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lubuntu 17.04 Release Notes

New Features in Lubuntu 17.04

  • The switch to LXQt has been postponed.
  • We now ship with Linux Kernel 4.10.
  • General bug fix release as we prepare for LXQt.
  • LXDE components have been updated.
  • The artwork has received an update.

System Requirements

Lubuntu is a good operating system for many old computers, but not for all of them. Some computers have too little horsepower or memory. A rule of thumb is that the computer should not be more than 10 years old.

Memory (RAM)
For advanced internet services like Google+, YouTube, Google Drive, and Facebook, your computer needs at least 1 GB of RAM.

For local programs like LibreOffice and simple browsing habits, your computer needs at least 512 MB of RAM.

Processor (CPU)
The minimum specification for CPU is Pentium 4 or Pentium M or AMD K8. Older processors are too slow and the AMD K7 has problems with Flash video.

Ubuntu Release notes

Lubuntu-specific Bugs

These are maintained by the Lubuntu team.

LXDE

  • run dialog called from one desktop opens on the desktop with preferences dialog, regardless of which desktop is current (1445818).

  • changing multiple desktop names only results in the first being changed. (1522625).

Lubuntu Installer

  • All images require a DVD or USB. As a workaround, use the server or netboot images.

  • GTK warning about “The :insensitive pseudo-class is deprecated. Use :disabled instead.” in Lubuntu 16.10 installer output (1633135).

  • Lubuntu Zesty ubiquity welcome dialog not shown. (1667453)

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Support

This release is supported for 9 months (until December of 2017).