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Reader supplied reviews for Kubuntu
Average rating
8.2 from 112 review(s)
Version: 24.10
Rating: 1
Date: 2025-03-10
Votes: 1
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I have been using Kubuntu for a few years now. I like but it has gone south. Almost every upgrade renders my system non-bootable. Requiring rescue with a live CD. This is the third time in the last year. I like KDE plasma, however, kubuntu is to be avoided because of wayland. It left me with a kernel panic not syncing vfs unable to mount. Kubuntu seems to blame Ubuntu, but the maintainers are ultimately responsible for the updates.
I am done with Kubuntu. Debian will cruise along for years without any issues.
Bye-Bye Kubuntu write if you get work...
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Version: 24.04
Rating: 5
Date: 2025-02-11
Votes: 1
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One of the positive things when trying this distro is the installation option : 'minimal', so you don't end up with tons of programs from the start, which you are never going to use anyway.
After installation, I noticed flatpaks are not enabled by default, ok, fine, you can choose to enable it manually. no problem.
Next up, immediately you run into problems, you install Google Chrome or some other applications and you want to pin them to your taskbar (empty pictogram with some programs, others work just fine (vivaldi).
How are there still issues like this in 2025?
What a poor user experience right from the get-go...... 5/10
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Version: 24.10
Rating: 9
Date: 2024-11-28
Votes: 29
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If you are looking for a KDE distribution, Kubuntu is the best choice in my humble opinion. Let me explain a little more. The KDE team has done a phenomenal job in preparing Plasma 6. In addition, Plasma development has now become more intensive. Yes, in each branch, bug fixes are made up to version 6.X.5. Unfortunately, this has a downside: there are quite a few bugs in versions .0, .1. These are the ones that users of distributions who receive continuous updates have to deal with. Fortunately, the Plasma development schedule coincides with the release of new versions of Kubuntu. So this distribution already includes versions 6.X.5. Tried and tested. Currently, 24.10 is version 6.1.5. And although this is not the latest version of Plasma, it works without any bugs. It is also worth noting that the Kubuntu developers provide an optimized version of the shell. You will not see Akonadi services here. The solid Debian/Ubuntu base adds to the pleasure of using Kubuntu. And of course, when talking about Ubuntu-based distributions, you can't ignore the topic of snap programs. I must say that they work very well and you shouldn't miss them. Don't believe the horror stories about snap that are circulating on the Internet. The only thing I would note about snap is the fact that snap programs don't support accent colors. That's why I gave it a 9 instead of a 10. But overall, I highly recommend this distribution. Friendly Computing is its slogan. And it's completely true.
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Version: 24.10
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-10-10
Votes: 91
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Switched from Ubuntu to Kubuntu with this version and KDE Plasma 6 desktop is amazing. It works so much smoother than the GNOME in Ubuntu. Also love all the features and customizations that it offers. Also Kubuntu uses less snap packages which is nice. I also have 3 monitors and they also are supported much better in Kubuntu. I like that the screenshot tool has some very nifty tools built in that you can use to annotate screenshots. And it can even be used to record videos. This should be the default *buntu edition.
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Version: 24.04
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-07-12
Votes: 100
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Disappointed with Ubuntu (GNOME is heavy as a boulder for a 10-year-old PC), I installed Kubuntu 24.04 LTS. I must say that it is light and easy to use with my computer, without overheating or slowing down. Only the choice of wallpaper (which can be changed with 2 mouse clicks) is open to criticism. Plasma 5 guarantees the stability I am looking for the next 3 years. On first start-up, I only had to give a 'snap refresh' to get a quick update of all containerised applications. For the first time, I can judge Kubuntu as 'excellent'.
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Version: 23.04
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-06-16
Votes: 0
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hello, linux user for years, I searched, installed and tested many distros, especially to "resurrect" old PCs and laptops, trying to solve the triangle "technical characteristics of the machine" - "ergonomics" - "performance / maintenance of the distro" as best as possible. In its MX-23.3_386 version, MX has established itself as the best choice to make an old HP mini from 2011 equipped with an Intel Atom N570 processor with only 1GB of ram usable again, without having a nervous breakdown!
So, yes, MX linux deserves this score of 10.
Bravo and thank you to their teams!
