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| − | + | LXDE version aims to be minimalistic while still providing the full power of ROSA Desktop systems. It includes only really necessary components and is built with the "the easier - the faster" principle in mind. Don't try to find here "bizarre simplicity" of Gnome3 or tons of configuration options as in KDE4. This is a version for those who value asceticism and speed rather than nice-looking but resource consuming user interface. The release is based on the time-proved GTK+2 framework, though some components are using the latest developments from GTK+3/GNOME3. As a result, the system is rather conservative but provides a set of modern features. | |
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| + | <gallery align="center"> | ||
| + | File:LXDE1.png | Desktop | ||
| + | File:LXDE2.png | PCManfFM | ||
| + | File:LXDE-ControlCenter1.png | LXDE Control Center | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Main features== | ||
| + | This release is based on ROSA DESKTOP FRESH R1 with all updates as of June, 14th. Major system components are the same as in KDE-based release. The distribution is targeted to machines with 256 Mb of RAM and higher, the recommended RAM size is 384 Mb. | ||
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| + | ==System Components== | ||
| + | * kernel-nrj-laptop-3.8.12 | ||
| + | * lightdm-1.6.0 | ||
| + | * openbox-3.5.0 | ||
| + | * GTK+2/GTK+3 | ||
| + | * NetworkManager-0.9.8 | ||
| + | * PulseAudio-3 | ||
| + | * X-Server 13 | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Software included in ISO== | ||
| + | * Libreoffice Writer and Libreoffice Calc. To install other Libreoffice components, just type | ||
| + | |||
| + | urpmi libreoffice | ||
| + | |||
| + | * DeaDBeeF music player | ||
| + | * VLC video player | ||
| + | * Firefox | ||
| + | * ClawsMail mail client | ||
| + | * Pidgin IM-client | ||
| + | * Parcellite clipboard manager | ||
| + | * qpdfview | ||
| + | * gparted | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==LXDE Control Center== | ||
| + | |||
| + | This is our new tool that allows to control all aspects of the system from a single entry point. Just launch Control Center from menu or by typing {{cmd|lxde-control-center}} command. Choose you theme (light or dark) and particular kind of settings you want to change. We plan to integrate more setup tools to the Control Center in future. | ||
| + | |||
| + | <gallery align="center"> | ||
| + | File:LCC_light.png | Light theme | ||
| + | File:LCC_dark.png | Dark theme | ||
| + | File:LCC_program.png | Software management | ||
| + | File:LCC_hardware.png | Hardware settings | ||
| + | File:LCC_users.png | Manage user accounts | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Lightweight Desktop Environment== | ||
| + | |||
| + | LXDE is one of the lightweight desktop environments. It is based on LightDM desktop manager, Openbox window manager, PCManFM file manager and a set of unique lx* components: | ||
| + | |||
| + | * lxpanel - classic desktop panel | ||
| + | * lxappearance - tool to setup theme, fonts and icons | ||
| + | * lxrandr - tool to setup display | ||
| + | * lxterminal - terminal emulator | ||
Latest revision as of 12:47, 19 June 2013
LXDE version aims to be minimalistic while still providing the full power of ROSA Desktop systems. It includes only really necessary components and is built with the "the easier - the faster" principle in mind. Don't try to find here "bizarre simplicity" of Gnome3 or tons of configuration options as in KDE4. This is a version for those who value asceticism and speed rather than nice-looking but resource consuming user interface. The release is based on the time-proved GTK+2 framework, though some components are using the latest developments from GTK+3/GNOME3. As a result, the system is rather conservative but provides a set of modern features.
Desktop
PCManfFM
LXDE Control Center
Contents
Main features
This release is based on ROSA DESKTOP FRESH R1 with all updates as of June, 14th. Major system components are the same as in KDE-based release. The distribution is targeted to machines with 256 Mb of RAM and higher, the recommended RAM size is 384 Mb.
System Components
- kernel-nrj-laptop-3.8.12
- lightdm-1.6.0
- openbox-3.5.0
- GTK+2/GTK+3
- NetworkManager-0.9.8
- PulseAudio-3
- X-Server 13
Software included in ISO
- Libreoffice Writer and Libreoffice Calc. To install other Libreoffice components, just type
urpmi libreoffice
- DeaDBeeF music player
- VLC video player
- Firefox
- ClawsMail mail client
- Pidgin IM-client
- Parcellite clipboard manager
- qpdfview
- gparted
LXDE Control Center
This is our new tool that allows to control all aspects of the system from a single entry point. Just launch Control Center from menu or by typing lxde-control-center command. Choose you theme (light or dark) and particular kind of settings you want to change. We plan to integrate more setup tools to the Control Center in future.
Light theme
Dark theme
Software management
Hardware settings
Manage user accounts
Lightweight Desktop Environment
LXDE is one of the lightweight desktop environments. It is based on LightDM desktop manager, Openbox window manager, PCManFM file manager and a set of unique lx* components:
- lxpanel - classic desktop panel
- lxappearance - tool to setup theme, fonts and icons
- lxrandr - tool to setup display
- lxterminal - terminal emulator
