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  * [[http://www.ubuntu.com/desktop|Ubuntu]]
  * [[http://www.ubuntu.com/server|Ubuntu Server]]
  * [[https://www.ubuntu.com/core|Ubuntu Core]]
  * [[http://www.ubuntu.com/desktop|Ubuntu Desktop]] - Ubuntu is a complete desktop Linux operating system, freely available with both community and professional support.
  * [[http://www.ubuntu.com/server|Ubuntu Server]] - The most popular server Linux in the cloud and data centre, includes five years of guaranteed free upgrades.
  * [[https://www.ubuntu.com/core|Ubuntu Core]] - Ubuntu Core is a lean, strictly confined and fully transactional operating system for the Internet of Things.
  * [[https://ubuntu.com/download/cloud|Ubuntu Cloud]] - Ubuntu builds optimised and certified server images for partners like Amazon AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform, Oracle, Rackspace and IBM Cloud.
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== Recognised Flavors ==
These releases are fully integrated in the Ubuntu project and contribute significantly and directly towards the project:
== Recognised Ubuntu Flavors ==
Ubuntu flavours offer a unique way to experience Ubuntu, each with their own choice of default applications and settings. Ubuntu flavours are backed by the full Ubuntu archive for packages and updates.
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  * [[https://community.kde.org/Kubuntu|Kubuntu]] - Kubuntu offers the KDE Plasma Workspace experience, a good-looking system for home and office use.
  * [[Lubuntu]] - Lubuntu is a light, fast, and modern Ubuntu flavor using LXQt as its default desktop environment. Lubuntu used to use LXDE as its default desktop environment.
  * [[https://ubuntubudgie.org/|Ubuntu Budgie]] - Ubuntu Budgie provides the Budgie desktop environment which focuses on simplicity and elegance. It provides a traditional desktop metaphor based interface utilising a customisable panel based menu driven system.
  * [[Ubuntu Kylin]] - The Ubuntu Kylin project is tuned to the needs of Chinese users, providing a thoughtful and elegant Chinese experience out-of-the-box.
  * [[https://ubuntu-mate.org/|Ubuntu MATE]] - Ubuntu MATE expresses the simplicity of a classic desktop environment. Ubuntu MATE is the continuation of the GNOME 2 desktop which was Ubuntu's default desktop until October 2010.
  * [[UbuntuStudio|Ubuntu Studio]] - Ubuntu Studio is a multimedia content creation flavor of Ubuntu, aimed at the audio, video and graphic enthusiast or professional.
  * [[Xubuntu]] - Xubuntu is an elegant and easy to use operating system. Xubuntu comes with Xfce, which is a stable, light and configurable desktop environment.

=== Official Localizations ===
Localizations created and maintained by approved Ubuntu localization teams.
 * [[DerivativeTeam/Derivatives/Finnish|Finnish]] 🇫🇮
 * [[http://doc.ubuntu-fr.org/cd_ubuntu-fr|French]] 🇫🇷
 * [[DerivativeTeam/Derivatives/Japanese|Japanese]] 🇯🇵
 * [[DerivativeTeam/Derivatives/Polish|Polish]] 🇵🇱
 * [[DerivativeTeam/Derivatives/Runtu|Runtu]] 🇷🇺