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Version: 24.04
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-06-13
Votes: 40
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After having a disaster with Open Suse that installed but did not boot unless I had my USB pen drive in my laptop I nearly gave up on Linux, But after a nights sleep I had the idea to download Ubuntu.
After reading about the different versions of Ubuntu I decided to download Kubuntu and flash my drive with Ballam Etcher that I found easy.
Installation was easy as the onscreen prompts were a breeze for the install.
I love the KDE desktop I find it better than Gnome in fact it remind me of Windows XP Windows 7 desktop its easy to use and the layout of everything is so nice.
I was worried that my games on Steam wont work but with a bit of Magic from proton on Steam my games worked a treat.
I am starting to use this more than my original Windows 11 set up if all my games work on this I will make my laptop a full Kubuntu laptop.
I am only a casual user of Linux I now some sudo commands but with the internet Linux is becoming easier to use, I would recommend this distro to anyone who wants to dip their toes into Linux.
I am running this on an Acer Aspire 5 with intel core i5 8GB ram with no problems
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Version: 24.04
Rating: 8
Date: 2024-05-30
Votes: 2
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After working with Ubuntu (Gnome) for several years, I decided to give KDE a chance.
I must say that the installation process feels "untested". Don't get me wrong - it worked fine. But the UI was very incoherent.
After installing I tried to familiarize myself with KDE, entered the settings menu and dragged some widgets around.
I have a bi-lingual keyboard. In the installation I was not able to switch between languages, so I set it on English (yes - there is a shiny page in installation which allows you to set-up bi-lingual keyboards - and in the end, it doesn't work).
So, I tried adding the other language after installation. There are two separate places to set the keyboard layout and they are incompatible with one another (right click the keyboard icon in the task bar VS going though the setting).
Also, adding widgets happen in one place while removing them - that's in a different place altogether :-(
One thing I must praise about KDE is the configurability - you can set everything just to your liking. And the eco-system of applications is great.
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Version: 24.04
Rating: 9
Date: 2024-05-27
Votes: 10
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I installed Kubuntu 24.04 on release date and it did not work properly.
Today I tried again and have had no problems anymore after the updates.
I used the full installation and disabled Snap afterwards with a script from the Kubuntu forum which worked flawlessly as sombody already wrote here (thank you).
Then I had to enable Flatpak (I also found in the Kubuntu forum how to do this) to install Firefox and Thunderbird from Flathub.
I don't care that it has no Plasma 6.
Plasma 5 is quite bug-free and reliable instead.
-1 point for the Snaps.
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Version: 24.04
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-05-04
Votes: 148
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Kubuntu holds a special place in my heart among Linux distributions, primarily due to its seamless integration of the KDE desktop environment. KDE's blend of beauty and functionality elevates the computing experience to new heights, making every interaction with Kubuntu a delight. From its visually captivating design to its wealth of customization options, KDE embodies the perfect balance between form and function.
What sets Kubuntu apart is not just its aesthetic appeal but also its robustness and reliability. Leveraging the solid foundation of Ubuntu, Kubuntu ensures a stable and dependable platform for all my computing needs. Whether I'm tackling everyday tasks or diving into more complex projects, I can trust Kubuntu to deliver consistent performance without any hiccups.
Moreover, the thriving community surrounding Kubuntu adds another layer of richness to the experience. Engaging with fellow users through forums, online resources, and collaborative projects fosters a sense of belonging and camaraderie. This communal spirit not only enhances the support ecosystem but also reinforces my appreciation for the open-source ethos driving Kubuntu forward.
In essence, Kubuntu with KDE isn't just a Linux distribution; it's a manifestation of the passion and dedication of countless contributors who have come together to create something truly exceptional. It's a testament to the power of open-source collaboration and innovation, empowering users like me to explore, create, and thrive in the world of Linux computing. For me, Ubuntu with KDE isn't just a choice; it's a journey—a journey filled with beauty, functionality, and endless possibilities.
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Version: 24.04
Rating: 7
Date: 2024-04-26
Votes: 14
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Kubuntu 24.04 LTS is one of the last major distributions to use Plasma 5 (Plasma 5.27.11 to be precise).
I consider this a good thing for an LTS release as Plasma 6 is still quite buggy (some belittle this and call it "rough around the edges").
I also appreciate that the default session is X11 and not Wayland (which really does need some more time to mature).
Unfortunately in Kubuntu 24.04 LTS also Thunderbird comes as a Snap now (additionally to the Firefox Snap) and Flatpak is not preinstalled.
