Loc-OS 22 and LPKG: New version for old computers and few resources
As we are accustomed from time to time, we update our contents with new publications about free and open apps and games, and GNU / Linux Distros, both known and not so well known or unknown. Therefore, today we will do something twice, that is, we will explore what is new about a respin not so well known globally, but certainly a little, by many Latin American Linux users, and possibly Spain. And this is none other than: "Loc OS 22".
Of which, we can briefly say that it is a great little Linux IT project that started as a Respin made with AntiX 19.4.
Loc-OS and Cereus Linux: Alternatives and interesting respins of antiX and MX
But before starting this present publication about the interesting and useful Respin «Loc-OS 22», we recommend that at the end of reading this, explore the following previous related posts:
Loc-OS 22: The revival of old PCs and low HW resources
What is Loc-OS?
For those who might be interested in Alternative or unknown GNU/Linux distros (Not existing in DistroWatch) It is good to note that, the Respin «Loc-OS 22» It can be briefly described as follows:
"It is a GNU/Linux Respin based on antiX created with the purpose of being a lightweight and complete operating system at the same time. And whose purpose is to be ideal for resurrecting very old equipment or equipment with low HW resources (CPU/RAM/Disk). What's more, it comes with a 32-bit version, especially for computers with 1GB of RAM, and another 64-bit version, especially for machines with 2GB of RAM or more. Which makes it ideal to prevent the planned obsolescence of some old or very low-resource PCs from leading them to become electronic waste.".
Features and current news of Loc-OS 22
- It is 100% free and non-profit.
- It is simple, easy to use and install.
- can be downloaded at Bits 32 o Bits 64.
- It uses SysVinit, instead of the traditional Systemd.
- Created on the basis antiX Linux 21, but without its repositories.
- Totally stable, with its updated package using the Debian 11 repositories as a base.
- It comes by default with LXDE: GTK desktop environment, light, easy to use and very customizable.
- Its creator is called Nico, and he is an Uruguayan LinuxTuber who lives in Brazil, well known on Telegram.
Otherwise, for more current information, you can visit their Official website.
What is LPKG and how does it work?
Finally, this new version 22 of Loc-OS, includes the application in a fully stable and functional way LPKG 10.1. Which is a Loc-OS 22 native GUI/CLI application, which works like a Low-level package manager. That is, it does not resolve dependencies, but install safely, quickly and easily, pre-loaded, useful and very updated applications, from the Respin developer's own repository.
However, LPKG 10.1 can be installed and run, according to its developer, on any GNU/Linux Distro with Bash shell installed. In this way, to be able to count on a useful package manager, which every day includes new apps and games for easy download and installation.
And if you want to see How to install and use LPKG 10.1 on a Distro or Respin other than Loc-OS such as Respin MilagrOS, we invite you to watch the following video, by clicking here.
Screen shots
- Home Screen (Boot).
- Default desktop with custom LXDE.
- Apps menu and app location LPKG 10.1.
- LPKG 10.1 application executed.
- Loc-OS LXDE Control Center.
- User logout management menu.
Summary
In short, the Respin "Loc OS 22" is and will remain a interesting alternative to revive or continue to use those computers with obsolete or scarce hardware in quantity or power. And thanks to this new update available based on antiX-21/Debian-11, plus your own Loc-OS LXDE Control Center y LPKG 10.1 Package Manager; many will be able to continue enjoying it on said computers, for a while longer.
We hope that this publication is very useful for the entire «Comunidad de Software Libre, Código Abierto y GNU/Linux». And be sure to comment on it below, and share it with others on your favorite websites, channels, groups, or communities on social networks or messaging systems. And lastly, remember to visit our home page at «DesdeLinux» to explore more news, and join our official channel Telegram from DesdeLinux to keep you informed, or group for more information on today's topic or others.
I am grateful for entering the world of GNU-Linux with this operating system.
Regards, Carlos. Thanks for your comment. And certainly, Nico, the LinuxTuber creator of said Distro has done a great job on said product.
Thank you so much! and Long live free software!
Live Free Software! Forward the Free Software! Long live Free Software!