been updated, the Bash package has been updated to correct some security issues, Syncthing has taken the place of BitSync, and all the updates and improvements from Lubuntu upstream have been integrated as well.
More details about this distribution can be found in the official announcement. You can download Lubuntu Extra Life Extension 14.04.1 right now from Softpedia.