You can run some scripts from the Kubuntu forum to remove Snap and replace Firefox and Thunderbird, and they have worked amazingly well for me.
I hope (K)Ubuntu will see the light and will also include Flatpaks one day!
Other than that 24.04 works without problems and is really fast so far.
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Version: 22.04
Rating: 9
Date: 2024-03-06
Votes: 28
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Nice to have KDE with the stability of Ubuntu LTS.
I switched from Ubuntu (Gnome), and it's faster, and I prefer the UX/UI.
Haven't had any issues so far (a couple months usage) - it is Ubuntu after all.
Installation was straight forward - looked like the Ubuntu install app, running in KDE.
Everything worked as expected afterwards.
I like the fact that it's still using X11, and not Wayland - there are simply too many little issues in Wayland for me to care still.
For one - using a 3rd party screenshot tool is a pain - x11 - no problem
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Version: 23.10
Rating: 2
Date: 2024-01-09
Votes: 0
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this is NOT an overall review of Kubuntu, kindly, please don't treat it as one
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first thing first, The installer's GUI is daunting and messy, could you be extremely generous with us and let us -at least- resize the GUI and the installer tabs? I guess "sda..", "free spa..." isn't that informative, you know?
Another thing that's common nowadays in many distros, which is the demand of an efi partition with a size of 300+ megabytes (if your bios type is UEFI of course)
some distros demand an even more ridiculous 600+ megabytes efi partition, this is not much, but it's pointlessly too much for an efi partition that can -and did- fit 3 distros and Windows booting options in less than 100 megabytes efi partition.
we can argue about if that's too much or barely sufficient size, but a little notice/warning would be nice instead of blocking the installation from proceeding unless the efi partition met that size criteria.
the very first step and it's that messy, do I even need to proceed? I shouldn't but I did only because I was excited to see how much of that 300+ mb efi partition is used. spoiler: I wasn't surprised.
I'm starting new development projects that require me to use an Ubuntu-based distro with KDE environment, I thought Ubuntu's "official" spin would be the pinnacle of what I'm looking for, but things starting this way is less likely to end well.
guess I should look somewhere else, and I hope whoever maintains this "official spin/flavor" do us a favor and work on reliability instead of making my icons dance smoother.
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Version: 23.10
Rating: 9
Date: 2023-12-29
Votes: 23
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Kubuntu is my one and only. Like most people I've tried many different distributions seeking the holy grail of the Linux world. Out of all, Kubuntu has given me the least amount of issues. First and foremost, KDE Plasma is awesome. Everything I need comes built in. No need to 3rd party extensions or themes. So upgrading is a Breeze...
Snaps (currently) are easy to remove, block and replace with flatpaks and Flathub. With backports I can enjoy the newer stuff rather waiting longer than I want to.
It helps that Ubuntu is popular as well cause support and software just makes it the easiest for me out of the lot.
Thanks!
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Version: 23.04
Rating: 9
Date: 2023-10-31
Votes: 62
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Kubuntu is very stable for me, I just love it as an OS and have minimal issues. I always chose KDE over Gnome just as a personal preference. However its cliche but I try not to use Snaps if possible but it's not a deal breaker for me. I use an AMD GPU and Freesync monitor for gaming with Wayland, also minimal issues. I was on Nobara(Fedora based) just previous to this, it was fine being close to the edge but came back to Ubuntu(Debian based) for the stability, along with more helpful resources and never looked back.
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Version: 23.10
Rating: 3
Date: 2023-10-18
Votes: 13
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Some Flatpaks in Wayland now have a lot of graphical issues. This was not the case in 23.04 so I'm not certain what happened. Both upgrade and fresh install suffer from this. So honestly this upgrade now feels like a regression. Think I'll be jumping ship to Tuxedo OS for some stability, consistency and normalcy. It was mostly a fun ride but Canonical is heading in a weird direction which unfortunately affects the official flavors such as Kubuntu (which I loved for a very long time). Thank you!
