Lubuntu or Ubuntu? All the differences

Lubuntu and Ubuntu are Linux operating systems that you can download and use for free. The systems differ mainly in their user interface, system requirements and pre-installed default programs. You can test both systems in a live demo before installing them permanently.

The differences between Lubuntu and Ubuntu

Overall, it can be said that Lubuntu is significantly more resource-efficient than Ubuntu. The operating system was developed especially for old computers and requires only a minimum of power from the installed hardware. Although Linux systems have significantly lower hardware requirements overall than Windows, Lubuntu sets its own standard here. In return, users have to do without graphic effects on the screen and some familiar standard programs. Ubuntu also does not have high system requirements and can be installed on most average computers. So, if the system requirements are met for both operating systems, it is mainly a matter of taste which system you prefer. You can install Ubuntu and Lubuntu as a demo version and thus test them extensively before making a final decision.

The system requirements

1. Processor: Ubuntu needs a 2 GHz single processor, Lubuntu 700 MHz.
2. Memory: Ubuntu needs at least 2 GB, Lubuntu 512 MB.
3. Festplattenspeicher: Ubuntu benötigt 25 GB, Lubuntu 5 GB.
4. Long-Term-Support: Ubuntu wird fünf Jahre Support erhalten, Lubuntu drei Jahre.

Weitere Unterschiede

1. Benutzeroberfläche: Ubuntu nutzt den Unity-3D-Desktop, Lubuntu den LXDE-Desktop.
2. Standard-Programme: Ubuntu nutzt Libre-Office, Thunderbird und Ryhtmbox, während Lubuntu als Standard auf Abiword, Sylpheed und Audacious setzt.
3. Darstellung: Ubuntu nutzt die Möglichkeiten der 3D-Oberfläche und zeigt zahlreiche Grafikeffekte beim Öffnen und Schließen der Programme, worauf Lubuntu vollständig verzichtet.