[98], Silviu Stahie, writing for Softpedia, stated, "One of the main characteristics of Lubuntu is the fact that it's fast, even on older computers. [36][37][57], Improvements in Lubuntu 11.04 included replacing Aqualung with Audacious as the default music player, elimination of the hardware abstraction layer, introducing movable desktop icons, the Ubuntu font being used by default, improved menu translations and reorganized menus. The development of a new lightweight application manager for Lubuntu is intended to rectify this problem, although users can, of course, install the Ubuntu Software Center using Synaptic. The 19.10 release is bug-free enough to have been an LTS release itself and this bodes really well for the expected quality of the upcoming LTS. [138], In a 14 May 2018 announcement the project developers confirmed that Lubuntu would transition to the LXQt desktop for Lubuntu 18.10. The theme is not the one Ubuntu uses. [84], This version only incorporated some minor changes over Lubuntu 12.10, including a new version of the PCManFM file manager which incorporates a built-in search utility. For LXQt desktop pursuer, Lubuntu 18.10 is a great example of LXQt system. The Ubuntu Backports repository was enabled by default, meaning backport packages were not installed by default, but once installed were automatically upgraded to newer versions. After unpacking 273 MB will be used. "[126], Joey Sneddon of OMG Ubuntu noted that there are very few new features in Lubuntu 16.10, but that it no longer uses the Lubuntu Software Centre, having switched to GNOME Software, as Ubuntu also has. Using optional smartcard or YubiKey protection. First let’s […] I actually think this is a good sign, as 20.04 LTS is a superb operating system and doesn’t really need much improvement. I didn’t run into any noticeable problems with Lubuntu. "[71], By the end of October 2011 Lubuntu had risen to seventh place on the DistroWatch one month popularity list. Though it is not recommended, you can still get Qt4 libraries (e.g., libqt4-declarative, qt4-dev-tools, qt4-qmake, libqtwebkit4, and more) as software dependencies or for building an application via this third-party PPA. Lubuntu now ships the most advanced desktop interface, using Qt technologies for rendering the widgets and the entire ecosystem (from the installer to the smallest parts).. VirtualBox 5.2 introduced a new change in how it renders the Qt interface. The Evo used to take 60 seconds-plus to boot to the desktop, LXDE takes exactly 30. The minimum specification for CPU is Pentium 4 or Pentium M or AMD K8. Look for the Installing Application Icons … [156], This release brought new artwork, including new wallpaper. Just kidding. "[97], This release, on 23 October 2014, was originally intended to feature a version of LXDE based upon the Qt toolkit and called LXQt, but development of the latter was delayed and the feature was not implemented in time. Lubuntu 16.04 LTS is primarily a bug-fix release and includes few new features. The theme itself is based on Adwaita, the default GNOME theme featured further down this list, to help ensure that GTK apps looks and function as expected when used with it. KDE's Falkon 3.0.1 had been beta tested as the default web browser, but was found to lack stability and was replaced with Firefox 63.0. It had previously been intended for users with older computers, typically ten years old or newer, but with the introduction of Windows Vista PCs, older computers gained faster processors and much more RAM, and by 2018, ten-year-old computers remained much more capable than had been the case five years earlier. "[64], One month after its release, Lubuntu 11.04 had risen to ninth place on the DistroWatch 30-day list of most popular distributions. Ubuntu: Set a theme on a specific QT application in Ubuntu 16.04 Trickstoon 13:00. [114], This release retains the LXDE desktop and did not make the transition to LXQt, to allow LXQt to be better tested in later non-LTS releases. If not for the nine month support period for this regular release, it could have been a long term support release, at least for the quality of the user experience and the lack of bugs. [126], The release also features just small bug fixes, updated LXDE components and updated artwork, particularly the wallpaper. Older processors are too slow and AMD K7 has problems with flash video ... Nvidia, AMD/ATI/Radeon and Intel work out of the box, or the system can be tweaked to work fairly easily. The recommended system requirements included 1 GB of RAM (512 MB minimum) and a minimum of a Pentium 4, Pentium M or AMD K8 processor. [112], The minimum system requirements for this release stated, "For advanced internet services like Google+, Youtube, Google Docs and Facebook, your computer needs about 1 GB RAM. But then, Plasma is much easier to customize and tweak, it offers a coherent, consistent experience, and it feels modern and relevant. "[43] Chief developer Julien Lavergne stated that the minimum RAM to install Lubuntu 10.10 is 256 MB. The transition was completed with the release of Lubuntu 18.10 in October 2018, the first regular release to employ the LXQt