What is the Difference Between Ubuntu Kubuntu Xubuntu and Edubuntu?

When Linus Torvalds invented Linux, no one knew that this Operating System would face countless changes that you cannot even comprehend. The main motive to invent Linux was that it could be availed by anyone around the world free of cost.

This post discusses difference between Ubuntu Kubuntu Xubuntu and Edubuntu.



The fully customizable and highly secure Linux Operating System underwent so many variations that each variation became a sub-project.

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Each of the variations or distros were developed to aim at certain specific task. Some of these distros are Ubuntu, Kubuntu, Edubuntu, and Xubuntu.

When Ubuntu came into existence, it targeted mainly programmers and professionals for its vast range of tools. Kubuntu was launched with simplicity in mind. Edubuntu was launched for educational purposes and mainly targeted children because of its easy interface.

Xubuntu is a modified version of Linux that uses XFCE desktop manager, which is light and very low on resources. Xubuntu was made for low end and less powerful systems. Let us have a quick look at the difference between Ubuntu Kubuntu, Xubuntu, and Edubuntu.

Ubuntu

• Uses Gnome Desktop manager
• It is not extensively customizable
• Allows inline renaming of files
• Gnome by default has dark grey and purple UI with two toolbars at top and bottom
• Selecting an option automatically commits the settings

Kubuntu

• Uses KDE desktop manager
• KDE by default has blue and grey UI with one toolbar at the bottom of the screen, and has one main menu.
• KDE is more responsive
• You need to click apply to commit changes
• It has KMenu to access all programs
• To rename a file a popup windows opens
• It is extensively customizable

Edubuntu

• Uses KDE desktop manager
• KMenu to access all programs
• Targeted mainly for education purposes for children
• Includes LTSP
• It is extensively customizable

Xubuntu

• Uses XFCE desktop manager
• Made for less powerful computer and is optimized for speed

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