Linux Lite 8.0 Released with Ubuntu 26.04 Base, Drops Chrome for Firefox
Linux Lite 8.0 is now available, based on Ubuntu 26.04 and featuring a redesigned suite of GTK4 applications alongside a smaller download size of 410 MB less than its predecessor. The release replaces Google Chrome with Mozilla Firefox as the default browser and removes Snap and Flatpak support to maintain the distribution's lightweight philosophy. The update represents the project's continued maturity at 14 years old, with a consistent two-year release cycle matching its LTS-based update strategy.
Linux Lite 8.0 has been released as a lightweight Linux distribution built on Ubuntu 26.04 LTS, continuing the project's 14-year history with a predictable two-year release cycle. The new version features 15 rewritten helper applications built on GTK4 instead of the previous toolkit, and maintains the Xfce 4.20 desktop environment as its default. A significant change is the replacement of Google Chrome with Mozilla Firefox as the default web browser, while the distribution continues to exclude Snap and Flatpak to keep the system slim. The download size has been reduced by 410 MB compared to version 7. However, the GTK4 migration introduces some UI inconsistencies with traditional Xfce conventions, including hamburger menus and title bar buttons instead of traditional menu bars, which some users may find less intuitive or keyboard-accessible.
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