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A curated list of awesome Ubuntu (and Ubuntu-based) operation systems
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A curated list of awesome Ubuntu (and Ubuntu-based) operation systems
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/EvilFreelancer/awesome-ubuntu
- Owner: EvilFreelancer
- Created: 2017-09-18T22:33:09.000Z (almost 7 years ago)
- Default Branch: master
- Last Pushed: 2017-09-28T21:45:18.000Z (almost 7 years ago)
- Last Synced: 2024-05-22T23:18:56.178Z (4 months ago)
- Topics: awesome, awesome-list, ubuntu
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- Contributing: CONTRIBUTING.md
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README
# Awesome Ubuntu [](https://github.com/sindresorhus/awesome)
> Ubuntu - is an open source operating system software for computers. It is one of the distribution systems of Linux, and is based on the Debian architecture. It is usually run on personal computers, and is also popular on network servers, usually running the Ubuntu Server variant, with enterprise-class features. Ubuntu runs on the most popular architectures, including Intel, AMD, and ARM-based machines. Ubuntu is also available for tablets and smartphones, with the Ubuntu Touch edition.
# Table of Contents
- [Ubuntu distributions](#ubuntu-distributions)
- [Officially supported](#officially-supported)
- [Official distributions that were terminated](#official-distributions-that-were-terminated)
- [Ubuntu-based distributions](#ubuntu-based-distributions)
- [Discussion Forums](#discussion-forums)
- [Ubuntu](#ubuntu)
- [IRC channels](#irc-channels)
- [Reddit](#reddit)
- [Contribute](#contribute)
## Ubuntu distributions
You can read the [article on Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ubuntu_(operating_system)) if you are interested in learning more about this wonderful distribution and its history.
Ubuntu Desktop
Ubuntu comes with everything you need to run your organisation, school, home or enterprise. All the essential applications, like an office suite, browsers, email and media apps come pre-installed and thousands more games and applications are available in the Ubuntu Software Centre.
Ubuntu Server
Ubuntu Server brings economic and technical scalability to your datacentre, public or private. Whether you want to deploy an OpenStack cloud, a Hadoop cluster or a 50,000-node render farm, Ubuntu Server delivers the best value scale-out performance available.
### Officially supported
Name
Some links
Description
Kubuntu
Download
Wikipedia
Ubuntu Desktop with KDE as default desktop environment.
Lubuntu
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Wikipedia
Ubuntu Desktop with LXDE as default desktop environment.
Lubuntu Next
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UbuntuWiki
Ubuntu Desktop with LXQt as default desktop environment.
Xubuntu
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Wikipedia
Ubuntu Desktop with XFCE as default desktop environment.
Mythbuntu
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Wikipedia
Media center OS based on Ubuntu, which integrated the MythTV media center software as its main function.
Ubuntu Studio
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Wikipedia
Ubuntu Linux distribution, which is explicitly geared to general multimedia production.
Edubuntu
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Wikipedia
Official derivative of the Ubuntu operating system designed for use in classrooms inside schools, homes and communities.
### Official distributions that were terminated
Name
Some links
Description
Ubuntu Touch
Download
Wikipedia
Mobile version of the Ubuntu designed for touchscreen mobile devices.
### Ubuntu-based distributions
- [Linux Mint](https://linuxmint.com/) [
[Dnl](https://linuxmint.com/download_all.php),
[Wiki](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linux_Mint)
] - Is a community-driven Linux distribution based on Debian and Ubuntu.
- [Zorin OS](https://zorinos.com/) [
[Dnl](https://zorinos.com/download/),
[Wiki](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zorin_OS)
]- Is an alternative to Windows and macOS, designed to make your computer faster, more powerful and secure.
- [Elementary OS](https://elementary.io/) [
[Wiki](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elementary_OS)
] - It is the flagship distribution to showcase the Pantheon desktop environment.
- [Linux Lite](https://www.linuxliteos.com/) [
[Dnl](https://www.linuxliteos.com/download.php#current),
[Wiki](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linux_Lite)
] - This distribution providing the same software available for Windows computers.
- [KDE Neon](https://neon.kde.org/) - KDE neon is the intersection of these needs using a stable Ubuntu long-term release as its core, packaging the hottest software fresh from the KDE Community ovens.
- [LXLE](https://lxle.net/) - LXLE is based on Lubuntu which is an Ubuntu OS using the LXDE desktop environment. It is designed to be a drop-in and go OS, primarily for aging computers.
