About Kubuntu

This document is an introduction to Kubuntu™. It explains the Kubuntu™ project philosophy as well as its roots, and introduces the Kubuntu™ desktop.


Introduction to Kubuntu

Welcome to Kubuntu™ 12.10, the Quantal Quetzal release. Kubuntu™ is a user-friendly Linux™-based operating system that uses the KDEPlasma Desktop. With a predictable six month release cycle as part of the Ubuntu™ project, Kubuntu™ is the Linux™ distribution for everyone. The entire Kubuntu™ team thanks you for choosing Kubuntu™!

Example 1. The Kubuntu™ Desktop




Kubuntu™ includes more than 1,000 default packages (applications or utilities) and has access to more than 39,000 other packages to suit your needs. Kubuntu™ is based on the Linux™ kernel, version 3.5.0, and includes the core Ubuntu™ applications as well as KDE™ 4.8.90. Kubuntu™'s core applications include software for most common needs - browsing the web, email, a word processor and spreadsheet, applications for various types of multimedia files, and more!