Xubuntu

Infobox OS
name = Xubuntu



caption = Xubuntu 8.04
developer = Canonical Ltd./Ubuntu Foundation
family = Linux
source_model = free software / open source
latest_release_version = 8.04 (Hardy Heron)
latest_release_date = April 24, 2008
kernel_type = Monolithic kernel
ui = Xfce
license = GNU Public License
working_state = Current
website = [http://www.xubuntu.org www.xubuntu.org]

Xubuntu is an official derivative of the Ubuntu operating system, using the Xfce desktop environment. Xubuntu's goals are to "provide an easy to use distribution (...) with a focus on integration, usability and performance, with a particular focus on low memory footprint (...) based around the ideals and values of Ubuntu."

History

Xubuntu was originally rumored to release alongside "Breezy Badger" (5.10) versions of the Ubuntu line, but an official release date was not decided upon, although the Xubuntu name was used for a metapackage (xubuntu-desktop) which would install an Xfce desktop. The first official Xubuntu release, led by Jani Monoses, appeared on June 1, 2006, alongside the Ubuntu 6.06 line (including Kubuntu and Edubuntu) code named "Dapper Drake". The current version is 8.04 (Hardy Heron).

In October 2007, Monoses announced that he would be stepping down as the project lead and handing the reins over to Lionel Le Folgoc. Folgoc led the project until March 2008 at which time Cody A.W. Somerville was appointed by the Xubuntu community. Somerville developed a comprehensive strategy for the Xubuntu project named the " [https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Xubuntu/Specifications/Intrepid/StrategyDocument Xubuntu Strategy Document] ". At the time of writing, the document is currently awaiting a second reading by the Ubuntu Community Council.

Derivatives

A slightly customized version of Xubuntu is delivered with the Linutop. The main modifications are the inclusion of a kernel and an X.org driver that only supports the Linutop's Geode LX CPU and its built-in graphic chip.

[http://wiki.eeeuser.com/ubuntu:eeexubuntu:home eeeXubuntu] is a variant of Xubuntu for the storage-constrained Asus Eee PC.

A minimal Xubuntu variant called " [http://www.pcuser.com.au/pcuser/hs2.nsf/dir/LatestEdition UserOS Ultra] " was produced for Australia's PC User magazine.

PC/OS is a derivative of Xubuntu whose interface is made to look like BeOS. [http://pcos08.wordpress.com/]

System Requirements

Xubuntu can be installed with one of 2 CDs, both requiring at least 1.5GB of hard drive space. Installing with the Desktop CD requires 192 MB of RAM, while the Alternate CD (which uses a text based installer), requires 64 MB of RAM, and also allows access to additional options for the installation. cite web | url = http://www.xubuntu.org/get#requirements | title=Xubuntu 8.04 Hardware Requirements | accessdate = 2008-04-10 ] Once installed, Xubuntu can run with 192 MB RAM, but it is strongly recommended to have at least 256 MB RAM.

See also

* Fluxbuntu
* Live CD
* Xfce
* Ubuntu

Notes and references

External links

* [http://www.xubuntu.org Xubuntu Official Website]
* [http://wiki.ubuntu.com/Xubuntu Xubuntu at the Ubuntu Wiki]
* [http://www.ubuntuvideo.com/ Ubuntu Video] - Features Xubuntu video tutorials and demonstrations