What’s New in Bodhi Linux 7.0? A Deep Dive into Features and Improvements
Bodhi Linux 7.0, built on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS and featuring the Moksha desktop, introduces a new System76‑based kernel variant and a suite of enhancements such as automatic kernel updates, a refreshed green theme, Chromium as the default browser, memory‑trimming, and multilingual quick‑start guides.
Overview
Bodhi Linux is a lightweight Ubuntu 22.04 LTS‑based desktop distribution that ships the Moksha desktop, a fork of the Enlightenment window manager. Moksha provides a highly customizable environment with modular features and a variety of themes.
The default installation is minimal, containing only Midori, Terminology, EFM (Enlightenment File Manager), ePhoto, ePad, and a web‑based Bodhi Software Center for installing additional packages.
7.0 Release Highlights
Version 7.0, built on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS, introduces a new “s76” variant that uses the Linux 6.4 kernel packaged by System76 for users who need higher performance.
Key Technical Changes
Automatic kernel updates are enabled by default, keeping the system on the latest security patches.
Moksha no longer depends on deprecated libraries, improving stability and future compatibility.
The default theme switches to Moksha Green , which includes an animated background and a redesigned splash screen.
Thunar’s archive plugin is pre‑installed, providing seamless archive handling.
Chromium is set as the default web browser, using the traditional .deb package instead of the Snap format.
A new “memory trimming” (mem‑trimming) feature is added to reduce idle RAM usage.
The notification module has been restructured to allow actionable notifications (e.g., dismiss or respond directly).
The quick‑start guide is now available in multiple languages, facilitating onboarding for new users.
Installation Resources
Download the ISO image: https://www.bodhilinux.com/download/ Full release notes and changelog:
https://www.bodhilinux.com/release/7-0-0/Liangxu Linux
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