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| The following is a '''list of ]-based distributions'''. Most of them are ]s. | |||
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| == Official distributions == | |||
| These Ubuntu variants simply install a set of packages different from the original Ubuntu, but since they draw additional packages and updates from the same repositories as Ubuntu, all of the same software is available for each of them. | |||
| * ] is a complete Linux-based operating system, freely available with both community and professional support. It is developed by a large and open community. | |||
| * ] is an official derivate made for use in servers. Ubuntu Server handles mails, printers, fileserver, ] and more. | |||
| * ] is an official derivative of the Ubuntu Linux distribution using the ] environment instead of the default ] environment used by default in Ubuntu. It has a predictable 6 month release cycle and is part of the Ubuntu project. | |||
| * ] is an official derivative of the Ubuntu open source operating system, using the ] desktop environment. Xubuntu is intended for use on less-powerful computers or those who seek a highly efficient desktop environment on faster systems<ref></ref>, and uses mostly ] applications. | |||
| * ] is a complete Linux-based operating system targeted for ] and ]. It is freely available with community based support. The Edubuntu community is built on the ideas enshrined in the Edubuntu Manifesto: that software, especially for education, should be available ] and that software tools should be usable by people in their local language and despite any disabilities. Since version 8.04, Edubuntu has now been named '''Ubuntu Education Edition''' and has been made as an add-on for the Ubuntu operating system.<ref></ref> | |||
| * ] (pronounced as "juice"), is described as "an efficient variant configured specifically for ]s".<ref>{{ cite web | title = Ubuntu JeOS 7.10 released | url = https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/ubuntu-announce/2007-November/000106.html }}</ref> | |||
| * ] is an embedded operating system designed for use on ]s. The operating system will use ] from ] as its ]. | |||
| * ],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.cnet.com/8301-13580_3-9950552-39.html|title=Ubuntu to announce its mobile Linux in June}}</ref> was released in 2008,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.canonical.com/projects/ubuntu/nbr|title=Ubuntu Netbook Remix}}</ref> is an official derivative of Ubuntu designed for ]s using the ] processor. | |||
| == Contributed distributions == | |||
| * ] was an official derivative of the Ubuntu operating system, aiming to provide a distribution consisting entirely of ], it was officially announced by Mark Shuttleworth on July 10, 2007, and daily builds of Gobuntu 7.10 began to be publicly released. The project ended around the release of 8.04 and has since merged into Ubuntu as a 'free software' option. | |||
| * ] is a multimedia creation flavor of Ubuntu. Ubuntu Studio is aimed at the audio, video and graphic enthusiast as well as professional. The project aims to provide a suite of the best open-source applications available for multimedia creation. | |||
| * ] provides an Ubuntu based and ] based distribution that is easy to configure, maintain, and use. | |||
| == Unofficial distributions == | |||
| ] is an example of an unofficial distro based on Ubuntu]] | |||
| Unofficial variants and derivatives are not controlled or guided by ] and are generally ] with different goals in mind: | |||
| * ], a Portuguese Linux distribution, from Évora university, used as OEM from some portuguese computer manufacturers. | |||
| * ], a Linux distribution running on Microsoft Windows natively. | |||
| * ], an Ubuntu based distribution for Lithuanian and Latvian people. Supported languages are Lithuanian, Latvian, Estionian, Russian, English, Norwegian and other around Baltic region. Main language is Lithuanian. | |||
| * ], An Ubuntu based distribution featuring the lightweight ] window manager and ] applications developed from a minimal Ubuntu install and has been designed to offer a good balance of speed and functionality. | |||
| * ] (formerly Ubuntu eee) is an Ubuntu based distribution customized for the ] series <ref name="Easy Peasy Linux released for netbooks"></ref>. | |||
