At some point, we're going to have to include a system restore tool for Linux Lite. Given that our OS is aimed at new folk to linux, this feature is not only expected, but will prove to be a life saver for getting people out of a mess.

Systemback - http://www.unixmen.com/systemback-restor...ous-state/
Timeshift - http://www.teejeetech.in/p/timeshift.html

The following is a community Poll to gauge how you feel about either piece of software and why you like it.

Thank you for your contributions

Howdy All:

I am currently installing Windows 7 on my Mother's Computer. She is elderly and is more comfortable with Windows. It is an upgrade from XP.

I started using Linux after a home build because i did not wish to give Mr. Gates anymore of my hard earned dollars. I started out with Ubuntu 11 (Narwhal) went quickly to Kubuntu.

Since then I have downloaded and used many Distros. The one thing that I can honestly say is every new release gets better and more "Out of the box ready".

My complaint is, I have forgotten all the crap that I have to install to make Windows a semi secure OS. I have been installing second party software for the last three hours and still haven't got to installing her old files.

You guys ROCK, LINUX LITE ROCKS.

See You Later
Robert

Just wanted to report how the linuxliteos 2.4 32bit install went on a vista-era box.

The box is a gateway GT5428. It has a Pentium D935, dual core at 3.2ghz, and a maximum 2GB of ddr2 ram, and it came with Vista. That had been upgraded to Win7 32bit, which I was getting tired of trying to make non-sluggish (lot of hard drive churning). Thus I began looking for a lighter weight OS, and after going through a few, I came to LL.

Now to the install. I had problems booting to the LL ISO on a multi-boot thumb drive, so I burned a DVD. No problem.
I had a problem with the installer's partitioning facility. I had previously installed a lightweight linux distro alongside Win7, and now I wanted to install LL over it, still preserving Win7 as a dual boot. So when I got to the main install screen, I couldn't select the first option, which was to wipe everything. I could only select the fourth and last item, "Do something else". The problem was that the next, partitioning, screen had no instructions. I used it to delete and recreate the 2 linux partitions (one was a swap), but didn't know whether merely selecting the target partition would  actually direct the LL install there. I did some research and found that yes it would and proceeded. It would have been simpler to delete the partitions ahead of the installer, but I think there is room for installer improvement, or at least a specific mention in the instructions, on this point.

I am also unclear whether the installer recognized the linux swap file for its own use.

The rest of the install went fine - until it was time to reboot. I had checked "Update during install", and thought that was the reason that it was taking so long to reboot. But no, it was hanging. After 20 minutes I did a forced shutdown.

The next boot-up failed. Wonderful, I thought. But a retry was successful, and it has been ever since.

Back up, I ran the update facility again, and it appeared that the update with the install had done nothing, for this was a fairly substantive download/install operation. Next time I won't bother checking "Update during install".

Anyway, now LL was installed, and Windows was preserved. I began setting up LL, and again let me say I am very impressed with this OS. It is light, elegant and very user friendly. It preserves many of the best aspects of Windows. The Start key works. Even the volume control on my friend's keyboard works. The desktop supports full-fledged copy, paste, drag and drop, etc. The icons line up.

The mouse pointer can be enlarged to any size, which is excellent for my friend.

I installed my preferred browser, Slimjet, a chromium derivative. I had some problems with youtube video, but solved them by unchecking "force flash on youtube" in its settings. But I lost my friend to Firefox when we found that the enlarged mouse pointer did not work in Slimjet, while it worked everywhere else, including FF.

Another anomaly was that none of the Slimjet extensions I copied over worked in LL. That is usually true only of the signed extensions, such as LastPass, but now all of them had to be reinstalled. Not sure why that was, as I've done this before.

The machine is very zippy, and the desktop is attractive. We've got a winner here, and I will certainly recommend LL for any machine that needs a new lease on life. Great job guys.

Blessings,

Hi,

I saw a linux distro, can't remember which, that youtube videos wouldn't play. Can I watch youtube with LinuxLite?

