Built For The Future
What's Ubuntu Budgie?
Ubuntu Budgie is a proud official member of the Ubuntu family. We combine the simplicity and elegance of the Budgie interface to produce a traditional desktop orientated distro with a modern paradigm. Budgie is a desktop environment focused on having a clean and yet a powerful desktop without unnecessary bloat. To learn more about Budgie Desktop visit Budgie Website.
Fully functional out of the box, we include the best available Linux applications that makes you (our community) productive immediately. Backed by the powerful Debian derived Ubuntu repositories, customisation is just a 'point & click' away from allowing you to tailor the desktop to your way of working. Ubuntu Budgie comes with a collection of apps that enables you to work on everyday tasks and be productive.
Ready to take the challenge?
This is why you'll love Ubuntu Budgie
Firefox
Safe & easy web browser that protects your privacy.
Rhythmbox
Music player & organiser.
Thunderbird
Email app that's easy to set up & customize — packed with features!
LibreOffice
Full-featured office suite with Microsoft Office compatibility.
Budgie Welcome Center
Ubuntu Budgie’s Welcome Center – Learn and control your OS.
Launch quicker
Free, open source & cross-platform media player.
Deploy faster
Pre-Configured
Ubuntu Budgie includes carefully curated default applications and beautiful Budgie applets. It is ready to go right out of the box.
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Built-in Security
Security is taken seriously, with Ubuntu’s built-in security features like automatic updates and AppArmor profiles to always keep you safe.
Deploy faster
Powerful applications
While Budgie Desktop provides the essential user interface to control and use a computer, Ubuntu Budgie adds a collection of additional applications to turn your computer into a truly powerful workstation: from productivity to entertainment!
Deploy faster
Gaming
In the last couple of years Linux has become a first class gaming platform thanks to the arrival of the Steam Platform on Linux. At the time of writing Steam has more than 2000 high quality indie and AAA titles ready for Ubuntu Budgie. While Steam is a major step forward for gaming on Linux, there are also many high quality and enjoyable Open Source games titles available for Ubuntu Budgie. It doesn’t matter if you like flight simulators, motor racing, first person shooters, jump and run or card games, you’ll find something to keep you entertained.
You’ll feel quite at home
Easy Migrations
Connect your accounts, sync your calendars and download your favorite apps. Ubuntu Budgie is your very own Operating System!