The distribution is still based on Gnome 2, just like its predecessors

Feb 8, 2013 16:26 GMT  ·  By

Linpus Lite Desktop Edition 1.9, a commercial Fedora-based distribution developed by Linpus Technologies, has been announced.

This latest version of Linpus Lite Desktop Edition is based on GNOME 3.2 and comes with a lot of enhancements in terms of productivity, entertainment, and social features.

Highlights of Linpus Lite Desktop Edition 1.9:

• Touch pad finger support has been expanded; • The OS now updates your email, apps, and social networks even when your computer is asleep; • Today panel with useful HTML5-based widgets has been implemented; • The boot time takes only 15 seconds; • Smart icon support and notifications has been implemented (real-time weather, patches and upgrades, new app versions, email, messages, detachable media, and smart connect); • A Quick launch panel for fast network and screen configuration is now available.

A complete changelog can be found in the official announcement. Download Linpus Lite Desktop Edition 1.9 right now from Softpedia.