- [Ubuntu MATE](https://ubuntu-mate.org/) - A community developed, Ubuntu based operating system that beautifully integrates the MATE desktop.
- [Peppermint OS](http://peppermintos.com/) - is a cloud-centric OS based on Lubuntu, a derivative of the Ubuntu Linux operating system that uses the LXDE desktop environment.[4] Peppermint's developers have written about their principles of providing a familiar environment for newcomers to Linux, which requires relatively low hardware resources to run.
- [Ubuntu Budgie](https://ubuntubudgie.org/) - is an official community flavor of Ubuntu featuring the Budgie desktop. It combines the stable and thoroughly-tested Ubuntu core with a modern, lightweight and traditional-looking desktop developed by the Solus project.
- [Ultimate Edition](http://ultimateedition.info/)
- [Black Lab Linux](http://www.blacklablinux.org/) - is a user-friendly, commercial desktop and server Linux distribution based on Ubuntu. Some of its most interesting features include support for popular browser plugins, addition of packages for multimedia production, content creation and software development, and an innovative desktop layout based on GNOME Shell. Separate editions with KDE and Xfce desktops are also available. The company behind the distribution also sells a desktop mini-system with Black Lab Linux pre-installed.
- [feren OS](http://ferenos.weebly.com/)
- [Bodhi Linux](http://www.bodhilinux.com/)
- [Ubuntu GNOME](http://ubuntugnome.org/) - is a Linux distribution, distributed as free and open-source software. It uses a pure GNOME desktop environment with GNOME Shell, rather than the Unity graphical shell. Starting with version 13.04 it became an official "flavour" of the Ubuntu operating system.
- [Voyager Live](http://voyagerlive.org/)
- [wattOS](http://www.planetwatt.com/)
- [BackBox Linux](http://www.backbox.org/)
- [ExTiX](http://www.extix.se/)
- [Ubuntu DesktopPack](http://ualinux.com/en/ubuntu-oem)
- [Trisquel GNU/Linux](http://trisquel.info/)
- [Emmabuntüs](http://emmabuntus.org/)
- [Ubuntu Kylin](http://www.ubuntukylin.com/)
- [SharkLinux](http://sharklinuxos.org/)
- [OSGeo-Live](https://live.osgeo.org/)
- [Runtu](http://www.runtu.org/)
- [KXStudio](http://kxstudio.linuxaudio.org/)
- [LuninuX OS](http://luninuxos.com/)
- [Linuxfx](http://www.linuxfx.org/)
- [Peach OSI](http://www.peachosi.com/)
- [Karoshi](http://www.karoshi.org.uk/)
- [AbulÉdu](http://www.abuledu.org/)
- [Kaiana](https://kaiana.com.br/)
- [Linux Mangaka](https://animesoft.wordpress.com/linux/)
- [Vinux](http://vinuxproject.org/)
- [tuxtrans](https://www.uibk.ac.at/tuxtrans/)
- [MAX: Madrid_Linux](http://www.educa2.madrid.org/web/max)
- [Swecha](http://swecha.org/content/swecha-project)
- [NexentaStor](https://nexenta.com/products/nexentastor)
- [Ututo UL](http://www.ututo.org/) [
[Dnl](https://www.ututo.org/downloads/),
[Wiki](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ututo)
] - Utilize Ubuntu as the distro base, with all nonfree software removed as usual in the Ututo project, and Linux-libre as the kernel.
- [Ulteo Open Virtual Desktop](http://www.ulteo.com/)
- [BackSlash Linux](https://backslashlinux.com/)
## Discussion Forums
### Ubuntu
- [Ask Ubuntu](https://askubuntu.com/) - forum based on the StackOverflow platform
### IRC channels
- [#ubuntu](https://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=ubuntu) - Ubuntu help channel
- [#ubuntuforums](https://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=ubuntuforums) - Ubuntu Forums: Forum Community chat
- [Full list of IRC channels](https://wiki.ubuntu.com/IRC/ChannelList)
### Reddit
- [/r/Ubuntu/](https://www.reddit.com/r/Ubuntu/)
- [/r/Linux/](https://www.reddit.com/r/linux/)
## Contribute
Contributions are most welcome, please adhere to the [contribution guidelines](CONTRIBUTING.md).
## License
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