{"id":17045,"date":"2024-05-16T19:36:53","date_gmt":"2024-05-16T19:36:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.appservgrid.com\/paw92\/?p=17045"},"modified":"2024-05-16T19:36:55","modified_gmt":"2024-05-16T19:36:55","slug":"10-best-ubuntu-based-linux-distributions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.appservgrid.com\/paw92\/index.php\/2024\/05\/16\/10-best-ubuntu-based-linux-distributions\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Best Ubuntu-Based Linux Distributions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Ubuntu<\/strong>\u00a0is arguably one of the most popular and\u00a0widely-used Linux distributions\u00a0owing to its classic UI, stability, user-friendliness, and rich repository that contains over\u00a0<strong>50,000<\/strong>\u00a0software packages. Furthermore, it comes highly recommended for beginners who are trying to give a shot at Linux.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition,&nbsp;<strong>Ubuntu<\/strong>&nbsp;is supported by a vast community of dedicated open-source developers who actively maintain and contribute to its development to deliver up-to-date software packages, updates, and bug fixes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are numerous flavors based on&nbsp;<strong>Ubuntu<\/strong>, and a common misconception is that they are all the same. While they may be based on&nbsp;<strong>Ubuntu<\/strong>, each flavor ships with its own unique style and variations to make it stand out from the rest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this guide, we are going to explore some of the most popular Ubuntu-based Linux distributions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Table of Contents<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1. Linux Mint<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2. Elementary OS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3. Zorin OS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4. POP! OS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>5. LXLE<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>6. Kubuntu<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>7. Lubuntu<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>8. Xubuntu<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>9. Ubuntu Budgie<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>10. KDE Neon<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Linux Mint<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Used by millions around the globe,&nbsp;<strong>Linux Mint<\/strong>&nbsp;is a massively popular Linux flavor based on&nbsp;<strong>Ubuntu<\/strong>. It provides a sleek UI with out-of-the-box applications for everyday use such as LibreOffice Suite, Firefox, Pidgin, Thunderbird, and multimedia apps such as VLC and Audacious media players.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\" id=\"attachment_38891\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tecmint.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Linux-Mint.png\" alt=\"Linux Mint Desktop\" class=\"wp-image-38891\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Linux Mint Desktop<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Owing to its simplicity and ease of use,\u00a0<strong>Linux Mint<\/strong>\u00a0is considered ideal for beginners who are making a\u00a0transition from Windows to Linux\u00a0and those who prefer to steer clear from the default\u00a0<strong>GNOME<\/strong>\u00a0desktop but still enjoy the stability and the same code base that\u00a0<strong>Ubuntu<\/strong>\u00a0provides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most recent releases of\u00a0<strong>Linux Mint<\/strong>\u00a0are\u00a0Linux Mint 20\u00a0and\u00a0Linux Mint 21, which are based on\u00a0<strong>Ubuntu 20.04 LTS<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>Ubuntu 22.04 LTS<\/strong>\u00a0respectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Elementary OS<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If there was ever a Linux flavor that was built with stunning appeal in mind without compromising crucial aspects such as stability and security, then it has to be an\u00a0<strong>elementary OS<\/strong>, which is based on\u00a0<strong>Ubuntu<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>elementary OS<\/strong>&nbsp;is an open-source flavor that ships with an eye-candy&nbsp;<strong>Pantheon<\/strong>&nbsp;desktop environment inspired by Apple\u2019s macOS. It provides a dock that is reminiscent of&nbsp;<strong>macOS<\/strong>, beautifully styled icons, and numerous fonts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\" id=\"attachment_38895\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tecmint.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Elementary-OS.jpg\" alt=\"Elementary OS Desktop\" class=\"wp-image-38895\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Elementary OS Desktop<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>From its official site,&nbsp;<strong>elementary OS<\/strong>&nbsp;emphasizes on keeping users\u2019 data as private as possible by not collecting sensitive data. It also takes pride in being a fast and reliable operating system ideal for those transitioning from macOS and Windows environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just like&nbsp;<strong>Ubuntu<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>elementary OS<\/strong>&nbsp;comes with its own Software store known as&nbsp;<strong>App Center<\/strong>&nbsp;from where you can download and install your favourite applications (both free and paid) with a simple mouse-click. Of course, it ships with default apps such as Epiphany, Photo Viewer, and video\/media playing applications but the variety is quite limited compared to&nbsp;<strong>Linux Mint<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Zorin OS<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Written in\u00a0<strong>C<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>C++<\/strong>, and\u00a0<strong>Python<\/strong>,\u00a0Zorin\u00a0is a fast, and stable Linux distribution that ships with a sleek UI that closely mimics Windows 7. Zorin is hyped as an ideal alternative to Windows and, upon trying it out, I couldn\u2019t agree more. The bottom panel resembles the traditional taskbar found in Windows with the iconic start menu and pinned application shortcuts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\" id=\"attachment_38890\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tecmint.