Lubuntu or Ubuntu: system requirements
Lubuntu is based on Ubuntu, but uses resource-saving techniques. So it will run even on weak PC's or Laptops. Ubuntu is more demanding.
- Lubuntu requires a 700 MHz Single processor. Ubuntu a 2 GHz dual processor.
- As memory is specified in Lubuntu 512 MB. In the case of Ubuntu 2 GB.
- Lubuntu requires 5 GB of hard disk space. Ubuntu 25 GB.
- The LTS Version of Ubuntu is valid for 5 years, in the case of Lubuntu, it is only 3 years. "LTS" stands for "Long Term Support" and means the duration for which an operating system can receive new Updates and bug fixes.
Lubuntu and Ubuntu are the system requirements
Lubuntu or Ubuntu: The graphical user interface
Lubuntu and Ubuntu are based on the same Linux operating system core. Also software resources shared between the two Operating Systems. The biggest difference is in the graphical user interface.
- Lubuntu the lean LXDE Desktop environment, Ubuntu uses the specially developed Unity 3D Desktop.
- In the current Version 16.04 of Ubuntu Unity 3D is used, which requires a graphics card with 3D acceleration is required. For example, when Opening or Closing of programs, the certain graphic effects.
- The Unity 3D environment is particularly economical with screen space and looks very tidy. On the left is a bar with frequently important Prorgammen, such as, for example, LibreOffice, web browser, or the system settings.
- The LXDE Desktop environment, Lubuntu is simple and works simply. There are no effects to be used when Opening or Closing programs. User to navigate through.
- Through the few dependencies between the components and programs the user interface is very resource-friendly. Even on old PC or laptop, the Desktop runs fast and smooth.
Lubuntu and Ubuntu: user interface
Lubuntu or Ubuntu: standard applications
Lubuntu and Ubuntu use a different default applications. Lubuntu relies on fast, resource-saving programs. However, you can install in General, any program from Ubuntu to Lubuntu, and Vice versa.
- As the Office solution is in Ubuntu, the LibreOffce included, what with OpenOffice is similar. Lubuntu comes with Abiword, which is a pure Text - write program.
- In the case of both Linux operating systems as the default web browser Firefox pre-installed. Lubuntu offers in addition to Chromium , which is a Variant of the Chrome browser from Google.
- As an E-Mail Client in Ubuntu, the well-known Thunderbird the Mozilla Foundation, the Firefox web browser has developed. In Lubuntu there is with Sylpheed a sleek, easy-to-configure E-Mail program.
- For audio playback offers Ubuntu Rhythmbox, while Lubuntu Audacious uses. With Rhythmbox, you can import a music collection, and manage, edit Tags and create playlists. In addition, the program supports Ripping and Burning Audio CDs, Internet radio, Podcasts, Replay Gain, Music Sharing, and a Party mode. Audacios offers, besides the Music playback, only Internet radio.
- Video playback Ubuntu Totem and Lubuntu uses Gnome Mplayer. Special Features in the case of Totem, the image output device on a TV, the DVB-playback, recording, screen shots and the playing of YouTube Videos. In the Gnome Mplayer, DVB-T playback, the Streaming of multimedia content, and Online TV and Radio should be emphasized.
Lubuntu and Ubuntu: standard applications
Xubuntu is a more lean Linux Distribution based on Ubuntu. A comparison between Lbuntu or Xubuntu we give you in the next tip.
