Linux Lite 2.8 Suggestion Thread

[firenice03]

Firefox & Thunderbird  8)

I think Firefox & Thunderbird should stay as default browser and mail programs. Even in dark ages when I used Windows, I used Netscape or Firefox browser and Netscape or Thunderbird mail. Even then I knew enough not to use Internet Explorer. On my iMac, I still used Firefox browser.

Most newbies to Linux will be familiar with Firefox and Thunderbird. Those who prefer other browsers or mail programs will probably know how to install it themselves after installing Linux Lite.

I would agree... Keep Firefox and Thunderbird as a staple.. I don't currently use Thunderbird but neither do I use Outlook Express/Live Mail (thou I did).
"Most" end users I come across access mail via a web browser on a pc, or on their "device" with the default client...

With that - I like options... Maybe expanding on Lite Software to include a wider array; a few items with same functionality that the people here like and tested.... Say 2 or 3 additional of each.. How it is now just expanding a bit... If its not listed in Lite Software there's always the Install Software repository (Synaptic) or beyond..

Maybe have Lite Software have sections/headers (similar to the whisker menu):
Internet - Firefox (installed) - Chrome - and a +1 or 2....
Multimedia - same way and etc etc etc...
These are easily added/removed as deemed fit..

Keeping to whats Windows familiar and Linux Lite tried and true...
Lite Software = Recommended/Suggested
Synaptic = All Options

My plugged nickle...