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Ubuntu MATE is a stable, easy-to-use operating system with a configurable desktop environment. It is ideal for those who want the most out of their computers and prefer a traditional desktop metaphor. With modest hardware requirements it is suitable for modern workstations, single board computers and older hardware alike. Ubuntu MATE makes modern computers fast and old computers usable.


Ubuntu MATE has a number of guiding objectives and goals.


>Accessible to all, regardless of language and physical ability.
>Increase both Ubuntu and MATE Desktop user adoption.
>Ubuntu alternative for computers that aren’t powerful enough to run a composited desktop.
>First choice Ubuntu platform for remote workstation solutions such as LTSP and X2Go.
>Recreate the halcyon days of Ubuntu for users who prefer a traditional desktop metaphor.
>Use themes and artwork similar to Ubuntu so that Ubuntu MATE is immediately familiar.
>When possible contribute to Debian so both the Debian and Ubuntu communities benefit.
>Software selection will favour functionality and stability over lightness and whimsy.

The MATE Desktop is one such implementation of a desktop environment and includes a file manager which can connect you to your local and networked files, a text editor, calculator, archive manager, image viewer, document viewer, system monitor and terminal. All of which are highly customisable and managed via a control centre.

MATE Desktop provides an intuitive and attractive desktop environment using traditional metaphors, which means if you’ve ever used Microsoft Windows or Apple Mac OS, it will feel very familiar.

The MATE Desktop has a rich history and is the continuation of the GNOME2 desktop, which was the default desktop environment on many Linux and Unix operating systems for over a decade. This means that MATE Desktop is tried, tested and very reliable.

Remember to donate.

https://ubuntu-mate.org/donate/