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Zorin-OS.png\" alt=\"Zorin OS Desktop\" class=\"wp-image-38890\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Zorin OS Desktop<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Like&nbsp;<strong>elementary OS<\/strong>, it underscores the fact that it respects users\u2019 privacy by not collecting private and sensitive data. One cannot be certain about this claim and you can only take their word for it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another key highlight is its ability to run impressively well on old PCs \u2013 with as little as 1 GHz Intel Dual Core processor, 1 GB of RAM &amp; 10G of hard disk space. Additionally, you get to enjoy powerful applications such as LibreOffice, Calendar app &amp; Slack, and games that work out of the box.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. POP! OS<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Developed &amp; maintained by&nbsp;<strong>System76<\/strong>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/pop.system76.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">POP! OS<\/a>&nbsp;is yet another open-source distribution based on Canonical\u2019s Ubuntu.&nbsp;<strong>POP<\/strong>&nbsp;breathes some fresh air into the user experience with an emphasis on streamlined workflows thanks to its raft of keyboard shortcuts and automatic window tiling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\" id=\"attachment_39418\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tecmint.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Pop_OS-Desktop.png\" alt=\"Pop!_OS Desktop\" class=\"wp-image-39418\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pop!_OS Desktop<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>POP!<\/strong>&nbsp;also brings on board a&nbsp;<strong>Software Center- Pop! Shop<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 that is replete with applications from diverse categories such as Science &amp; Engineering, development, communication, and gaming apps to mention a few.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A remarkable improvement that POP! has made is the bundling of&nbsp;<strong>NVIDIA<\/strong>&nbsp;drivers into the ISO image. In fact, during the download, you get to select between the standard Intel\/AMD ISO image and one that ships with NVIDIA drivers for systems equipped with NVIDIA GPU. The ability to handle hybrid graphics makes POP ideal for gaming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The latest version of POP! Is&nbsp;<strong>POP! 22.04 LTS<\/strong>&nbsp;based on&nbsp;<strong>Ubuntu 22.04 LTS<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. LXLE<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are wondering what to do with your aging piece of hardware, and the only thought that crosses your mind is tossing it in the dumpster, you might want to hold back a little and try out&nbsp;<strong>LXLE<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\" id=\"attachment_39227\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tecmint.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/LXLE-Linux.jpg\" alt=\"LXLE Linux\" class=\"wp-image-39227\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">LXLE Linux<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The\u00a0LXLE\u00a0project was primarily developed to revive old PCs that have low specifications and have seemingly outlived their usefulness. How does it achieve this?\u00a0<strong>LXLE<\/strong>\u00a0ships with a\u00a0lightweight LXDE desktop environment\u00a0that is friendly to the system resources without compromising on the functionality required to get things done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We have included it in  the\u00a0best Linux distributions for old computers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>LXLE<\/strong>&nbsp;is packed with cool wallpapers and numerous other additions and customization options that you can apply to suit your style. It\u2019s super fast on boot and general performance and ships with added PPAs to provide extended software availability.&nbsp;<strong>LXLE<\/strong>&nbsp;is available in both 32-bit and 64-bit versions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The latest release of LXLE is LXLE 18.04 LTS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. Kubuntu<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Kubuntu\u00a0is a lightweight\u00a0<strong>Ubuntu<\/strong>\u00a0variant that\u00a0ships with a KDE Plasma desktop\u00a0instead of the traditional\u00a0<strong>GNOME<\/strong>\u00a0environment. The lightweight\u00a0<strong>KDE Plasma<\/strong>\u00a0is extremely lean and doesn\u2019t gobble up the CPU. In so doing, it frees up system resources to be used by other processes. The end result is a faster and more reliable system that enables you to do so much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\" id=\"attachment_39771\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tecmint.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Kubuntu.png\" alt=\"Kubuntu Linux\" class=\"wp-image-39771\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Kubuntu Linux<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Like&nbsp;<strong>Ubuntu<\/strong>, it\u2019s quite easy to install and use. The&nbsp;<strong>KDE Plasma<\/strong>&nbsp;provides a sleek &amp; elegant look and feels with numerous wallpapers and polished icons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aside from the desktop environment, it resembles&nbsp;<strong>Ubuntu<\/strong>&nbsp;in almost every other way like shipping with a set of apps for everyday use like office, graphics, email, music, and photography applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kubuntu adopts the same versioning system as Ubuntu and the latest release \u2013 Kubuntu 20.04 LTS \u2013 is based on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7. Lubuntu<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We cannot afford to leave out&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/lubuntu.me\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lubuntu<\/a>&nbsp;which is a lightweight distro that comes with an&nbsp;<strong>LXDE\/LXQT<\/strong>&nbsp;desktop environment alongside an assortment of lightweight applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\" id=\"attachment_39230\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tecmint.