Ubuntu MATE

Reader supplied reviews for Ubuntu MATE Average rating 8.1 from 74 review(s) Please specify which version of the distribtion you are reviewing. Please selecting a rating in the range of 1-10. Please write at least a few sentences about the distribution while limiting your review to 4080 characters. What are your thoughts on Ubuntu MATE? Please include a few pros and a few cons, along with your overall impression of the operating system. Our FAQ page has tips on writing a good mini-review. Version: -- 24.1024.0423.1023.0422.1022.0421.1021.0420.1020.0419.1019.0418.1018.0417.1017.0416.1016.0415.1015.0414.1014.04.2 Rating:    -- 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 out of 10 Your review (minimum 250 words): Past reviews - sort by: DateVotes Version: 24.04 Rating: 10 Date: 2024-05-23 Votes: 12 Ubuntu MATE is a Linux distribution based on Ubuntu that uses the MATE desktop environment. It is a lightweight and user-friendly distribution that is a good choice for older computers and users who prefer a traditional desktop experience. Pros: Lightweight and fast User-friendly and easy to use Traditional desktop experience Large software repository Active community Long-term support Cons: Not as many customization options as some other distributions Some software may not be as well-supported as on other distributions Overall, Ubuntu MATE is a great choice for users who are looking for a lightweight, user-friendly, and stable Linux distribution. It is a good option for older computers and users who prefer a traditional desktop experience. Here are some of the things that make Ubuntu MATE a great choice: It is based on Ubuntu, which is one of the most popular and well-supported Linux distributions. It uses the MATE desktop environment, which is a lightweight and user-friendly desktop environment that is based on GNOME 2. It has a large software repository, so you can easily find the software you need. It has an active community, so you can get help if you need it. It has long-term support, which means that it will receive security updates for five years. If you are looking for a new Linux distribution, I recommend giving Ubuntu MATE a try. It is a great choice for users of all levels of experience. Was this review helpful? Yes No Version: 24.04 Rating: 3 Date: 2024-05-04 Votes: 0 Installed the latest UM24.04 LTS in Virtual box with some difficulties. I noticed that everything that I use has been removed. Mate Desktop no longer works, Software Boutique removed and replaced with Gnome Applications, Solitaire and Mahjongg removed, Vivaldi was taken out before and I had to install it manually. I can use a browser and Gimp on any other system. The reason why I stayed with Ubuntu Mate for many years were the features mentioned above that are now gone. What a shame that a once fantastic distribution can't longer continue due to Gnome incompatibilities. Was this review helpful? Yes No Version: 23.10 Rating: 1 Date: 2024-04-15 Votes: 0 Ubuntu Mate 24.04 Beta Just tried the new release of Ubuntu Mate, 24.04 Beta. Was unable to install. After answering 2 or 3 questions during the installation, the installer shut down. It never made it to actually installing the software. I read several comments on-line that many who tried to install it in a virtual machine had the same problem. I was trying to install it to hard metal. Gave up after rebooting and trying 3 or 4 times with the same result. This is the first time I've tried a Linux distro, even a Beta, that was completely unusable. Usually had fairly good luck with Ubuntu and community editions through the years. Not sure what happened to this one. Been reading quite a few comments on Distrowatch how the quality of Ubuntu distro's have been declining over the last 2 or 3 years. May try it again after it leaves the Beta stage. Was this review helpful? Yes No See all 74 reader reviews of Ubuntu MATE...