Comparison With Ubuntu
Ubuntu and Kubuntu differ typically in only the graphical applications and tools.
| Software | Ubuntu | Kubuntu |
|---|---|---|
| Kernel & Core | Linux Kernel & Ubuntu Core | |
| Graphics | X.Org Server | |
| Sound | PulseAudio | |
| Multimedia | GStreamer | |
| Desktop | Unity | Plasma Desktop |
| Primary Toolkit | GTK+, Nux & Qt | Qt |
| Browser | Firefox | Rekonq |
| Office | LibreOffice | |
| Email & PIM | Thunderbird | Kontact |
Kubuntu's Plasma Desktop is fully customizable without extra tools or configuration file editing. Originally designed to ease transition for users from other operating systems (such as Microsoft Windows) by allowing a similar desktop layout, the KDE Plasma Desktop incorporates widget-centric modularity that allows the user to incorporate function similar to all other operating systems and also create new functionality not found in other operating system desktops. Desktop effects are integrated in the standard KWin installation, and enabled by default if supported.
Because Ubuntu and Kubuntu use the same sources, any application intended for one is installable and runnable on the other. Consequently, it is very common to see situations such as Firefox running on Kubuntu, or K3b running on Ubuntu.
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