=== Customizations ===
 * [[DerivativeTeam/Derivatives/BackBox|BackBox]] - A penetration test and security assessment oriented derivative providing a network and informatic systems analysis toolkit.
 * [[DerivativeTeam/Derivatives/BackSlash Linux|BackSlash Linux]] - An Indian derivative featuring a beautiful custom desktop called "BackSlash Shell".
 * [[DerivativeTeam/Derivatives/Bardinux|Bardinux]] - A derivative developed at the University of La Laguna in the Canary Islands.
 * [[DerivativeTeam/Derivatives/BlankOn|BlankOn]] - An Indonesian derivative with enhanced localization targeted to small and medium-sized businesses and schools in Indonesia.
 * [[http://www.bodhilinux.com/|Bodhi Linux]] - A derivative featuring Moksha, an Enlightenment-17-based desktop environment.
 * [[http://elementaryos.org/|elementary OS]] - A derivative featuring the Pantheon desktop environment, customized apps, and AppCenter app store.
 * [[http://emmabuntus.org/|Emmabuntüs]] - A derivative designed to facilitate the refurbishing of computers given to humanitarian organizations.
 * [[http://www.enso-os.site/|EnsoOS]] - A derivative based on elementary OS featuring a customized XFCE desktop environment.
 * [[DerivativeTeam/Derivatives/Feren OS|Feren OS]] - A derivative based on Linux Mint with the Cinnamon desktop environment.
 * [[https://www.freespirelinux.com/|Freespire]] - A fully libre derivative sponsored by PC/OpenSystems.
 * [[https://galliumos.org/|GalliumOS]] - A derivative for ChromeOS devices.
 * [[DerivativeTeam/Derivatives/Guadalinex|Guadalinex]] - A Spanish language derivative sponsored by the Andalusia regional government in Spain.
 * [[https://sourceforge.net/projects/greenie/|Greenie]] - A Slovak derivative based on Ubuntu and optimised for users in Slovakia and the Czech Republic.
 * [[https://neon.kde.org/|KDE Neon]] - The latest and greatest of KDE community software packaged on a rock-solid base of Ubuntu LTS.
 * [[https://www.linspirelinux.com/|Linspire]] - A derivative offered by PC/OpenSystems optimized for ease of use.
 * [[https://www.linuxliteos.com/|Linux Lite]] - Linux Lite is a beginner-friendly Linux derivative based on Ubuntu's long-term support (LTS) release and featuring the Xfce desktop.
 * [[https://linuxmint.com/|Linux Mint]] - A derivative that provides a classic desktop experience with many convenient, custom tools and out-of-the-box multimedia support.
 * [[https://portal.edu.gva.es/lliurex/|LliureX]] - A derivative developed by the Council of Culture, Education and Sport at the Municipality of Valencia, Spain.
 * [[https://www.lxle.net/|LXLE]] - A derivative of Lubuntu LTS for older PC hardware.
 * [[https://nxos.org/|Nitrux]] - A commercial derivative featuring Nomad, a KDE-based custom desktop environment.
 * [[https://www.nova.cu/|Nova]] - A derivative developed by the University of Computer Sciences in Havana, Cuba.
 * [[https://live.osgeo.org/|OSGeoLive]] - A self-contained bootable DVD, USB drive, or VM that allows you to try a wide variety of open source geospatial software
 * [[https://peppermintos.com/|Peppermint]] - A Lubuntu-based Linux derivative that aims to be fast and use minimal system resources.
 * [[https://system76.com/pop|Pop!_OS]] - A derivative featuring a custom GNOME desktop from Linux PC manufacturer System76.
 * [[https://regolith-linux.org/|Regolith Linux]] - A derivative featuring a custom i3 tiling window manager and GNOME system management tools.
 * [[SharkLinux]] - A derivative featuring the MATE desktop with the Ubuntu hardware enablement kernel installed by default.
 * [[https://superxos.com/|SuperX]] - An Indian derivative featuring a customized KDE desktop environment.
 * [[https://trisquel.info/|Trisquel]] - A fully libre derivative of Ubuntu approved by the Free Software Foundation.
 * [[https://ubports.com/|UBports]] - A community-developed fork of Ubuntu Touch, a derivative of Ubuntu for mobile and tablet devices.
 * [[http://vinuxproject.org/|Vinux]] - A derivative for blind and partially sighted users.
 * [[https://voyagerlive.org/|Voyager Live]] - A derivative showcasing the XFCE desktop environment. Also publishes a GNOME version.
 * [[http://planetwatt.com/new/|wattOS]] - A derivative using the LXDE or i3 desktop environments that aims for energy efficiency.
 * [[DerivativeTeam/Derivatives/Zorin OS|Zorin OS]] - A derivative designed for newcomers to Linux.

