LXQt 1.2.0: It has already been released and these are its news!
A few days ago, we had mentioned in a post about LXQt that, the future stable version "LXQt 1.2.0" was about to arrive, and that day has come today.
So, without wasting any time, today we will share with you the interesting and great news long-awaited launch. Above all, on the part of those who are his loyal users, so much about Lubuntu like others GNU / Linux Distros.
About LXQt: What is it, current features and how to install it?
And, before starting this post about the new and current stable version "LXQt 1.2.0" of the name LXQt Desktop Environment, we recommend exploring the following related contents, at the end of today's:
LXQt 1.2.0: New version of the lightweight Qt desktop environment
What's new in the current release of LXQt 1.2.0
Between the most outstanding novelties announced de "LXQt 1.2.0" that now is based on Qt 5.15, the last LTS version of Qt5, we can mention the following, divided by elements of the same:
LibFM-Qt / PCManFM-Qt
- Added that, in detailed list mode, items can now be selected by dragging the mouse cursor within unnamed columns. Also, that with the keys Ctrl+D it is possible, both within PCManFM-Qt and the LXQt file dialogs, to deselect all the elements. In addition, search dialog entries have been provided with a search history, among many other new features.
LXQt Panel
- Added context menu items to Quick Launch to reload desktop entries, fixed Quick Launch icons when there are multiple configuration files, and fixed volume popup position under Wayland.
QTerminal / QTermWidget
- Bidi rendering was set to enabled by default, and QTermWidget can now be used as a Qt plugin; among other things.
LXQt Power Management
- The “stable” state of the battery has been established. The states “neither load nor unload” were discarded.
LXQt Session
- Preliminary changes targeted for implementation under Wayland.
LXImage Qt
- Added a sorting submenu to the View menu and fixed visual glitches caused by smoothing scaled images.
libQtXdg
- Fixed bugs related to an old problem with displaying newly installed application icons correctly, and an issue related to folder priorities in desktop directories.
Screen Grab
- Fixed a bug related to window screenshot and window decoration with multi-screen setups.
Lastly, and for more information about this release, and later or earlier, you can access the following link.
Screen shots
Y for better visually appreciate the changesHere we will show a few screen shots about how it looks now LXQt 1.2.0:
Summary
In summary, "LXQt 1.2.0" comes at the right time to improve lightweight Qt desktop environment, through innovative, useful and necessary features that will surely be of great pleasure and help for the users of this fabulous and versatile DE. Which, despite everything, continues to offer a classic style desk with a modern look.
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