desktop. I detected no stability problems, Lubuntu 10.10 was quite solid and reliable the entire time I used it." "[163], This standard release was made available on 22 October 2020. As a result, the Lubuntu development team, under Simon Quigley, decided to change the focus to emphasize a well-documented distribution, based on LXQt "to give users a functional yet modular experience", that is lightweight by default and available in any language. It was released on 18 October 2018 and included LXQt. Variable QT_QPA_PLATFORMTHEME has been set. It tries bravely and fails heroically. Need to get 108 MB/126 MB of archives. Lubuntu 16.04.5 was released on 2 August 2018. [104], Marius Nestor of Softpedia noted, "...the Lubuntu 15.04 operating system comes now with updated artwork, which includes an updated theme, more beautiful icons, and an updated GTK+ infrastructure for better compatibility with Qt applications. Adapta Theme is newly ported for the first time to enjoy it on KDE Plasma 5 Desktop. [68], Changes in Lubuntu 11.10 include that it was built with the Ubuntu official build system using the current packages by default, alternative install and 64-bit ISOs were provided, use of xfce4-power-manager, a new microblog client, pidgin-microblog and a new theme by Rafael Laguna. It does have updated artwork, however. There is a lot of icons which are not specified in latest fd.o spec. 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Lubuntu was originally touted as being "lighter, less resource hungry and more energy-efficient", but now aims to be "a functional yet modular distribution focused on getting out of the way and letting users use their computer". [2][3][4][5][6][7][8], Lubuntu originally used the LXDE desktop, but moved to the LXQt desktop with the release of Lubuntu 18.10 in October 2018, due to the slow development of LXDE, losing support for GTK 2 as well as the more active and stable LXQt development without Gnome dependencies. All rights reserved. No, Adwaita-Qt is a separate C++ Qt style plugin. LXDE can also be retroactively installed in earlier Ubuntu versions. Xubuntu 10.10, on the other hand, offers the Ubuntu Software Center as well as Synaptic. [70], In a review of Lubuntu 11.10 on PC Mech, writer Rich Menga described it as "simple, rock-solid, reliable, trustworthy". The recommended minimum RAM to run a live CD session is 384 MB. The Pop GTK theme is developed and maintained by Linux laptop makers System76 and is the theme used by default in the Ubuntu-based Pop!_OS Linux distro. This is a tutorial for installation of Qt 5.7.0 to Ubuntu 12.10. [39], Writing about Lubuntu 10.04 in May 2010 Damien Oh of Make Tech Easier said: "If you are looking for a lightweight alternative to install in your old PC or netbook, Lubuntu is a great choice. For instance, Chromium is the default web browser, which is a sensible move for a distro aimed at low-end computers, but the developers also ship Firefox, so Lubuntu shows both web browsers in the Internet menu. The minimum specification for CPU is Pentium 4 or Pentium M or AMD K8. The only advantage is the somewhat reduced system resource usage, but it is more than triply negatively compensated by the drawbacks of the desktop environment as well as the incomplete integration. Lubuntu 10.04 had no indication of updates being available, so this was deemed necessary. To compare the software in this project to the software available in other distributions, please see our. This means that once you install the application, you may find it looks completely out of line with the rest of the system: There's a way to fix it -- but only in 17.10 and up! Now we install Polymer Qt Theme that looks like GNOME Clearlooks. Developer Julien Lavergne said about it, "Lubuntu is actually not part of the Ubuntu family, and not build [sic] with the current Ubuntu infrastructure. He added "Ubuntu at this point is suffering from major bloat on the interface side of things, and you can even say that about Xubuntu at this point – but not Lubuntu, as it gets back to what a great Linux distro should be. "[168], Lubuntu 21.04 is a standard release, scheduled for 22 April 2021. Qt is a cross-platform C++ application framework. As an example, Lubuntu now comfortably beats Kubuntu in terms of page hits..."[52], The project announced the development schedule in November 2010 and Lubuntu 11.04 was released on time on 28 April 2011. "[146], A detailed review of Lubuntu 18.10, Mahmudin Asharin, writing in Ubuntu Buzz, found only a few faults in the release, in particular the network manager. Due to this particular file manager update, the Catfish search utility was no longer required and was deleted. 