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= Ubuntu Ecosystem =
== Canonical Sponsored ==
Canonical sponsored derivatives are created and maintained by Canonical and the Ubuntu community. All Quality Assurance and Governance is managed by Ubuntu.
 * Kubuntu - Ubuntu with the K Desktop Environment
 * Edubuntu - Ubuntu for Education
 * Xubuntu - Ubuntu with the XFCE desktop environment
 * Ubuntu Server Edition - Ubuntu for Servers
  * [[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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== 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.
== Official 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.
 * [[UbuntuFlavors#Current_flavors|Current Ubuntu Flavors]]:
  * [[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.
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=== Localizations ===
Member localizations are created and maintained by Approved Ubuntu LoCo teams.
 * [:DerivativeTeam/Derivatives/Kurdish:Kurdish] version
 * [:DerivativeTeam/Derivatives/Tamil:Tamil] version
== 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]] 🇷🇺
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=== Customizations ===
 * [:DerivativeTeam/Derivatives/Baltix:Baltix] - GNU/Linux for Baltic states (Mainly for Lithuania and Latvia)
 * [:DerivativeTeam/Derivatives/Fluxbuntu:Fluxbuntu] - uses Fluxbox as the desktop environment
 * [:DerivativeTeam/Derivatives/Freespire:Freespire] - Freespire is a community-driven operating system based on Ubuntu, but also provides users the choice of including proprietary codecs, drivers and applications as they see fit.
 * [:DerivativeTeam/Derivatives/Linspire:Linspire]
== Derivatives ==
 * [[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/BlankOn|BlankOn]] - A derivative with enhanced localization targeted to small and medium-sized businesses and schools in Indonesia.
 * [[https://www.bodhilinux.com/|Bodhi Linux]] - A derivative featuring Moksha, an Enlightenment-17-based desktop environment.
 * [[https://elementary.io/|elementary OS]] - A derivative featuring the Pantheon desktop environment, customized apps, and app store.
 * [[https://www.enso-os.site/|Enso OS]] - A derivative based on elementary OS featuring a customized XFCE desktop environment.
 * [[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/DerivativeTeam/Derivatives/feren%20OS|feren OS]] - A derivative based on Ubuntu with the Cinnamon and the KDE Desktop Environment.
 * [[https://www.freespire.net/|Freespire]] - A fully libre derivative sponsored by PC/OpenSystems who also make the commercial derivative Linspire.
 * [[https://galliumos.org/|GalliumOS]] - A derivative optimized for ChromeOS devices.
 * [[DerivativeTeam/Derivatives/Guadalinex|Guadalinex]] - A Spanish-language derivative sponsored by the Andalusia regional government in Spain.
 * [[https://greenie.sourceforge.io/|Greenie]] - A derivative based on Ubuntu and optimised for users in Slovakia and the Czech Republic.
 * [[https://neon.kde.org/|KDE neon]] - The latest KDE community software packaged on a rock-solid base of Ubuntu LTS.
 * [[https://www.linspirelinux.com/|Linspire]] - A commercial derivative offered by PC/OpenSystems with support optimized for ease of use.
 * [[https://www.linuxliteos.com/|Linux Lite]] - A beginner-friendly Linux derivative based on the LTS release featuring the Xfce desktop environment.
 * [[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/va/|LliureX]] - A Catalan-language derivative developed by the Council of Culture, Education and Sport at the Municipality of Valencia, Spain.
 * [[https://lxle.net/|LXLE]] - A derivative of Lubuntu for older PC hardware based on LTS.
 * [[https://nxos.org/|Nitrux]] - A commercial derivative featuring Nomad, a KDE-based custom desktop environment.
 * [[https://www.nova.cu/|Nova]] - A Spanish-language 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 OS]] - A Lubuntu-based Linux derivative that aims to be fast and use minimal system resources.
 * [[https://pop.system76.com/|Pop!_OS]] - A derivative featuring a custom GNOME desktop from Linux PC manufacturer System76.
 * [[https://regolith-linux.org/|Regolith]] - 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 derivative featuring a customized KDE desktop environment developed in India.
 * [[https://trisquel.info/|Trisquel GNU/Linux]] - 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.
 * [[https://voyagerlive.org/|Voyager Ubuntu]] - A derivative showcasing the XFCE desktop environment. Also publishes a GNOME version.
 * [[https://www.planetwatt.com/|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.
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== 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.
=== Other Lists of Derivatives ===
 * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Ubuntu-based_derivatives|English Wikipedia]]
 * [[https://distrowatch.com/search.php?category=All&origin=All&basedon=Ubuntu&desktop=All&architecture=All&status=All|DistroWatch]]
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=== Localizations ===
Community localizations are created and maintained by new Ubuntu LoCo teams, individuals, or organizations.
 * [:DerivativeTeam/Derivatives/Italian:Italian] version (translated by CreaLabs)
== Defunct Projects ==
=== Former Recognised Flavors ===
 * [[UbuntuFlavors#Deprecated_flavors|Deprecated Ubuntu Flavors]]
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=== Customizations ===
 * [:DerivativeTeam/Derivatives/UfficioZero:Ufficio Zero] - Italian derivative for newbie office users, by CreaLabs
=== Former Localizations ===
 * [[DerivativeTeam/Derivatives/Italian|Italian]]
* [[http://ubuntu.pl/pobierz.php|Polish]]
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== Known ==
Known derivatives have not yet chosen to work with the Derivative Team.

