In August 2009, Facebook announced the rollout of a "lite" version of the site, optimized for users on slower or intermittent Internet connections. Facebook Lite offered fewer services, excluded most third-party applications and required less bandwidth. A beta version of the slimmed-down interface was released first to invited testers, before a broader rollout across users in the USA, Canada, and India.
What's Different About Facebook Lite?
Before you try out Facebook Lite Let me tell you about some of the features you'll find that are essentially different than your regular Facebook. Some of you may like these Facebook Lite features, some of you may not.
Writing a Post - In Facebook Lite you don't have the text box a the top of the page for you to start writing in. If you want to write a post you need to click on the button that says "Write" and then write your post.
Chatting - Chatting with your friends
Adding Links - You know how there's a button in the text box that lets you add a link in Facebook? That seems to be missing in Facebook Lite.
Posting Photos - Click on the "Post Photos" link at the top of the page and you can create a photo album and add your photos.
Adding Videos - Click on the "Post Video" to add a video to Facebook Lite.
Birthday Announcements - Every day your friend's birthdays of the day will be listed at the top of the page so you don't forget any of them.
Photo Tags - If you or one of your friends was tagged in a photo, you'll know right from your Facebook Lite feed.
Highlights, Requests & Suggestions - That big list of items on the right side of your Facebook page are all missing from the Facebook Lite page.
Notifications - There's a small link at the top of the page that lets you view all your notifications in one place using Facebook Lite.
Friend List - Over on the left, right under your picture is a button to see your friend list, easy access.
Change Your Info - Above the friend list button is the button to see and change your own personal info. That's the info that your friends read when they want to know who you are and what you like. Make sure you keep this info current and fun.
Your Photos and Videos - Under the friend list button is a button that allows you to see all your photo albums and videos that you've uploaded.
