Linux Lite 7.6 is now available, and while it’s billed as a minor release, it arrives at an important moment. With Microsoft preparing to pull the plug on Windows 10 support, many users are looking for a lightweight, familiar, and free alternative. Linux Lite has long marketed itself as a Windows-like Linux distribution, making this new release worth a close look for anyone considering the jump.
One big change isn’t inside the desktop environment itself but in how users will learn to navigate it. Linux Lite 7.6 debuts a new Wiki that replaces the traditional static manual. Unlike the old documentation, the Wiki is community-driven, meaning anyone can add guides, troubleshooting tips, or updates.
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The result should be documentation that’s not only more accurate but also constantly evolving alongside the distribution. The current Linux Lite Manual will stick around until the end of the Series 7 lifecycle, but going forward the Wiki will take its place as the main source of documentation.
On the surface, Linux Lite 7.6 delivers refinements rather than sweeping changes. The release includes theme and interface tweaks such as the Materia window theme, Papirus icons, and Roboto Regular font. System tools like Lite Welcome, Lite Upgrade, and Lite Themes have been updated.
LibreOffice has been bumped to version 25.8.1, and core applications such as Chrome 139, Thunderbird 128.14, VLC 3.0.20, and Gimp 2.10.36 are all included. Underneath, the system runs on Ubuntu 24.04.3 LTS with the 6.8.0-79 kernel, though alternative kernels are available from the repository.
For those migrating from Windows, checking UEFI support is straightforward. On a Windows 10 machine, just open the System Information tool (msinfo32) and look for “BIOS Mode.” If it lists UEFI, you’re set. While Linux Lite technically supports Secure Boot, the developers still recommend disabling it for a smoother experience.
There are a couple of known quirks in this release, such as the new Wiki showing a red banner in Chrome, though it still functions normally. Beyond that, Linux Lite 7.6 is largely stable and ready to run.
With Windows 10 set to lose support, Linux Lite 7.6 gives PC owners a chance to keep their hardware in service without worrying about security risks or paying Microsoft for an upgrade. If you’ve been waiting for the right time to make the switch, this release might be it.