== Other Lists of Derivatives ==
 * [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Ubuntu-based_derivatives|Ubuntu derivatives @ Wikipedia]]
 * [[http://distrowatch.com/search.php?category=All&origin=All&basedon=Ubuntu&desktop=All&architecture=All&status=All|Ubuntu derivatives @ DistroWatch]]
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These were releases that were fully integrated in the Ubuntu project and contributed significantly and directly towards the project:
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 * [[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Gobuntu|Gobuntu]] - Ubuntu consisting entirely of free software
 * [[https://wiki.kubuntu.org/Kubuntu/Netbook|Kubuntu Netbook]] - Ubuntu Netbook with the KDE desktop environment
 * [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ubuntu_Mobile#Kubuntu_Mobile|Kubuntu Mobile]] - Ubuntu Mobile with the KDE desktop environment
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== Former editions == == Former Localizations ==
 * [[DerivativeTeam/Derivatives/Italian|Italian]]
 * [[http://ubuntu.pl/pobierz.php|Polish]]
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== Former Editions ==
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== Derivative Team Members ==
Derivative Team Members are created and maintained by individuals and organizations outside of Canonical and Ubuntu. Quality Assurance is maintained by cooperation between the derivative and Ubuntu. These derivatives are self-governed but work closely with the Ubuntu community.

=== Localizations ===
Member localizations are created and maintained by Approved Ubuntu LoCo teams.
 * [[DerivativeTeam/Derivatives/Finnish|Finnish]] remix
 * [[http://doc.ubuntu-fr.org/cd_ubuntu-fr|French]] remix
 * [[DerivativeTeam/Derivatives/Italian|Italian]] remix
 * [[http://www.ubuntulinux.jp/download/|Japanese]] remix
 * [[http://ubuntu.pl/pobierz.php|Polish]] remix
 * [[DerivativeTeam/Derivatives/Tamil|Tamil]] remix

=== Customizations ===
 * [[DerivativeTeam/Derivatives/BackBox|BackBox]] - A penetration test and security assessment oriented derivative providing a network and informatic systems analysis toolkit.
 * [[DerivativeTeam/Derivatives/Guadalinex|Guadalinex]] - A Spanish language derivative sponsored by the Andalusia regional government in Spain.

== Derivative Team Community ==
The Derivative Team Community consists of Ubuntu based distributions that have chosen to work less closely with the Ubuntu Community. Often, they are more experimental or are branching from the Derivative Teams mission.


=== Customizations ===


== Known ==
Known derivatives have not yet chosen to work with the Derivative Team.

=== Localizations ===
 * [[DerivativeTeam/Derivatives/Japanese|Japanese]] version
 * [[DerivativeTeam/Derivatives/Runtu|Runtu]] Russian Ubuntu version

=== Customizations ===
 * [[DerivativeTeam/Derivatives/Mint|Mint]]
 * [[DerivativeTeam/Derivatives/BackSlash Linux|BackSlash Linux]] - Indian Operating system featuring a beautiful custom desktop called "BackSlash Shell".
 * [[SharkLinux]] - A derivative featuring the MATE desktop.
 * [[DerivativeTeam/Derivatives/Bardinux|Bardinux]] - A derivative developed at the University of La Laguna in the Canary Islands.
 * Ichthux - Kubuntu for Christians http://ichthux.com
 * Cybermohalla Labs - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/ubuntu-in/2006-October/000362.html
 * XPressLinux - http://www.xpresslinux.com/
 * D-Link's Router Development Environment - http://www.heise.de/english/newsticker/news/88428
 * Deft LInux "Digital Evidence and Forensics Toolkit" - http://www.stevelab.net/deft/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=12&Itemid=26
 * Linux MCE personal video recorder - http://www.stevelab.net/deft/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=12&Itemid=26
 * MAX - Madrid schools distro http://www.educa.madrid.org/web/madrid_linux/
 * Klikit - http://www.klikit.org/
 * Polippix - digital rights for Denmark - http://polippix.org/
 * K-uab-untu - http://www.uab.es Autonomous University of Barcelona
 * [[http://www.lll.lu|LLL (Linux pour Luxembourg Lycees)]]
 * [[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/DerivativeTeam/Derivatives/moonOS|moonOS]], Cambodian http://www.moonos.co.cc/
 * Hannah Montana Linux http://hannahmontana.sourceforge.net
 * Ulteo - Gael Duval's new distro
 * ImpiLinux - South African love
 * mEDUXa - Canary Islands schools

