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| Developer | Canonical Ltd./Ubuntu Foundation |
|---|---|
| OS family | Unix-like |
| Working state | Current |
| Source model | free software / open source |
| Latest release | 8.10 (Intrepid Ibex) / October 30, 2008 |
| Kernel type | Monolithic kernel |
| Default user interface | Xfce |
| License | Various |
| Official website | www.xubuntu.org |
Xubuntu (IPA: [zuːˈbuːntuː]) is an official derivative of the Ubuntu operating system, using the Xfce desktop environment.
Because the Xfce desktop environment uses fewer system resources, Xubuntu is often used on older computers, systems with limited resources, laptops, netbooks and high-efficiency workstations.
Nomenclature
The name Xubuntu is a combination of Xfce Desktop Environment and Ubuntu. Xfce originally was an abbreviation for XForms Common Environment, while Ubuntu means "humanity towards others" in the Zulu and Xhosa languages. Combined as Xubuntu it does not have any specific new meaning.
Goals
Xubuntu's goals are to:
provide an easy to use distribution, based on Ubuntu, using Xfce as the graphical desktop, with a focus on integration, usability and performance, with a particular focus on low memory footprint. The integration in Xubuntu is at a configuration level, a toolkit level, and matching the underlying technology beneath the desktop in Ubuntu. Xubuntu will be built and developed autonomously as part of the wider Ubuntu community, based around the ideals and values of Ubuntu."
History
Xubuntu was originally rumored to have been intended for release at the same time as Ubuntu 5.10 Breezy Badger, but an official release date was not determined, although the Xubuntu name was used for a metapackage (xubuntu-desktop) which would install an Xfce desktop. The first official Xubuntu release, led by Jani Monoses, appeared on June 1, 2006, alongside the Ubuntu 6.06 line (including Kubuntu and Edubuntu) code named Dapper Drake.
In October 2007, Monoses announced that he would be stepping down as the project lead and handing the reins over to Lionel Le Folgoc. Folgoc led the project until March 2008 at which time Cody A.W. Somerville was appointed by the Xubuntu community. Somerville developed a comprehensive strategy for the Xubuntu project named the Xubuntu Strategy Document. As of early 2009 the document is currently awaiting a second reading by the Ubuntu Community Council.
The current version is Xubuntu 8.10 Intrepid Ibex.
Derivatives
- eeeXubuntu
- A variant of Xubuntu for the storage-constrained Asus Eee PC.
- Linutop's Geode LX CPU OS
- A slightly customized version of Xubuntu is delivered with the Linutop. The main modifications are the inclusion of a kernel and an X.org driver that only supports the Linutop's Geode LX CPU and its built-in graphic chip.
- OzOS
- An e17-from-SVN Linux distro based on a severely stripped down version of Xubuntu. Focused on Enlightenment, e17, compiled directly from SVN source. Easy update of e17 is made from SVN updates, by a click on an icon or from CLI using morlenxus script.
- PC/OS
- A derivative of Xubuntu whose interface is made to look like BeOS.
- UserOS Ultra
- A minimal Xubuntu variant was produced for Australia's PC User magazine.
Applications
The ISO Xubuntu download includes application software for the average user including:
- Abiword - word processor
- Catfish - desktop search
- Common Unix Printing System - printer utility and PDF creator
- Evince - PDF reader
- Firefox - web browser
- GIMP - graphics editor
- Gnumeric - spreadsheet
- Mousepad - text editor
- Orage - calendar
- Pidgin - internet messenger
- Thunderbird - e-mail client
- XChat - IRC
- Xsane - scanner utilities
Xubuntu includes the Synaptic Package Manager which allows users to download additional applications from the Xubuntu repositories.
System Requirements
Xubuntu can be installed with one of 2 CDs both of which require at least 1.5GB of hard drive space. Installing with the Desktop CD requires 192 MB of RAM, while the Alternate CD, which uses a text based installer, requires 64 MB of RAM, and also allows access to additional options for the installation.
Once installed, Xubuntu can run with 192 MB RAM, but 256 MB RAM is strongly recommended.
See also
References
- ^ Canonical Ltd. (2008). "What is Xubuntu?". Retrieved 2009-02-10.
- Canonical Ltd. (2008). "Glossary". Retrieved 2009-02-10.
- ^ Canonical Ltd. (undated). "Xubuntu Documentation Chapter 1. Introduction". Retrieved 2009-02-10.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|year=(help)CS1 maint: year (link) - ^ Somerville, Cody (2008). "Xubuntu/Specifications/Intrepid/StrategyDocument". Retrieved 2009-02-10.
- Canonical Ltd. (2008). "Xubuntu Home Page". Retrieved 2009-02-10.
- Eeeuser.com (2008). "eeeXubuntu". Retrieved 2009-02-10.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|month=ignored (help) - CafeLinux.org Development. (2009). "OzOS the Different Reality". Retrieved 2009-02-10.
- PC/OS (2009). "Welcome to PC/OS". Retrieved 2009-02-10.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|month=ignored (help) - PC User (2008). "March 2008 : Notebook Mega Test". Retrieved 2009-02-10.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help); Unknown parameter|month=ignored (help) - DistroWatch (2008). "Xubuntu". Retrieved 2009-02-10.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|month=ignored (help) - Canonical Ltd. (2008). "Glossary". Retrieved 2009-02-10.
- ^ Canonical Ltd. (2008). "Minimum system requirements". Retrieved 2009-02-10.
- Canonical Ltd. (2008). "Low-spec computers (Xubuntu)". Retrieved 2009-02-10.
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