=== Localizations ===
 * [:DerivativeTeam/Derivatives/Dubuntu:Dubuntu] Simplified Chinese localization
 * [:DerivativeTeam/Derivatives/Tilix:Tilix] Bulgarian localization
 * [:DerivativeTeam/Derivatives/Finnish:Finnish] version
 * [:DerivativeTeam/Derivatives/Guadalinex:Guadalinex] - Spanish derivative
 * [:DerivativeTeam/Derivatives/Japanese:Japanese] version
 * [:DerivativeTeam/Derivatives/Taiwanese:Taiwanese] version

=== Customizations ===
 * [:DerivativeTeam/Derivatives/ArabianLinux:Arabian Linux]
 * [:DerivativeTeam/Derivatives/gNewSense:gNewSense] - FSF approved operating system using only free software
 * [:DerivativeTeam/Derivatives/Ichthux:Ichthux] - Kubuntu for Christians
 * [:DerivativeTeam/Derivatives/Mepis:Mepis]
 * [:DerivativeTeam/Derivatives/Mint:Mint]
 * [:DerivativeTeam/Derivatives/Pioneer:Pioneer]

=== TODO Contact ===
 * [:DerivativeTeam/Derivatives/GnomeLiveCD:Gnome Live CD] - LiveCD to demonstrate GNOME
 * [:DerivativeTeam/Derivatives/Gnoppix:Gnoppix] - LiveCD
 * [:DerivativeTeam/Derivatives/ImpiLinux:ImpiLinux]
 * [: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]

=== TODO Create Page ===
 * Elbuntu - fast and eye candy distro, based on Enlightenment DR17 desktop environment + Enlightenment Foundation Libraries based software.
 * Universidad de la Laguana - Canary Islands university
 * mEDUXa - Canary Islands schools
 * 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

= Join the Ubuntu Ecosystem =
Derivatives please join us.
 
 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.
=== Former Editions ===
These editions were created and maintained by Canonical and the Ubuntu community. They received full support from Canonical, its partners and the community.
  * [[https://launchpad.net/ubuntu-jeos|Ubuntu JeOS]]
  * [[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/MobileTeam/Mobile|Ubuntu Mobile]]
  * [[http://www.ubuntu.com/netbook|Ubuntu Netbook]]
  * [[https://launchpad.net/ubuntu-business-remix‎|Ubuntu Business Desktop Remix]]
  * [[http://www.ubuntu.com/phone/ubuntu-for-android|Ubuntu for Android]]
  * [[http://www.ubuntu.com/phone|Ubuntu for phones]]
  * [[http://www.ubuntu.com/tablet|Ubuntu on tablets]]
  * [[http://www.ubuntu.com/tv|Ubuntu TV]]
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Ubuntu Ecosystem

  • Ubuntu Desktop - Ubuntu is a complete desktop Linux operating system, freely available with both community and professional support.

  • 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.

Official 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:

Derivatives

  • 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.

  • BlankOn - A 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 app store.

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

  • feren OS - A derivative based on Ubuntu with the Cinnamon and the KDE Desktop Environment.

  • Freespire - A fully libre derivative sponsored by PC/OpenSystems who also make the commercial derivative Linspire.

  • GalliumOS - A derivative optimized for ChromeOS devices.

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

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

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

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

  • Linux Lite - A beginner-friendly Linux derivative based on the LTS release featuring the Xfce desktop environment.

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

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

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

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

  • Nova - A Spanish-language 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 OS - 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 - 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 derivative featuring a customized KDE desktop environment developed in India.

  • Trisquel GNU/Linux - 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.

  • Voyager Ubuntu - 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

Defunct Projects

Former Recognised Flavors

Former Localizations

Former Editions

These editions were created and maintained by Canonical and the Ubuntu community. They received full support from Canonical, its partners and the community.


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