=== TODO Contact ===
 * [[DerivativeTeam/Derivatives/Freespire|Freespire]] - A fully libre derivative sponsored by PC/OpenSystems.
 * [[DerivativeTeam/Derivatives/Linspire|Linspire]] - A derivative sponsored by PC/OpenSystems optimized for ease of use.
 * [[DerivativeTeam/Derivatives/Vinux|Vinux]] - A customised edition for blind and partially sighted users
 * [[DerivativeTeam/Derivatives/BlankOn|BlankOn]] - Indonesian derivative, Live CD and provide localization
 * [[DerivativeTeam/Derivatives/Elbuntu|Elbuntu]] - LiveCD based on Enlightenment
 * [[DerivativeTeam/Derivatives/Zorin OS|Zorin OS]] - A Windows-like Linux distribution based on Ubuntu.
 * [[DerivativeTeam/Derivatives/GnomeLiveCD|Gnome Live CD]] - LiveCD to demonstrate GNOME
 * [[DerivativeTeam/Derivatives/Gnoppix|Gnoppix]] - LiveCD
 * [[DerivativeTeam/Derivatives/gOS|gOS]] - based on Ubuntu and Enlightenment
 * [[DerivativeTeam/Derivatives/ImpiLinux|ImpiLinux]]
 * [[DerivativeTeam/Derivatives/Italian/Itis Linux|Itis Linux]] - Italian Operating System for Italian High Schools
 * [[DerivativeTeam/Derivatives/Kiwi_Linux|Kiwi_Linux]] - Romanian/Hungarian customization
 * [[DerivativeTeam/Derivatives/nUbuntu|nUbuntu]] - security testing platform
 * [[DerivativeTeam/Derivatives/PUD|PUD Gnu/Linux]] - Taiwanese mini live and installation CD
 * [[DerivativeTeam/Derivatives/PyramidLinux|Pyramid Linux]] - stripped down version for embedded systems.
 * [[DerivativeTeam/Derivatives/TheOpenCD|TheOpenCD]]
 * [[DerivativeTeam/Derivatives/Ulteo|Ulteo]]
 * [[DerivativeTeam/Derivatives/Polish|Polish]] version
 * [[DerivativeTeam/Derivatives/Bardinux|Bardinux]] - Universidad de La Laguna (a Canary Islands university) - http://bardinux.ull.es
 * [[DerivativeTeam/Derivatives/FreezyLinux|FreezyLinux]]
 * [[DerivativeTeam/Derivatives/OzOS|OzOS]]
 * [[DerivativeTeam/Derivatives/moonOS|moonOS]] - GNOME, E17 and LXDE-based distro with Appshell Framework and a custom File Hierarchy System. http://www.moonos.org/
 * [[DerivativeTeam/Derivatives/Ubuntu eee|Ubuntu Eee]] - Ubuntu customized for the Asus Eee PC and other netbooks
 * [[DerivativeTeam/Derivatives/SuperX|SuperX]] - Commercial operating system based on KDE4 and Ubuntu, originating from India.