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Version: 22.04
Rating: 9
Date: 2023-10-01
Votes: 2
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I've been a part time Linux user for 20+ years, full time Linux user on my remote servers for a couple years but just recently full time on my laptop. I have been using Kubuntu 22.04 full time for about two months now and it work's with all my hardware on two different laptops, a 2015 i5 Toshiba and a 2022 i7 Asus, I'm not sure why it's not higher in the standings as the performance/snappiness seems to out perform other leading distros I've tried. Coming from Windows 10 I like the desktop layout, I use open vpn client, wifi6 and wpa3, and it all sets up and performs great! I'm not a gamer, mostly financials, video & photo editing and some programming on few remote servers.
I don't have enough experience with snap packages to give solid experienced opinion but on the surface it seems like self contained packages for users who just want an os they can use, may help Linux gain ground in the os world. I've replaced most of the snap programs with deb program, not sure why yet but figured I would stay true to the old ways till I know more.
happy computing and stay clear of as much telemetry as possible.
Retired data center center manager
73 Fred
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Version: 23.04
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-08-29
Votes: 24
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I remember reading and hearing that Kubuntu has a lot of KDE developers behind (as Kubuntu is a community proyect that uses the Ubuntu base) and it shows!
Stable, not too resource hungry, smooth and just works, best Ubuntu flavour and in my opinion is the best way to enjoy KDE along with openSUSE and Fedora KDE (set stable releases instead of upgrades every one or two years)
I would argue that to enjoy Kubuntu different from regular Ubuntu you should install the latest and greatest instead of the LTS, as compared to GNOME KDE does have a lot of small important upgrades each release (compared to GNOME 40 series that are small details from an already good experience)
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Version: 22.04
Rating: 6
Date: 2023-08-28
Votes: 0
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I started using kubuntu with the 20.04 release on a new machine that I had bought that year. I was turned on by the clean aesthetic and well-organized desktop. There was a little bit of a learning curve as far as customizing the desktop, but KDE is a very nice GUI with a lot of bells and whistles.
Software updates are slow, and for some reason the graphical file manager takes forever to delete files. I just go into the terminal to remove anything nowadays. Audio and visual support in the KDE environment is miserable. I have a 9th-gen Intel i7 with NVIDIA graphics and driver support can be a headache. Since upgrading to 22.04, the icon and system font sizes change arbitrarily (really small when I'm just running my laptop screen, so large as to be unusable when I have an external monitor plugged in) and I haven't really found a way to fix this. No support for the hardware screen brightness function. ALSA doesn't really work well in the KDE environment and I have a lot of headaches using a USB audio interface with it.
All in all, I think I'm going back to Ubuntu Studio as a daily driver.
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Version: 23.04
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-08-21
Votes: 5
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Simply, the best KDE experience, on par with openSUSE
Amazing hardware compatibility, stable periodic updates (instead of rolling release) and it just works
The distro is basically install and forget, so far I haven't had any crashes, bugs or similar (can't say the same for Manjaro or Fedora) snaps aren't what they used to be, now they are responsive and work really well (don't be part of the echochamber, try them yourself) to the point that I installed flatpak but I barely use it aside from a few specific software, I honestly trust Ubuntu and its flavours for daily work because they aren't flashy but they have one job and they do it well for a production machine
I would argue that Kubuntu is as stable as regular Ubuntu or openSUSE Leap (KDE)
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Version: 23.04
Rating: 9
Date: 2023-07-14
Votes: 2
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Creio ser a melhor 'flavor' do Ubuntu. Interface perfeita para beleza e liberdade de configuração.
Não tive nenhum problema, até o momento, com a versão 23.04. Na minha opinião a versão com KDE deveria ser a 'default' da distribuição. As reclamações a respeito do snap acredito não serem justificadas, gosto do empacotamento dessa forma.
I believe it is the best Ubuntu flavor. Perfect interface for beauty and freedom of configuration.
I have not had any problems, so far, with the 23.04 version. In my opinion, the KDE version should be the default version of the distribution. I believe that the complaints about snaps are not justified, I like the packaging in this way.
