Lubuntu vs Xubuntu
A detailed side-by-side comparison to help you choose the right Linux distribution for your needs.
Lubuntu
Lightweight Ubuntu variant using LXQt desktop.
Xubuntu
Stable Ubuntu variant using lightweight Xfce.
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About Lubuntu
Lubuntu is a lightweight Linux distribution based on Ubuntu that uses the LXQt desktop environment in place of GNOME. Lubuntu was originally touted as being "lighter, less resource hungry and more energy-efficient", but now aims to be "a functional yet modular distribution focused on getting out of the way and letting users use their computer".
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Xubuntu is a Canonical-recognized, community-maintained derivative of the Ubuntu operating system. The name Xubuntu is a portmanteau of Xfce and Ubuntu, as it uses the Xfce desktop environment, instead of Ubuntu's customized GNOME desktop.
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