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Top 5 Ubuntu Alternatives

Written By
Web Webster
Web Webster
Aug 11, 2011

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“1. Xubuntu: Developed by hard working people, Xubuntu looks
amazing and it is, of course, based on the Ubuntu operating system.
Being lightweight, Xubuntu is well-suited for both desktops and
laptops or netbooks.

“Xubuntu contains all the programs you need for your daily
tasks, such as a web browser, an office suite, instant messaging,
multimedia playback and lots more.

“Xubuntu even has a dock, and the next release will feature
Linux kernel 3.0, LightDM and the famous Xfce 4.8 desktop
environment.”


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Web Webster

Web Webster

Web Webster has more than 20 years of writing and editorial experience in the tech sector. He’s written and edited news, demand generation, user-focused, and thought leadership content for business software solutions, consumer tech, and Linux Today, he edits and writes for a portfolio of tech industry news and analysis websites including webopedia.com, and DatabaseJournal.com.

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