1. At the moment, it's just a collection of ideas mashed together. This is the SVG-based theme engine for Qt4 and Qt5, KDE and LXQt. Install qt5-style-plugins, a package which contains Cleanlooks, Motif, Plastique, and … The app is also not using the GTK+ Qt5 style. Step 1. I like Ubuntu a lot. He noted that the new "box" icon theme had been expanded, progress bar colours softened and window controls enlarged along with a sharpened "start button". Qt apps on Ubuntu. [29], On 30 December 2009 the first Alpha 1 "Preview" version ISO for Lubuntu 10.04 Lucid Lynx was made available for testing, with Alpha 2 following on 24 January 2010. The improvements included a new theme designed by Rafael Laguna, the incorporation of xpad for note taking, Ace-of-Penguins games, LXTask the LXDE task manager in place of the Xfce application, replacing the epdfview PDF reader with Evince due to a memory leak problem and removing pyneighborhood. [169], The LXDE versions of Lubuntu (18.04 LTS and earlier) included the following applications:[170]. Meanwhile, if you are interested in trying Lubuntu, we recommend that you stick to the 18.04LTS version, which comes with LXDE. Another odd choice is that you install your applications with Synaptic: by default Lubuntu doesn’t have the Ubuntu Software Center, which has been the preferred software installation program in Ubuntu for a good few releases now. QT Themes without KDE. Barnes rated it as 4/5 and concluded "While it’s not as flexible or pretty as [GNOME 2], Lubuntu 11.10 has certainly got everything you need to keep your computer happy and your desktop clean and clutter-free"[73], Igor Ljubuncic in Dedoimedo said about Lubuntu 11.10, "Lubuntu is meant to offer a valid alternative to the heavier KDE and Unity flavors. sudo apt-get install polymer As part of this status change Lubuntu 11.10 used the latest Ubuntu infrastructure and the ISO files were hosted by Ubuntu. Basically, Lubuntu is able to run on anything built in the last decade, and there are very few operating systems out there that can claim the same thing... Just like its Ubuntu base, Lubuntu 14.10 has seen very few important visual modifications, although many packages have been updated under the hood. [76], Lubuntu 12.04 was released with the Linux v3.2.14 Linux kernel and also introduced a large number of bug fixes, particularly in the LX panel and in the PCManFM file manager. LXDE looks like [it has been] abandoned and it is a good thing to move away [from it] to an active project. I hate it when this happens since it’s so much more interesting for my readers when I run into one nasty problem or another. Instead of "Open Files", "Add Files" and so on, Audacious should have icons. Lubuntu was originally touted as being "lighter, less resource hungry and more energy-efficient", but now aims to be "a functional yet modular distribution focused on getting out of the way and letting users use their computer". Some Qt applications look out of place in Gnome (and other Gtk-based desktop environments). For early Intel Macs with a 32 bit Core solo processor, a 32-bit PC image is available. - Lubuntu", "Ubuntu 16.04.4 LTS (Xenial Xerus) já tem data marcada para lançamento! application that doesn't hog resources like Nautilus or Dolphin. Question: How can I setup Qt Designer to use the icons from the Breeze theme? [26], During the 2018 transition to becoming LXQt-based, the aim of Lubuntu was re-thought by the development team. An updated version of FeatherPad would be nice by then, however. Install needed software. Snap build status: Yaru is the default theme for Ubuntu, backed by the community. We will demonstrate how to build a simple app snap that includes the Qt release and Ubuntu UI Toolkit (UITK) from the Ubuntu archives. There were a few aspects I didn't like, usually programs or settings modules I felt were overly complex or confusing compared to their counterparts on other distributions. [106][107][108][109][110][111], Changes in this versions included new artwork, iBus replaced by Fcitx, allowing fonts for Chinese, Japanese and Korean to be included. System requirements for Lubuntu 18.04 LTS included a minimum of 1 GB of RAM, although 2 GB was recommended for better performance, plus a Pentium 4, Pentium M, or AMD K8 CPU or newer. [126], The developers' recommended system requirements for this release were, "for advanced internet services like Google+, YouTube, Google Drive, and Facebook, your computer needs at least 1 GB of RAM. Qt cloud parts – a simple use case . I didn't find the libraries needed to get it built, however. [124] It uses LXDE and not LXQt. Due to the Qt development, the main theme for Lubuntu must grow a bit more to cover more apps, devices and, of course, environments. It also wouldn’t be a bad idea to be in contact with us as well," wrote Lubuntu developer Simon Quigley. [125] The implementation of LXQt was delayed from this release until 17.04. It was pleasant to look at, pleasant to use and although I doubt I would switch from GNOME to LXDE, it can give excellent performance to those who would benefit from doing so. The project also changed its logo in early April 2018, in anticipation of this move. [79][80][81][82], This version of Lubuntu uses the Linux kernel 3.5.5, Python 3.2 and OpenJDK7 as the default Java implementation. ", "Lubuntu 11.10 review - Alternative to Unity? Sneddon wrote, "Lubuntu 16.10 is largely the same as Lubuntu 16.04 LTS as work on switching to the LXQt desktop — expected next release — continues. 