Emmabuntüs DE 5 is a desktop Linux distribution based on Debian 12 XFCE/LXQt. It strives to be beginner-friendly and reasonably light on resources so that it can be used on older computers. It also includes many modern features, such as large number of pre-configured programs for everyday use, dockbar for launching applications, easy installation of non-free software and media codecs, and quick setup through automated scripts. The distribution supports English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Danish and Spanish languages.
On June 20th, 2023, the Emmabuntüs Collective is happy to announce its Emmabuntüs Debian Edition 5 RC 1 (32 and 64 bits) new release, based on Debian 12 Bookworm currently in development and supporting both Xfce and LXQt desktop environments.
In this RC 1 version, the following fixes and improvements were implemented :
- Based on the Debian 12.0 Bookworm - Added additional installable languages through post install script - Added Jami from the Debian repository - Added wallpapers based on the Emerald theme of Debian 12 - Improved display visibility of the GRUB in Secure Boot - Fixed the installation of RadioTray-NG in 32 bits - Updated The Debian Bookworm 12.0 beginner’s handbook - Updated the Calamares slideshow - Updated programs : Firefox 102.12.0esr, Thunderbird 102.12.0, Ventoy 1.0.91, Pulseaudio Equalizer Ladspa 2022.07, Deb-get 0.3.9-1, CTparental 5.1.10-1