| * ], light-weight, standards-compliant{{Fact|date=April 2008}} and featuring the ] window manager. The project’s primary goal is to develop an operating system that would run on a wide range of mobile devices and computers, both low-end and high-end. | |||
| * ] is designed for users who wish to use only ]. It is officially sponsored and recommended by the ]. The project has also produced a set of scripts that allow anyone to create a free distribution. | |||
| * ], intended to offer the GNOME desktop environment on a Live CD. Discontinued. | |||
| * ] uses the GNOME desktop environment with user interface enhancements to make it work more like ], it also features ], ], ] and other web-based applications, and comes with ] pre-installed | |||
| * ], an Ubuntu-based distribution promoted by the local government of ], Spain, for home users and schools (cf. EduLinux, Skolelinux). | |||
| * ] is a Chinese Linux distribution, based on Ubuntu. Its features include preconfigured Chinese applications, such as Chinese (simplified) input method, Chinese-English and English-Chinese dictionaries, and Chinese (simplified) true-type fonts. | |||
| * ] is ]n and focuses on the enterprise and government sector. | |||
| * ] is a distribution based on current Debian "stable" aka "Etch", but uses the current "ubuntu" kernel with some patches.<ref name="Kanotix News"></ref>. As a result of the cooperation between ubuntu Developers and Kanotix Developer Jörg Schirottke aka "Kano" most of the new patches are implemented in Hardy Heron's kernel, too. | |||
| * ]’s purpose is to produce an elegant, up to date and comfortable Linux desktop based on Ubuntu, with some added features. | |||
| * ] (Linux Media Center Edition)is a Kubuntu based distribution that provides in depth HTPC functionality as well as home automation. | |||
| * ] (LCSEE Optimized Ubuntu Distribution) is an Ubuntu distribution used at ]. It contains several specialized educational packages as well as its own themes and login manager. | |||
| * ] uses the Enlightenment 17 ] as default window manager, also has ] and ] ready to use. It is aimed at users migrating from ] ]. | |||
| * ] is an Ubuntu based initiative to introduce the ] community in Spain to the information society. | |||
| * ] or Network Ubuntu is a project to take the existing Ubuntu distribution and remaster it as a ] and Full Install with tools needed for ] servers and networks. The main idea is to keep Ubuntu’s ease of use and mix it with popular penetration testing tools. Besides usage for network and server testing, nUbuntu will be made to be a desktop distribution for advanced Linux users. | |||
| * ] is an Ubuntu based distribution with Enlightenment window manager, previously known as Geubuntu. | |||
| * ] is a distribution designed for academic and scientific use. Although based on Ubuntu, it enhances its parent by adding a large number of applications for GIS/maps, numerical modelling, 2D/3D/4D visualization, statistics, tools for creating simple and complex graphics, programming languages and more. The usual software for daily use, such as office suite, Internet browser, instant messaging and chat clients are also included. | |||
| * ] is a Ubuntu distribution intended for the PlayStation 3. | |||
| * ], aiming to provide an ‘Out of the Box’ experience, containing various enhancements over Ubuntu. | |||
| * ] an open source project that aims to develop high-quality, installable ] ] that are easy to deploy, easy to use and free. The project's motto is "everything that can be easy, should be easy". | |||
| * ] is an Ubuntu based distribution that is loaded with lots of software to make it an easier "out of the box" experience. It was previously called ''Ubuntu Ultimate Edition''. | |||
| * Ubuntu Christian Edition and Ubuntu Satanic Edition; religious-based distributions of Ubuntu with varying application support. | |||
| * ] is an Ubuntu based distribution with the main goal to be very light consuming hardware resources. The last version uses the ] desktop environment. It was previously called ''Ubuntulite''. | |||
| * is an Ubuntu based distribution with a focus on a fast and easy to use system with a focus on a ] "feel." | |||
| * is an Ubuntu based distribution specially designed to work on the Asus eeepc netbook series | |||
| * previously named Ubuntu-eee is an Ubuntu based distribution for Asus eeepc netbooks | |||
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