Emmabuntüs DE 6 is a desktop Linux distribution based on Debian 13 XFCE/LXQt. It strives to be beginner-friendly and reasonably light on resources so that it can be used on older computers. It also includes many modern features, such as large number of pre-configured programs for everyday use, dockbar for launching applications, easy installation of non-free software and media codecs, and quick setup through automated scripts. The distribution supports English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Danish and Spanish languages.

For more information, visit https://emmabuntus.org

The Emmabuntüs Collective is pleased to announce the release, on July 27, 2026, of the update to Emmabuntüs Debian Edition 6 1.02 64-bit, based on Debian 13.6 “Trixie” and featuring the Xfce/LXQt desktop environments.

This development concerns the implementation of the Piper text-to-speech engine, which now benefits from improved support. It was used during the first training session held at the Saint-Augustin Multi-Purpose Centre in Lomé by our friends Jean-Pierre LOGOVI and Elias AMAH for 11 future coordinators representing the 10 specialized organizations serving people with visual impairments in Togo.

Corrections and Improvements in version 1.02 :

Regarding System Base and General Features
- Based on Debian 13.6
- Updated components: Firefox-ESR 140.13.0esr, Thunderbird 140.12.0esr, Ventoy 1.1.16, Boot-Repair 4ppa2088, Debian Beginner’s Handbook 13.6, deb-get 0.4.7, Warpinator 2.0.4

Regarding Accessibility Features
- Reverted to the stable version of Orca 48.1.1
- Improved Piper integration with flow rate, height, and volume management

You will find the announcement

This version includes the following software, see this link