Ubuntu MATE
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| Developer | Ubuntu MATE team |
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| OS family | Unix-like |
| Working state | Current |
| Source model | Open source |
| Initial release | 23 October 2014 |
| Latest release | 16.10 / 13 October 2016 |
| Available in | Multilingual |
| Update method | APT (Software Updater, Ubuntu Software Center) |
| Package manager | dpkg |
| Platforms | IA-32, x86-64, PowerPC, ARM |
| Kernel type | Monolithic |
| Userland | GNU |
| Default user interface | MATE |
| License |
Free software licenses (mainly GPL) |
| Official website | ubuntu-mate |
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Ubuntu MATE is a free and open-source Linux distribution and an official derivative of Ubuntu. Its main differentiation from Ubuntu is that it uses the MATE desktop environment as its default user interface, based on GNOME 2 which was used for Ubuntu versions prior to 11.04, instead of the Unity graphical shell that is the default user interface for the Ubuntu desktop.
The Ubuntu MATE project was founded by Martin Wimpress and Alan Pope and began as an unofficial derivative of Ubuntu, using an Ubuntu 14.10 base for its first release; a 14.04 LTS release followed shortly. As of February 2015, Ubuntu MATE gained the official Ubuntu flavour status from Canonical Ltd. as per the release of 15.04 Beta 1. In addition to IA-32 and x86-64 which were the initial supported platforms, Ubuntu MATE also supports PowerPC and ARMv7 (on the Raspberry Pi 2 and 3).
In April 2015, Ubuntu MATE announced a partnership with British computer reseller Entroware, enabling Entroware customers to purchase desktop and laptop computers with Ubuntu MATE preinstalled with full support. Several other hardware deals were announced later.
Released after the 14.10 release in order to provide long-term support until 2019, following Ubuntu
First release of Ubuntu MATE
First release as an official Ubuntu flavour
Features MATE 1.10, Ubuntu Software Centre not installed by default
First official LTS release; features MATE 1.12.x DE, expanded Welcome application and Software Boutique; has ZFS built in by default.
Current Ubuntu MATE release, with nine months of support.
In a May 2016 review Jesse Smith of DistroWatch concluded, "despite my initial problems getting Ubuntu MATE installed and running smoothly, I came away with a positive view of the distribution. The project is providing a very friendly desktop experience that requires few hardware resources by modern standards. I also want to tip my hat to the default theme used on Ubuntu MATE."
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