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[65], Lubuntu 11.10 was the first version of Lubuntu with official sanction as a member of the Ubuntu family. Lubuntu 10.10 was not accepted as an official Ubuntu derivative at this release point due to "a lack of integration with the infrastructure Canonical and Ubuntu" but work is continuing towards that goal. Related: Use Custom Themes For Qt Applications On Linux With Kvantum To fix this issue and get Qt5 applications to use a Gtk+ style, all you have to do is follow the simple steps below. And that reflects poorly on Lubuntu, which, despite a calm and stable record of spartan behavior, has left with me an absolute zero of emotional attachment toward it. look ugly on Ubuntu Desktop? [166], In a rundown on the Ubuntu flavors, DeBugPoint noted, "Lubuntu 20.10 based on Groovy Gorilla ... is perfect for low-end hardware and lightweight systems while being stable [due to being based upon] Ubuntu". The release also introduced a new default theme and artwork designed by Raphael Laguna, known as Ozone, which is partly based on Xubuntu’s default Bluebird theme. It was fast and quite stable while I was using it. This theme mostly looked like realism version of the flat arc and focused on texture and shadow on UI. Qt is a cross-platform application development framework for desktop, embedded and mobile. "[42], In September 2010 lead developer Julien Lavergne[43] announced that the Lubuntu project had not been granted official status as a derivative of Ubuntu as part of the Ubuntu 10.04 release cycle, but that work would continue on this goal for Ubuntu 10.10. [67], In September 2011 it was announced that work on a Lubuntu Software Center was progressing. We also believe LXQt is the future of the LXDE desktop environment, which uses old and soon deprecated technologies, so we welcome Lubuntu 18.10 (Cosmic Cuttlefish) with its shiny LXQt 0.13.0 desktop environment by default, built against the latest Qt 5.11.1 libraries and patched with upstream's improvements. ... which I admit to not having read in its entirety but I'm thinking this might give some clues as to how to set up the theme properly based on a quick skim. "[100], Released on 23 April 2015, Lubuntu 15.04 consisted primarily of bug fixes, as the project prepared for the planned switch to LXQt in Lubuntu 15.10. rPAVUCONTROLQTPACKAGING pavucontrol-qt Packaging. An unofficial 64-bit ISO of 11.04 was also released by Kendall Weaver of Peppermint OS. This theme will not, however, work on Qt-based desktops, such as KDE, LXQt, and others. The release of Lubuntu 16.04.2 was delayed a number of times, but it was eventually released on 17 February 2017. The developers seem to be fixing things at a good clip and polishing it up for the next key release, the first LXQt LTS version, due out on 23 April, 2020. In response to a bug filed, Mozilla developers declined to fix the issue. As part of the Ubuntu project, Kubuntu uses the same underlying systems. First version with official sanction as a member of the Ubuntu family. Applications include LibreOffice 6.1.1 office suite, the VLC media player 3.0.4 player, Discover Software Center 5.13.5 and FeatherPad 0.9.0 text editor. [21][22], Initial testing in September 2009 by Linux Magazine reviewer Christopher Smart showed that Lubuntu's RAM usage was about half of that of Xubuntu and Ubuntu on a normal installation and desktop use, and two thirds less on live CD use. "[147], A review in Full Circle magazine noted, "Overall LXQt, as seen in Lubuntu 18.10, is ready for day-to-day use, while there is also still room for ongoing refinement. Lubuntu developer Simon Quigley wrote in December 2018:[150], As an increasing number of Linux distributions have focused their attention on the 64-bit x86 architecture (amd64) and not on i386, we have found that it is harder to support than it once was. (Ubuntu) Can't get qt apps to look good on GNOME (The QT_QPA_PLATFORMTHEME environment variable is not set (required value: qt5ct).) For this example, we use the UITK gallery which is part of the ubuntu-ui-toolkit-examples deb package on classic Ubuntu systems, so no additional code is needed. [48][49], The minimum system requirements for Lubuntu 10.10 were described by Mario Behling as "comparable to Pentium II or Celeron systems with a 128 MB RAM configuration, which may yield a slow yet usable system with lubuntu. In order to be able to choose the themes used by Qt applications on Linux systems, make some settings and better integrate with Gnome/Gtk, you can Kwantum try it. The Qt4 framework has been removed from Ubuntu 20.04 main repository. Please do note that we will continue to support Lubuntu 18.04 LTS i386 users as a first-class citizen until its End of Life date in April of 2021. Adapta Theme, right now, is one of the most popular GTK themes, and you can proudly use it on KDE Plasma 5 Desktop, which is based on Qt 5 … All trademarks, icons, and logos shown or mentioned in this web site are the property of their respective owners. [130] Like previous releases it uses LXDE and not LXQt, as the implementation of LXQt in Lubuntu was delayed once again, this time until 17.10. [91] In November 2013 it was confirmed that 14.04 would be the first Lubuntu LTS release with three years[92] of support.