=== TODO Create Page ===
Please create subpages for these distributions just like for others. Use [[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/DerivativeTeam/Derivatives#head-e598e9013fdf053a4a1034473a6093ef5441184c|the form below]] to create new subpages based on the default template. When you create a page for one of the following distros please move it up to "TODO Contact" section.
 * [[https://sourceforge.net/projects/greenie/|Greenie]] - Greenie Linux is a Slovak desktop distribution based on Ubuntu and optimised for users in Slovakia and the Czech Republic.
 * mEDUXa - Canary Islands schools http://www.grupocpd.com/archivos_documentos/info_meduxa/meduxa_project_released
 * Cybermohalla Labs - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/ubuntu-in/2006-October/000362.html
 * XPressLinux - http://www.xpresslinux.com/
 * Ubuntu CE - http://www.whatwouldjesusdownload.com/christianubuntu/2006/07/about-ubuntu-christian-edition.html
 * Yamefa - french customization - http://yamefa.linux.free.fr/?page=informations&langue=en
 * AMA Desktop - http://sourceforge.net/projects/amadesktop/
 * Embun - Malaysian derivative - http://www.xanadu.com.my/embun/
 * Alinex - a Portuguese distribution based on Ubuntu - http://www.alinex.org/
 * Protech - a security oriented distribution based on Ubuntu - http://techm4sters.org/
 * Ultimate Edition (previously: Ubuntu Ultimate) - http://ultimateedition.info/
 * Alegna Linux - http://alegnalinux.lynksee.com/
 * Mythbuntu - http://www.mythbuntu.org/
 * Vacarm Linux - an Ubuntu-based Linux distribution with a focus on IT security - http://vacarmlinux.verdelhan.eu/
 * Comfusion (previously known as Uberyl) is a desktop Linux distribution that combines an Ubuntu base system with the latest 3D desktop technologies on a live DVD http://comfusion.es/
 * Satux - brazilian derivative http://www.satux.org.br/
 * Screamix - derivative designed for network and applications security, and penetration testing tasks http://www.screamix-project.org/
 * Ubuntu Home Server http://www.ubuntuhomeserver.org/
 * zUbuntu - a port of the Ubuntu distribution to the zSeries mainframe from IBM https://launchpad.net/zubuntu
 * tuXlab - a derivative of Edubuntu that uses the Xfce desktop instead of Gnome https://launchpad.net/tuxlab
 * Dewalinux - linux distro based on Ubuntu, targeted for internet cafes https://launchpad.net/dewalinux http://www.josscenter.blogspot.com/ http://wiki.ubuntu-id.org/DewaLinux
 * SymphonyOS http://www.symphonyos.com/
 * Nexenta - GNU/OpenSolaris distribution based on Ubuntu and Debian http://www.gnusolaris.org/gswiki
 * MoLinux - an Ubuntu-based Linux distribution developed by the government of Castilla la Mancha in Spain. http://www.molinux.info/
 * Linux-EduCD - polish education livecd once based on Ubuntu, now based on PCLinuxOS http://www.linux-educd.pl/
 * Ubuntu Media Center http://en.ubuntumediacenter.org/ https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UbuntuMediaCenter
 * LinuxMCE - Kubuntu media center addon http://linuxmce.com/
 * Klikit - Kubuntu derivative - http://www.klikit.org/
 * UbuntuiES - Ubuntu-based Spanish live GNU/Linux distribution, optimised to run on a USB pen drives http://ubuntuies.com/
 * Big Linux - brazilian derivative http://www.biglinux.com.br/
 * LliureX - an Edubuntu-based live DVD developed by the Council of Culture, Education and Sport at the Municipality of Valencia in Spain, designed for deployment in schools throughout the region http://www.lliurex.net/
 * LinuxTLE - Thai derivative http://www.opentle.org/
 * DEFT (acronym of Digital Evidence & Forensic Toolkit) is a customised distribution of the Xubuntu live Linux CD. It is an easy-to-use system that includes excellent hardware detection and some of the best open source applications dedicated to incident response and computer forensics. http://deft.yourside.it/
 * BlUbuntu - Ubuntu for the blind (in Polish) http://blubuntu.polip.com/
 * Hiweed - Chinese derivative. http://www.hiweed.com/
 * MAX - Madrid_Linux, or MAX for short, created by the Council of Education of Madrid, Spain. http://www.educa.madrid.org/web/madrid_linux/
 * OpenGeu - formerly known as gebuntu, combines gnome and enlightenment. http://opengeu.intilinux.com/Home.html
 * INX - Commandline live cd. http://www.inx.maincontent.net/
 * eeeXubuntu - Xubuntu for the Asus eeepc. http://wiki.eeeuser.com/ubuntu:eeexubuntu:home
 * Xbox Xubuntu - for the Xbox. http://www.xbox-linux.org/wiki/XUbuntu
 * Zebuntu - Ubuntu derivative aiming at running BeOS apps http://zebuntu.com/
 * Frubuntu - forensic response ubuntu remix http://www.frubuntu.com https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Frubuntu