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Version: 23.04
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-07-09
Votes: 1
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Not much to say, simply I can say that is the best KDE experience, best Ubuntu flavour and overall one of the best OSs I have tried
Now that Kubuntu has an excellent Wayland support along with Pipewire OOTB I can properly ditch X11 and PulseAudio for the best, and I hope I never use them again after not using them for months already, I did a minimal install because despite don't minding snaps I want to set up everything myself so simply a minimal install and then install flatpak and you are ready to go (and NO, Ubuntu and its flavours DID NOT block flatpaks, only OOTB but they can still be installed like it has always been) while I did start with Linux Mint a while ago but I think it is stuck and it is becoming too outdated and unprepared for the future due the lack of Wayland and Pipewire, also the appearence could be a little more modern along with the Kernel
Kubuntu just works, so far it is the only KDE distro that never gave me any trouble on both of my setups, also on my laptop it gave me an excellent battery life (same with regular Ubuntu)
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Version: 22.04
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-06-27
Votes: 8
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Kubuntu 6.06 was my first setup with KDE (it was still KDE3). I love gnome for being its own desktop experience. But for most people, traditional, efficient, windows-like desktop is the better choice.
Now it hits 23.04 and KDE plasma has grown into a rock solid, full featured, but still a fast desktop environment in Linux/Unix world. The main feature I still can't find in other desktop is fractional scaling. KDE has had a really functional, stable fractional scaling in Linux.
And Kubuntu, without doubt, is one of the best Linux distribution with KDE.
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Version: 23.04
Rating: 8
Date: 2023-06-24
Votes: 1
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I love Kubuntu, it was my first distro when I left Windows. It is superior to Windows in almost every way. In comparing to other major distros(MX,Mint,Neon)it is a little on the heavy side, but being made for ex-windows user the devs want everything(apps and such) to be at the disposal of the user. One of my old laptops is slow so I opted for the very fast Q4OS and the Ubuntu based Quark OS which are very good distros as well. Linux is great, and filled with great distros for every taste and need, more stable and secure than windows. Made to run and get the job done.
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Version: 23.04
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-06-09
Votes: 6
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A great system, harnessing the best desktop environment in my opinion (that includes Windows and Mac) with the unmatched user-friendliness (hardware and software) of Ubuntu.
This might be an unpopular opinion on Linux forums but I really like snaps - they update automatically and I notice little to no difference in start times with debs (which I also like) - Flatpaks perform much worse on my system and often can't even access directories that they need, so are worse than uselss for me.
I look forward to trying out the all-snap OS Ubuntu has planned (hopefully it includes the community editions).
Boot up is slower than say Devuan (the other, and main, system I use), but it is as quick or quicker than Fedora, the most sluggish OS I have tried.
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Version: 23.04
Rating: 8
Date: 2023-06-03
Votes: 2
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After using elementary.io for a few years now I was looking for a new distro for my 11 year old ASUS notebook. I didn't feel like reinstaling the whole system at least once per year for the major version update. So I tried Kubuntu and so far it's working well (rn it's my daily driver since I got no access to my PC).
KDE Plasma is, alongside Cinnamon, one of my favorite Linux desktops to date. It's a bit heavy on the CPU, but the interface overall feels very streamlined and easy to navigate. Overall Kubuntu is quite a good OOB experience with a few minor stability issues unfortunately, but one of the most user-friendly Linux distros nonetheless.
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Version: 23.04
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-05-22
Votes: 2
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Of all the official Ubuntu flavors, Kubuntu is the one for me as well as the one I install for friends and family.
It's easy, stable, looks fantastic and it works extremely well. Perfect for the newbie to average user.
There hasn't been an issue with drivers on any machine I put this on. Including a 2012 MacBook Pro.
You don't get the latest and greatest but really six months isn't too long to wait. And for the newbie to average user it's a non issue.
10/10 after all existence of snaps/snapd have been removed and blocked. You do get a slight resource boost one this is completed.
7/10 if I left things the way they were. Yes, a 3 point loss with the snap system in place. 23.04 seems to be a bit quicker with launch speeds, but still not to the speed of APT and Flatpak. In addition, the snapd services running in the background are just too much. And there are issues with snap app audio and apps not auto updating as they claim to do.
I don't like my system or systems I install for others to have both Snap and Flatpak. So Flakpak is just a much better choice. Neither is perfect. But Flatpak has a larger inventory, perform pretty dang well and just doesn't have the problems snaps are continuously plagued with.
KUBUNTU!!!!
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Version: 23.04
Rating: 4
Date: 2023-04-24
Votes: 0
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Big disappointment.
1. After installing the system one of my working machines could not log in (one system AMD + Radeon, the other intel 7 + geforce 1050) problems with intel. I had to reinstall the distribution.
2. Alsa did not work right away and crashed.
3. After plugging flatpak the system stopped responding.
4. Software from snapcraft takes a very long time to start after starting. There is a 5-7 second wait. And the same amount when switching between tasks.