Thank you

Linux is an open source operating system where everyone can read the entire codes but still it is considered more secure as compared to the other operating systems. Linux has been extensively deployed in the tech market as many of the gadgets are Linux based and that is why more people are building trust on the Linux platform. To throw more light on why Linux has superior internet security capabilities, let us check out some of its security features.

Before we get into specifics, it is important to remember that there is no such thing as a 100% hacker-proof operating system. This is why, even if you opt for a Linux OS over a Mac or Windows OS, having OS-specific internet security software installed on your computer is important. This software, especially when paired with a Linux OS, drastically reduces your chances that even the most sophisticated hackers will be able to thwart your OS installation.

1. Account Privileges

In Windows users get the authentication to access everything on the system as, by default, they are given administrator privileges. If the viruses make their way to the system, they can quickly gain the access to the crucial part of the system. On the other hand, in Linux the users are given lower access and hence virus can only reach to the local files and folders so the system wide damage is saved.

2. Knowledgeable Community

Windows and other operating systems are more posed to the social engineering threats as compared to the Linux. Users who are not tech savvy can simply download the virus by merely opening the email attachments. However this is not the case in Linux as the users are much more technically knowledgeable and unlikely to open any suspicious email attachment. They have to give and run the executable permissions so it is less likely that the real damage will occur. Various developers and testers work on the Linux so if any flaw is found that can be immediately caught and treated that is unlikely for the other operating systems.

3. IPtables

A higher level of security on the Linux machine is implemented with the help of the IPtables features. The user defined chains of a table and the in-built chains have specific rules that need to be matched with the set of packets. That creates a more secured environment for executing any code or command.

4. Environmental Diversity

Linux can work in many environments like Debian, Ubuntu and Gentoo and many more. The various mail clients, shells and packaging systems also make it highly diversified and tough target for any virus. Windows architecture is not so much diversified hence the virus can easily reach the numerous users and their systems and thus can become a catastrophe for any business setting.

5. Linux Auditing System

In Linux various file access and system calls can be seen in the log events. So if anyone tries to snoop in the security of the system files then his security breaches can be reviewed by the administrator. The failed login attempts and other security breaches can also be recorded on the disk which can be viewed by the administrator later.

6. Lesser Audience

The audience size of the Linux users is much smaller as compared to the Windows and Mac OS. As the number of users are less so the less of the viruses target it in any of the business setup or organization.

The question at the end of the day is not which operating system is the best in terms of security. As the Linux is also not impervious to the security issues but here the better management of the operating system’s network makes it superior than the other operating systems. Virus scanners and firewall enabling features also make Linux a better choice for any business setup than the other OS.

Source: http://www.noobslab.com/2015/06/why-linu...n-any.html

Hello to all ..
I am new to Linux Lite .
From windows xp user  to Linux Lite.Just start  working with it two months ago and i like it.
Keep up the good work.
arxontas

I've got a machine with Win7 and another linux distro on it. I want to retain Win7 and install LL over the other distro.

The partition table is:

• Win7 System reserved
  
• Win7
  
• linux swap (3gb)
  
• Other linux distro
  

I have the live LL on a usb stick.  Do I have to run  the installer  from inside LL to make it permanent?
Because I did all the updates, but booting back into the live usb stick, nothing was saved.  It was like starting all over again.
Thanks,
Larry

No idea where this should go.

I've used a wireless Logitech M570 trackball for the past few years (since they came out).  Never a problem running either Windows or Linux Lite until now.  About 2 weeks ago, the trackball started getting wonky.  It acted like the battery was low.  Movement was jerky and sometimes I had to hold the trackball at an odd angle to get it to work.  I replaced the battery a few times with no joy.  I finally figured the trackball might just be wearing out so I bought a new one (same model).  Fresh out of the box and I'm having the same issues.  It's not all the time.  Maybe 60% of the time, off and on.  I'm literally 2' from the computer (and thus, the dongle).

Does this sound like a software issue (with LL) or a hardware issue (with the mobo)?  Or something else?  I don't have a wired trackball to compare to.

I used universal usb installer and put LL on a usb stick.  Do I have to run  Install  after I boot to the stick?
Larry