Emmabuntüs DE 6 is a desktop Linux distribution based on Debian 13 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.
The Emmabuntüs Collective is pleased to announce the release, on July 27, 2026, of the update to Emmabuntüs Debian Edition 6 1.02 64-bit, based on Debian 13.6 “Trixie” and featuring the Xfce/LXQt desktop environments.
This development concerns the implementation of the Piper text-to-speech engine, which now benefits from improved support. It was used during the first training session held at the Saint-Augustin Multi-Purpose Centre in Lomé by our friends Jean-Pierre LOGOVI and Elias AMAH for 11 future coordinators representing the 10 specialized organizations serving people with visual impairments in Togo.
Corrections and Improvements in version 1.02 :
Regarding System Base and General Features - Based on Debian 13.6 - Updated components: Firefox-ESR 140.13.0esr, Thunderbird 140.12.0esr, Ventoy 1.1.16, Boot-Repair 4ppa2088, Debian Beginner’s Handbook 13.6, deb-get 0.4.7, Warpinator 2.0.4
Regarding Accessibility Features - Reverted to the stable version of Orca 48.1.1 - Improved Piper integration with flow rate, height, and volume management