 * Biobuntu - Bioinformatics workstation/server http://bioinformatics.rri.sari.ac.uk/biobuntu/ [[https://blueprints.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+spec/biobuntu|Launchpad spec]]
 * CrunchBang - OpenBox based lightweight Ubuntu derivative http://crunchbang.org/projects/linux/
 * Groovix http://groovix.com/groovix_software.html
 * Catapulta http://www.catapulta.org/
 * Hellix/Linux - an Ubuntu-based distribution created by the Association of Free Software Users in Hellín, Spain. http://hellix.org/
 * PC/OS - a Xubuntu-based desktop distribution with the goal of providing all multimedia codecs out of the box and an easy-to-use and simplified user interface with Xfce. http://pc-os.org/
 * andLinux - a complete Ubuntu Linux system running seamlessly in Windows 2000 based systems, based on CoLinux http://andlinux.org/
 * Maryan Linux - Enlightenment based derivative http://maryanlinux.wordpress.com
 * DTLinux - livecd for server administration and recovery (in Polish) http://dream-tech.eu/linux.html
 * Polippix - Danish privacy-oriented distro based on Kubuntu 8.04. http://polippix.org/
 * eAR OS - multimedia-oriented distribution http://www.earos.dk/
 * BoliviaOS - Bolivian desktop-oriented derivative http://www.boliviaos.org/
 * wattOS - lightweight, low power derivative http://www.planetwatt.com/index.php
 * Linux Genealogy CD - live cd with genealogy software, such as Gramps http://gramps-project.org/wiki/index.php?title=Linux_Genealogy_CD
 * Poseidon Linux - Academic and scientific variant from Brazil but available in 7 languages, and with official support in Portuguese, English and Spanish. It has versions for 32 and 64bit computers http://www.poseidonlinux.org/
 * Bubuntu - http://bubuntu.net/Bubuntu.html
 * Workbench - based on Xubuntu. http://my-codebits.site88.net/workbench/index.html
 * Super Ubuntu - with added codecs and other software. http://hacktolive.org/su
 * iMagic OS - commercial derivative based on Kubuntu. http://www.imagicos.com/
 * SecurPC - Created by a group of Italian lawyers; includes VirtualBox, and various resources for lawyers. Website (in Italian): http://www.securpc.it/
 * ZevenOS - derivative with BeOS-like user interface http://www.zevenos.com/
 * Ubuntu Russian Remix - Russian localization remix maintained by Saratov Linux Centre (Russia). English intro: http://www.linux-saratov.ru/linux/ubuntu/rubuntu/rubuntu-en.php
 * Estobuntu - Estonian localization http://estobuntu.org/
 * Linux4One - designed for Acer Aspire Netbooks. http://www.linux4one.it/ (in Italian)
 * eeebuntu - Based on 8.10, a remix for asus eeepcs. http://www.eeebuntu.org/
 * galinux - Galician localization. http://galinux.mancomun.org/
 * Kuki Linux - For Acer Aspire netbooks http://www.kuki.me/
 * Zubuntu a.k.a. ZaurusUbuntu - For Sharp Zaurus http://www.omegamoon.com/blog/static.php?page=ZaurusUbuntu
 * ArtistX - formerly Mediainlinux, a full multimedia distribution. http://artistx.org/site2/
 * ProgeX - customized gnome-based distro. http://open-progex.com/
 * Debris - minimal gnome-based distro. http://www.debrislinux.org/
 * Dotsch UX - A USB/Diskless/Harddisk BOINC Ubuntu Linux Distribution. http://www.dotsch.de/boinc/Dotsch_UX.html
 * Apodio - Multimedia distro from France http://www.apo33.org/apodio/doku.php
 * Qimo - Ubuntu for kids http://www.qimo4kids.com/
 * linux spirit - deribado de linux mint y xubuntu. http://linuxspirites.blogspot.com/
 * elementary OS - user-experience-centric distribution with a custom DE http://elementaryos.org/
=== Other lists of derivatives ===
 * http://www.ubuntu.com/about/about-ubuntu/derivatives
 * [[https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu-website/+bugs?field.searchtext=derivative&orderby=-datecreated&search=Search&field.status%3Alist=NEW&field.status%3Alist=INCOMPLETE_WITH_RESPONSE&field.status%3Alist=INCOMPLETE_WITHOUT_RESPONSE&field.status%3Alist=INVALID&field.status%3Alist=WONTFIX&field.status%3Alist=CONFIRMED&field.status%3Alist=TRIAGED&field.status%3Alist=INPROGRESS&field.status%3Alist=FIXCOMMITTED&field.status%3Alist=FIXRELEASED&assignee_option=any&field.assignee=&field.bug_reporter=&field.bug_contact=&field.bug_commenter=&field.subscriber=&field.omit_dupes.used=&field.omit_dupes=on&field.has_patch.used=&field.has_cve.used=&field.tag=&field.tags_combinator=ANY|derivatives @ Ubuntu website bugs]]
 * [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Ubuntu-based_distributions|Ubuntu derivatives @ Wikipedia]]
 * [[http://distrowatch.com/search.php?category=All&origin=All&basedon=Ubuntu&desktop=All&architecture=All&status=All|Ubuntu derivatives @ DistroWatch]]

