Xubuntu
Xubuntu (/zʊˈbʊntuː/) is a Canonical Ltd.–recognized, community-maintained derivative of the Ubuntu operating system. The name Xubuntu is a portmanteau of Xfce and Ubuntu, as it uses the Xfce desktop environment, instead of Ubuntu's customized GNOME desktop.
Xubuntu 23.04 "Lunar Lobster" | |
| Developer | Community |
|---|---|
| OS family | Linux (Unix-like) |
| Working state | Current |
| Source model | Open source |
| Initial release | 23 June 2006 |
| Latest release | 23.10 / 12 October 2023 |
| Available in | Multilingual |
| Update method | APT (Software Updater, Ubuntu Software Center) |
| Package manager | dpkg |
| Kernel type | Monolithic (Linux) |
| Userland | GNU |
| Default user interface | Xfce |
| License | Free software licenses (mainly GPL) |
| Official website | xubuntu |
Xubuntu seeks to provide "a light, stable and configurable desktop environment with conservative workflows" using Xfce components. Xubuntu is intended for both new and experienced Linux users. Rather than explicitly targeting low-powered machines, it attempts to provide "extra responsiveness and speed" on existing hardware.
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