Lubuntu developer Simon Quigley has announced the release of the latest LXQt 1.4 desktop environment for users of the Lubuntu 22.04 LTS (Jammy Jellyfish) operation system series, a long-term supported version.
Released just last week, theLXQt 1.4update features user-defined terminal commands in the PCManFM-Qt file manager, audible bells and Falcon color scheme in the QTerminal terminal emulator, and basic support for color spaces in LXImage-Qt image viewer.
Additional improvements include a new option in the LXQt panel’s custom command plugin for image output display, and better support in LXQt session for third-party apps with DBusActivatable set to true.
The Lubuntu team recognizes the user demand for the features and enhancements offered by LXQt 1.4, ensuring its integration with the steadfast stability of the Lubuntu 22.04 LTS operating system. As such, they have promptly added the new LXQt version to their Lubuntu Backports PPA (Personal Package Archive) as released recently.
Upgrading your Lubuntu 22.04 LTS installation to LXQt 1.4 is simple. Begin by installing the Lubuntu Backports PPA repository. This can be done by running the final command listed below in the QTerminal app. However, this should be done after updating your system with the first two commands.
sudo apt updatesudo apt -y full-upgrade
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:lubuntu-dev/backports
After the successful installation of the Lubuntu Backports PPA repository, you can proceed with the upgrade. Update your Lubuntu 22.04 LTS (Jammy Jellyfish) installation to the newest LXQt 1.4 desktop environment. Run the following commands in the QTerminal app.
sudo apt updatesudo apt -y full-upgrade
After all the packages have been downloaded and installed, it is recommended to reboot your computer. That’s it, you will now be able to enjoy the greatness of the latest LXQt 1.4 desktop environment on Lubuntu 22.04 LTS.
Simon Quigley tells 9to5Linux that the Lubuntu team currently has no plans to bring the LXQt 1.4 desktop environment to the Lubuntu 23.04 (Kinetic Kudu) or Lubuntu 23.10 (Mantic Minotaur) as they are focusing all of their efforts on the next Lubuntu LTS, Lubuntu 24.04 LTS (Noble Numbat).
The latest Noble Numbat daily builds already ship with LXQt 1.4.
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