
From the taskbar you will be able to access the main menu, switch between two virtual desktops (more can be added), access system functions (shutdown, restart, logout, etc.) and system tray programs. The Xfce desktop environment offered in Xubuntu is comprised of a taskbar on the upper part of the screen and a hidden dock at the bottom. Xfce is in charge of the desktop environment With Xubuntu you can get started right away, as the Live DVD is designed in such a way that it installs the operating system very quickly, straight from the boot menu of the Live DVD, and doesn’t force users to install additional software. The boot menu will allow users to try the entire system without installing it, boot the operating system that is already installed or test the RAM (system memory) for errors.

Like many other Ubuntu-derived operating systems, Xubuntu is distributed as Live DVD ISO images, supporting both 32-bit and 64-bit architectures. It provides users with a fast, stable and reliable computing environment for common day-to-day tasks.


Codename Trusty Tahr Release Date ApEnd of Life ApArticles Whisker menu was added as the default menu applet in the panel. MenuLibre replaced Alacarte as the menu editor and and Light locker became the default login manager, also replacing xscreensaver. New features and applications for Xubuntu 14.04 LTS included Xfdesktop 4.11 and Mugshot user account profile tool.
