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Kubuntu

Linux operating system distribution derived from Ubuntu but with KDE environment. Created by Canonical Ltd

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Kubuntu is an official "flavor" of Ubuntu that uses the KDE Plasma desktop environment instead of the default Unity . This gives it a completely different look and feel.

Kubuntu is an operating system built by a worldwide team of expert developers. It contains all the applications you need: a web browser, an office suite, media apps, an instant messaging client and many more. More Info »

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Kubuntu was added by Nicad in Jan 2010 and the latest update was made in Nov 2018. The list of alternatives was updated Oct 2018 There is a history of all activites on Kubuntu in our Activity Log. It's possible to update the information on Kubuntu or report it as discontinued, duplicated or spam.

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Kubuntu desktop using KDE Plasma

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about Kubuntu · Jun 2011 · Helpful Not helpful Report as spam

Light and firendly interface!

The only negative point, that I know were:
It doesnt display the renaiming time of the battery.... :/

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