Xubuntu vs Lubuntu – 10 Things You Need to Know Before Picking One

Xubuntu vs Lubuntu – 10 Things You Need to Know Before Picking One

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Mar 18, 2026

If you’ve been exploring lightweight Linux distributions, you’ve probably come across Xubuntu and Lubuntu. These two Ubuntu flavors are often recommended for older hardware, minimal systems, or users who simply want a fast and efficient desktop environment.

Many users who install software like Waterfox, productivity tools such as ONLYOFFICE 9.3, or editors like Vim, while learning commands like pwd, running Notepad++ on Linux, or working with features like split screen in Vim, eventually reach the same question: which lightweight Ubuntu variant should I use?

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