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Lubuntu-Linux.jpg\" alt=\"Lubuntu Linux\" class=\"wp-image-39230\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Lubuntu Linux<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>With a minimalistic desktop environment, it comes recommended for systems with low hardware specifications, more especially old PCs with 2G RAM. The latest version at the time of writing this guide is Lubuntu 22.04 with the LXQt desktop environment, which will be supported until April 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>8. Xubuntu<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A portmanteau of\u00a0<strong>Xfce<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>Ubuntu<\/strong>,\u00a0Xubuntu\u00a0is a community-driven\u00a0<strong>Ubuntu<\/strong>\u00a0variant that is lean, stable, and highly customizable. It ships with a modern and stylish look and out-of-the-box applications to get you started. You can easily install it on your laptop, or desktop and even an older PC would suffice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\" id=\"attachment_39772\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tecmint.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Xubuntu.png\" alt=\"Xubuntu Linux Desktop\" class=\"wp-image-39772\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Xubuntu Linux Desktop<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The latest release is Xubuntu 22.04 which will be supported till 2025 and is also based on&nbsp;<strong>Ubuntu 22.04 LTS<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>9. Ubuntu Budgie<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As you might have guessed,\u00a0Ubuntu Budgie\u00a0is a fusion of the traditional\u00a0<strong>Ubuntu<\/strong>\u00a0distribution with the innovative and sleek Budgie desktop. The latest release,\u00a0<strong>Ubuntu Budgie 22.04 LTS<\/strong>\u00a0is a flavor of\u00a0<strong>Ubuntu 22.04 LTS<\/strong>. It aims at combining the simplicity and elegance of Budgie with the stability and reliability of the traditional Ubuntu desktop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\" id=\"attachment_39773\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tecmint.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Ubuntu-Budgie.png\" alt=\"Ubuntu Budgie\" class=\"wp-image-39773\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ubuntu Budgie<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ubuntu Budgie 22.04 LTS<\/strong>&nbsp;features tons of enhancements such as 4K resolution support, a new window shuffler, budgie-nemo integration, and updated GNOME dependencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>10. KDE Neon<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We earlier featured\u00a0KDE Neon\u00a0in an article about the\u00a0best Linux distros for KDE Plasma 5. Just like\u00a0<strong>Kubuntu<\/strong>, it ships with\u00a0<strong>KDE Plasma 5<\/strong>, and the latest version \u2013\u00a0<strong>KDE Neon 22.04 LTS<\/strong>\u00a0is rebased on\u00a0<strong>Ubuntu 22.04 LTS<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\" id=\"attachment_39774\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tecmint.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/KDE-Neon.png\" alt=\"KDE Neon\" class=\"wp-image-39774\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">KDE Neon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This may not be the entire list of all Ubuntu-based Linux distros. We decided to feature the top 10 commonly used Ubuntu-based distributions.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tecmint.com\/ubuntu-based-linux-distributions\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.tecmint.com\/ubuntu-based-linux-distributions\/\">Source<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ubuntu\u00a0is arguably one of the most popular and\u00a0widely-used Linux distributions\u00a0owing to its classic UI, stability, user-friendliness, and rich repository that contains over\u00a050,000\u00a0software packages. Furthermore, it comes highly recommended for beginners who are trying to give a shot at Linux. In addition,&nbsp;Ubuntu&nbsp;is supported by a vast community of dedicated open-source developers who actively maintain and contribute &hellip; <\/p>\n<p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.appservgrid.com\/paw92\/index.php\/2024\/05\/16\/10-best-ubuntu-based-linux-distributions\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;10 Best Ubuntu-Based Linux Distributions&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-17045","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-linux"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.appservgrid.com\/paw92\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17045","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.appservgrid.com\/paw92\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.appservgrid.com\/paw92\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.appservgrid.com\/paw92\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.appservgrid.com\/paw92\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=17045"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.appservgrid.com\/paw92\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17045\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":17046,"href":"https:\/\/www.appservgrid.com\/paw92\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17045\/revisions\/17046"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.appservgrid.com\/paw92\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=17045"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.appservgrid.com\/paw92\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=17045"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.appservgrid.com\/paw92\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=17045"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}