Ubuntu flavours

Edubuntu is an official flavour of Ubuntu crafted for use in the education world. Teachers and students will have access to a huge ecosystem of learning software and educational tools built on a familiar and usable desktop. Edubuntu provides a fast, stable, secure and privacy conscious option for schools and universities.

Kubuntu unites Ubuntu with KDE and the Plasma desktop, bringing you a full set of applications including productivity, office, email, graphics, photography, and music applications ready to use at startup with extensive additional software installed from not one, but two desktop package managers.

Built using the Qt toolkit, Kubuntu is fast, slick and beautiful. Kubuntu is mobile-ready, enabling easy integration between your PC desktop and phone or tablet with KDE Connect.

Lubuntu is designed to be a simple, easy to use system that is light, fast and modern. Lubuntu provides the LXQt desktop environment which is focused on Qt technologies. Lubuntu comes with the essential applications and services needed to browse the Internet, chat, play and be productive.

Ubuntu Budgie is a proud official Ubuntu flavour. We combine the simplicity and elegance of the Budgie desktop environment with the power and familiarity of an Ubuntu based operative system.

The result is a modern and fast desktop distribution with great defaults, yet fully customisable.

Ubuntu Cinnamon combines Ubuntu with the Cinnamon desktop, built upon GNOME 2 to provide a traditionally modern experience. It is made for all home users alike, with intuitive software, and a simpler, customisable desktop suited with many personalization options and addons for some extra spice.

The Ubuntu Kylin project is tuned to the needs of Chinese users, providing a thoughtful and elegant experience out-of-the-box. The lightweight Ubuntu Kylin User Interface (UKUI) is perfect for older machines, and an ideal introduction to Linux for first-time users.

Ubuntu MATE is a stable, easy-to-use operating system with a configurable desktop environment. It is ideal for those who want the most out of their computers and prefer a traditional desktop metaphor. With modest hardware requirements it is suitable for modern workstations, single board computers and older hardware alike. Ubuntu MATE makes modern computers fast and old computers usable.

Ubuntu Studio is pre-configured for content creation of all kinds. Whether you’re an audio engineer, musician, graphic designer, photographer, video producer, or streamer, this is a full-fledged desktop computing system that will fit your needs. If you can dream it, you can create it with Ubuntu Studio.

Bringing the best of Ubuntu and Unity together, Ubuntu Unity is a beautiful, slick and lightweight Ubuntu flavour. With its beautiful design, efficient and elegant workflow, and features like the heads-up display (HUD), the Global Menu, powerful search and a high level of customizability (using the Unity Tweak Tool), you’ll be able to work with an unparalleled level of efficiency. You can also choose from a wide range of window animations and effects available in Compiz.

Xubuntu comes with Xfce, which is a stable, light and configurable desktop environment with a lot of consideration for usability. Whether you have a high-end computer or even a moderately older machine, Xubuntu is able to provide you with a smooth and usable desktop experience. Xubuntu has an expansive list of customization options so you can make the desktop your own.