Friday, July 8, 2011

5 Rocking Ubuntu-Based Linux Distributions


1.Linux Mint

Linux Mint is an Ubuntu-based distribution whose goal is to provide a more complete out-of-the-box experience by including browser plugins, media codecs, support for DVD playback, Java and other components. It also adds a custom desktop and menus, several unique configuration tools, and a web-based package installation interface. Linux Mint is compatible with Ubuntu software repositories.

 Desktop: Fluxbox, GNOME, KDE, LXDE, Xfce

 Home Page: linuxmint.com

 

2.Ultimate Edition



Ultimate Edition, first released in December 2006, is a fork of Ubuntu. The goal of the project is to create a complete, seamlessly integrated, visually stimulating, and easy-to-install operating system. Single-button upgrade is one of several special characteristics of this distribution. Other main features include custom desktop and theme with 3D effects, support for a wide range of networking options, including WiFi and Bluetooth, and integration of many extra applications and package repositories.

Desktop: GNOME, KDE, LXDE, Openbox, Xfce

 Home Page: ultimateedition.info

 

3.Trisquel GNU/Linux


Trisquel GNU/Linux is a 100% libre Ubuntu-based Linux distribution. Its main purpose is to provide an operating system for varied audience, including home and office users, educational institutions, multimedia workstations, etc. The project is managed by independent developers and is partially funded by donations.

 Desktop: GNOME, LXDE, Openbox 

Home Page trisquel.info

 

4.Lubuntu


Lubuntu is a fast, lightweight and energy-saving variant of Ubuntu using the LXDE (Lightweight X11 Desktop Environment) desktop. It is intended to have low-resource system requirements and is designed primarily for netbooks, mobile devices and older PCs.

Desktop: LXDE, Openbox

 Home Page: lubuntu.net

 

5.Bodhi Linux

 

Bodhi Linux is an Ubuntu-based distribution for the desktop featuring the elegant and lightweight Enlightenment window manager. The project, which integrates and pre-configures the very latest builds of Enlightenment directly from the project's development repository, offers modularity, high level of customisation, and choice of themes. The default Bodhi system is light -- the only pre-installed applications are Midori, LXTerminal, PCManFM, Leafpad and Synaptic but more software is available via Bodhi Software Center, a web-based software installation tool.

Desktop: Enlightenment

Home Page: bodhilinux.com

 Enjoy....................... ;-)