Cubuntu
Cubuntu is an Ubuntu-based Linux distribution[1] for desktop and laptop computers that uses the Cinnamon interface in place of Ubuntu's Unity interface. Designed to be easy to install and use, by default Cubuntu includes and mix of free software and non-free proprietary software, including proprietary drivers and the freeware Google Chrome browser.
History
Cubuntu was started in 2012 by Eric Kranich in France as a non-official Ubuntu derivative.[2][3][4] Kranich preferred the Cinnamon interface over Unity and decided to develop a derivative using Cinnamon.[5] Cinnamon was originally created by Clément Lefèbvre for Linux Mint and then recompiled for use in other distributions. Since its inception Cubuntu has also offered additional desktops including MATE, Openbox, GNOME Shell and Unity.
Cubuntu has some popularity in its native France, and has come pre-installed on laptops there.[6] Cubuntu is in limited use with an estimated 62,000 downloads by sourceforge[7] As a result, Cubuntu is a relatively unknown Linux distribution.
Features
Cubuntu includes the entire Ubuntu operating system.[8] plus additional non-free software such as Google Chrome and Skype.[9] Cubuntu also includes many non-free drivers for wireless cards and an MS-DOS converter.[10]
Cubuntu also offers many non-free software packages, such as MP3, DivX codecs, Adobe Flash Player and drivers for NVIDIA graphics cards.[9]
Cubuntu installs as a single language, French-only operating system, although other language packs can be added[11]after installation.[12]
Releases
Release no longer supported |
Release still supported |
Beta release |
Future release |
Version | Nickname | Interfaces | Linux kernel | Based upon Ubuntu | Release date | Architecture |
v83 | Precise | Unity, Cinnamon, Gnome-shell | 3.2 |
12.04 LTS | 28 April 2012 | x86 & AMD64 |
v107 | Saucy | Unity, Cinnamon, Openbox, Gnome-shell | 3.11 |
13.10 | 30 October 2013 | x86 & AMD64 |
v174c[13] | Trusty LTS | Unity, Cinnamon, Mate | 3.13 | 14.04 LTS | 25 April 2014 | x86 & AMD64 |
v175[14] | Unicorn | Unity, Cinnamon, Mate | 3.16 | 14.10 | 25 October 2014 | AMD64 |
v183 | Vivid | Unity, Cinnamon, Mate | 3.18/19 | 15.04 | 28 April 2015 | AMD64 |
See also
- List of Ubuntu-based distributions
References
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