= Join the Ubuntu Ecosystem =
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 1. Add your distribution to this page.
 2. Create a distribution information page.
 3. Create a distribution contact account in Launch Pad.
 4. Join the Derivative team.

If you are not interested in joining us at this time, please add your contact information so potential users can find you.

= Create a derivative subpage =

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Ubuntu Ecosystem

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  • Ubuntu Server - The most popular server Linux in the cloud and data centre, includes five years of guaranteed free upgrades.

  • Ubuntu Core - Ubuntu Core is a lean, strictly confined and fully transactional operating system for the Internet of Things.

  • Ubuntu Cloud - Ubuntu builds optimised and certified server images for partners like Amazon AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform, Oracle, Rackspace and IBM Cloud.

Recognised Ubuntu Flavors

Ubuntu flavours offer a unique way to experience Ubuntu, each with their own choice of default applications and settings. Ubuntu flavours are backed by the full Ubuntu archive for packages and updates.

  • Current Ubuntu Flavors

    • Kubuntu - Kubuntu offers the KDE Plasma Workspace experience, a good-looking system for home and office use.

    • Lubuntu - Lubuntu is a light, fast, and modern Ubuntu flavor using LXQt as its default desktop environment. Lubuntu used to use LXDE as its default desktop environment.

    • Ubuntu Budgie - Ubuntu Budgie provides the Budgie desktop environment which focuses on simplicity and elegance. It provides a traditional desktop metaphor based interface utilising a customisable panel based menu driven system.

    • Ubuntu Kylin - The Ubuntu Kylin project is tuned to the needs of Chinese users, providing a thoughtful and elegant Chinese experience out-of-the-box.

