The lubuntu/light Ubuntu documentation supports users to get lubuntu installed. Learn about lubuntu releases, advantages of lubuntu compared to other operating systems, lubuntu tools, its applications, and advanced alternative installation instructions for very old PCs.
lubuntu is a fast and lightweight operating system with a clean and easy-to-use user interface. The core of the system is based on Linux and Ubuntu. Lubuntu uses the minimal desktop LXDE, and a selection of light applications. Because of this, Lubuntu has very low hardware requirements.
Our tests show that until version 14.10 lubuntu can be installed on a Pentium II or Celeron system with 256 MB RAM to get a usable system. With 512 MB of RAM, you do not need to worry much. The recommended "lubuntu Desktop" from version 15.04 onwards is 1 GB of RAM. For Internet services like Facebook, Youtube, and Google Docs about 1 GB RAM are needed. For local programs like Libre Office and simple browsing habits 512 MB RAM are usually sufficient. For PCs with less resources, there are alternative lubuntu installers on the download pages, that provide a basic running system for those systems.
lubuntu is a full-featured desktop, that includes a selection of lightweight tools and applications. Here are links with details and the list of Installed Tools and Applications in lubuntu.
How to install lubuntu on commonly used hardware and standard systems? Please find installation instructions for lubuntu here.
How to install lubuntu on older hardware and very old computers? Please find alternative installation instructions through "Advanced Installation Methods" here.
How to choose the right version of lubuntu? Which is the right lubuntu release for you? Here are a few pointers:
- The 64-bit version of lubuntu is suitable for PCs with Intel or AMD chips.
- The 32-bit version of lubuntu is right for most PCs that are older than 2007.
- To install lubuntu on a PowerPC for Apple Macintosh G3/G4/G5 and IBM OpenPower, please choose a version with Long Term Support (LTS).
- For the Mac64 version for Intel Macs of 2006 and beyond, please use the 64-bit version.
- If you have a PC with very low-RAM (less than 700 MB) please use the alternate versions with a smaller set of applications.
lubuntu Versions
Below you find links to a copy of the release notes and links to downloads.
- Lubuntu 17.10, Release Notes, Downloads
- Lubuntu 17.04, Release Notes, Downloads
- Lubuntu 16.10, Release Notes, Downloads
- Lubuntu 16.04, Release Notes, Downloads
- Lubuntu 15.10, Release Notes, Downloads
- Lubuntu 15.04, Release Notes, Downloads
- Lubuntu 14.10, Release Notes, Downloads
- Lubuntu 14.04, Release Notes, Downloads
- Lubuntu 12.10, Release Notes, Downloads
- Lubuntu 12.04, Release Notes, Downloads
- Lubuntu 11.10, Release Notes, Downloads
- Lubuntu 11.04, Release Notes, Downloads
- Lubuntu 10.10, Release Notes, Downloads
- Lubuntu 10.04, Release Notes, Downloads
There is also a download page of lubuntu releases at Ubuntu.com.
What is the major difference between lubuntu and Windows, MacOS, Ubuntu and other operating systems?
How does lubuntu compare to Windows? Why is lubuntu a good alternative?
What is the difference between lubuntu and Ubuntu? How does lubuntu compare to Ubuntu?
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Need more help? Please visit the lubuntu section in the Ubuntu forum.
- lubuntu: lubuntu.net
- LXDE: lxde.org
- Ubuntu: ubuntu.com
- Linux: linux.com
