14 DAY TRIAL // GNU/Linux developer Arne Exton has released today a new version of his Debian-based DebEX Linux distribution, which promises to bring back to life older 32-bit computers.
Based on the Debian GNU/Linux 10 "Buster" operating system series, DebEX Linux uses LXQt as default desktop environment, which is known to be very resource-friendly and efficient on older computers from 15 or 20 years ago.
The new DebEX Linux version comes with only a minimum set of packages installed in the live and installable ISO image, which makes it just under 1GB in size. Under the hood, DebEX Linux uses the latest and greatest Linux kernel, Linux 5.4.2, for out-of-the-box hardware support.
"I've made a new DebEX system for older computers. It uses LXQt as desktop environment. I could run and install DebEX LXQt without problems on my oldest computer, an Acer Aspire 5102WLMi from the year 2006," said Arne Exton.
Create your own Debian Live ISO with Refracta Snapshot
DebEX Linux also comes pre-installed with the Refracta Snapshot utility, which lets users create their own Debian-based 32-bit live and installable systems. Refracta Snapshot lets you change everything to your liking and create a new live ISO in a very simple way.
You can download DebEX LXQt edition Build 191209 right now from our free Linux software portal if you need a lightweight operating system for your old, 32-bit computer using an Intel x86 processor.
DebEX Linux is also available as DebEX Budgie/Enlightenment edition with the Budgie 10.5 and Enlightenment 0.23.1 desktop environments, DebEX GNOME edition with the GNOME 3.30 desktop, and DebEX KDE edition with the KDE Plasma 5.14 desktop, all of which you can download from our website.
