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Difference between ubuntu, xubuntu, and kubuntu?

PostPosted: Fri Oct 31, 2008 10:29 am
by jh13
Can someone explain whats the main difference between those OS and what they are mainly used as.

Re: Difference between ubuntu, xubuntu, and kubuntu?

PostPosted: Fri Oct 31, 2008 10:36 am
by pch.shot
This should give you the info you need:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ubuntu

Re: Difference between ubuntu, xubuntu, and kubuntu?

PostPosted: Tue Nov 04, 2008 9:35 pm
by LeadFingers
The main difference is the desktop they use
Ubuntu uses Gnome
Kubuntu uses KDE
Xubuntu uses Xfce
Each has it's own special look and feel

Of course each GDM (General Desktop Manager) likes to use it's own apps
so there is a difference in the apps they each use as well.