    • Ubuntu MATE - Ubuntu MATE expresses the simplicity of a classic desktop environment. Ubuntu MATE is the continuation of the GNOME 2 desktop which was Ubuntu's default desktop until October 2010.

    • Ubuntu Studio - Ubuntu Studio is a multimedia content creation flavor of Ubuntu, aimed at the audio, video and graphic enthusiast or professional.

    • Xubuntu - Xubuntu is an elegant and easy to use operating system. Xubuntu comes with Xfce, which is a stable, light and configurable desktop environment.

Official Localizations

Localizations created and maintained by approved Ubuntu localization teams.

Customizations

  • BackBox - A penetration test and security assessment oriented derivative providing a network and informatic systems analysis toolkit.

  • BackSlash Linux - An Indian derivative featuring a beautiful custom desktop called "BackSlash Shell".

  • Bardinux - A derivative developed at the University of La Laguna in the Canary Islands.

  • BlankOn - An Indonesian derivative with enhanced localization targeted to small and medium-sized businesses and schools in Indonesia.

  • Bodhi Linux - A derivative featuring Moksha, an Enlightenment-17-based desktop environment.

  • elementary OS - A derivative featuring the Pantheon desktop environment, customized apps, and AppCenter app store.

  • Emmabuntüs - A derivative designed to facilitate the refurbishing of computers given to humanitarian organizations.

  • EnsoOS - A derivative based on elementary OS featuring a customized XFCE desktop environment.

  • Feren OS - A derivative based on Linux Mint with the Cinnamon desktop environment.

  • Freespire - A fully libre derivative sponsored by PC/OpenSystems.

  • GalliumOS - A derivative for ChromeOS devices.

  • Guadalinex - A Spanish language derivative sponsored by the Andalusia regional government in Spain.

  • Greenie - A Slovak derivative based on Ubuntu and optimised for users in Slovakia and the Czech Republic.

  • KDE Neon - The latest and greatest of KDE community software packaged on a rock-solid base of Ubuntu LTS.

  • Linspire - A derivative offered by PC/OpenSystems optimized for ease of use.

  • Linux Lite - Linux Lite is a beginner-friendly Linux derivative based on Ubuntu's long-term support (LTS) release and featuring the Xfce desktop.

  • Linux Mint - A derivative that provides a classic desktop experience with many convenient, custom tools and out-of-the-box multimedia support.

  • LliureX - A derivative developed by the Council of Culture, Education and Sport at the Municipality of Valencia, Spain.

  • LXLE - A derivative of Lubuntu LTS for older PC hardware.

  • Nitrux - A commercial derivative featuring Nomad, a KDE-based custom desktop environment.

  • Nova - A derivative developed by the University of Computer Sciences in Havana, Cuba.

  • OSGeoLive - A self-contained bootable DVD, USB drive, or VM that allows you to try a wide variety of open source geospatial software

  • Peppermint - A Lubuntu-based Linux derivative that aims to be fast and use minimal system resources.

  • Pop!_OS - A derivative featuring a custom GNOME desktop from Linux PC manufacturer System76.

  • Regolith Linux - A derivative featuring a custom i3 tiling window manager and GNOME system management tools.

  • SharkLinux - A derivative featuring the MATE desktop with the Ubuntu hardware enablement kernel installed by default.

  • SuperX - An Indian derivative featuring a customized KDE desktop environment.

  • Trisquel - A fully libre derivative of Ubuntu approved by the Free Software Foundation.

  • UBports - A community-developed fork of Ubuntu Touch, a derivative of Ubuntu for mobile and tablet devices.

  • Vinux - A derivative for blind and partially sighted users.

  • Voyager Live - A derivative showcasing the XFCE desktop environment. Also publishes a GNOME version.

  • wattOS - A derivative using the LXDE or i3 desktop environments that aims for energy efficiency.

  • Zorin OS - A derivative designed for newcomers to Linux.

Other Lists of Derivatives

Former Recognised Flavors

Former Localizations

Former Editions

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