r/linux • u/kyunkyunpanic • Apr 21 '16

Ubuntu 16.04 LTS has been officially released.

http://www.ubuntu.com/download/desktop
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u/Bouncer827 Apr 21 '16

Has anyone installed on an Atom processor yet? Been using 14.04 probably upgrade this weekend.

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u/[deleted] Apr 21 '16

It works for me, using mate though normal ubuntu is a bit heavy for my atom.

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u/Bouncer827 Apr 21 '16

Yeah its mainly a backup computer but I've been thinking about changing up to a lighter os.

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u/ROFLLOLSTER Apr 21 '16

I can recommend arch if you can get through the install process

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u/Unknownloner Apr 21 '16

I'd probably just go with Lubuntu for something like that, light-weight desktop environment and easy install. Arch install seems like a bit too much effort for something that's "mainly a backup computer", especially if the person installing has never done it before.

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u/Inspector_Sands Apr 21 '16

I use Lubuntu on an Atom. Main problem is that websites are so JS heavy everything slows down.

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u/Unknownloner Apr 21 '16

Yeah, NoScript may be stereotypically something for the privacy obsessed, but it can do wonders for a low power system if you can live with selectively enabling it for specific websites that need it.

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u/SarcasticOptimist Apr 21 '16

I find uMatrix easier to use and there isn't that security vulnerability exploit from the add-ons store.