Xubuntu
Xubuntu 25.04 "Plucky Puffin" | |
| Developer | Community |
|---|---|
| OS family | Linux (Unix-like) |
| Working state | Current |
| Source model | Open source |
| Initial release | 23 June 2006 |
| Latest release | 25.04 / 17 April 2025 |
| 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 (/zʊˈbʊntuː/) is a Canonical-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 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.