I think the developers couldn't make KDE 5.27 work with ubuntu 23.04. Maybe a patch will fix it, but there is one BUT, if Kubuntu is positioning itself as a stable system, why does it fail to work? Why does fedora KDE spin have no such problems. Why OpenSuse doesn't have problems either? Kubuntu team - don't call your product - STABLE. That is not a correct statement.
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Version: 22.10
Rating: 9
Date: 2023-03-24
Votes: 7
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Kubuntu for me is the gold standard of Linux.
Would get a 10/10 but had to take 1 away due to Snaps having issues with speed and audio. Perhaps in the future this will be a non issues. Fingers crossed!!!
Snaps aside, Kubuntu is very complete and easy. Unlike other KDE Plasma distributions, all the settings are right in System Settings (like Firewall, Driver Manager, Software Update) rather scattered elsewhere. There are no bundled distribution apps to make things "easier" (YaST for example). I'm of the mindset that if you have to include additional apps to manage your distribution, something is wrong.
It would be super sweet to have a rolling edition of this. But honestly, 6 months is worth the wait to keep things running smooth.
I really appreciate Ubuntu and KDE Plasma together. Like peanut-butter and jelly. Makes for a great experience for an average user such as myself. Every laptop I've installed this on worked out of the box. Wireless, Bluetooth... no problem. And yes, nVidia GPU!
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Version: 22.04
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-03-23
Votes: 5
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I have been using Ubuntu for a while, and recently I got a laptop and I didn't want to just give it regular Ubuntu, so to give it a try to Kubuntu to try something different from GNOME / GTK (I have used Cinnamon before) risking my sanity after horrible experiences with KDE (KDE Neon, Fedora, Manjaro, etc)
Honestly I'm impressed and happy with Kubuntu, after coutless bad experiences with KDE I finally found a good experience with it, my hardware worked right away without any problems at all, even with 4GB of ram (now 12), it is polished, stable, beautiful and the KDE apps are amazing and look so coherent and work really well in their natural environment
I did a minimal install so after a couple of commands I got everything I needed working up (like flatpaks, apps, and so on) idk why but everything felt as smooth as GNOME and with much less resources, KDE workflow is different from GNOME and while I got used to GNOME I didn't have much problems with KDE
I don't like customization anymore, so I left everything pretty much stock aside from the Papirus / Arc-KDE PPA, while Wayland does not come installed OOB it is really easy to install and works really well (WAY better than Fedora and Manjaro in my experience)
After using Kubuntu for a while as of the writing of this review I seriously would not mind if Kubuntu was the default Ubuntu experience, even after using many distros for a while, I started with Mint a while ago and after distrohopping a lot I ended up in regular Ubuntu and after trying Kubuntu I'm not so sure I would go back to Mint in terms of user experience, don't get me wrong, I love Mint but Kubuntu does feel like everything I love about Mint but more modern and up to date with the future of Linux (Wayland, Pipewire, aesthetically, and so on) while still being user friendly and not and accident prone like many KDE distros out there
No regrets about Kubuntu, I even have been thinking about switching from Ubuntu to Kubuntu on my main PC
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Version: 22.10
Rating: 8
Date: 2023-03-21
Votes: 5
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Kubuntu is the best of the Ubuntu flavors and in my not so humble opinion is the flavor that Canonical should adopt as their flagship and just call it Ubuntu. Then they should call the Gnome version Gubuntu or just abandon it entirely.
PROS: Kubuntu has the Ubuntu base plus KDE Plasma which is the best desktop environment (Cinnamon is #2).
CONS: Kubuntu is forced to use the Canonical installer, which does not have any of the advanced installer features we expect from Calamares or OpenSUSE. This means we don't get any fancy setups using Btrfs or ZFS.
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Version: 22.10
Rating: 9
Date: 2023-03-16
Votes: 1
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I installed it along time ago and never looked back. Every new version improves the stability and performance. They have reduced the impact of RAM a lot (around 800 MB on start) Looks amazing and works flawesly. You can easily modify it. Is the best Ubuntu version by far and I recommend it.
I've always think of kubuntu as a well made windows : -) and you have proton support (thank you Valve) and I can play windows native videogames under gnu-linux and works much better than you could expect....
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Version: 22.10
Rating: 9
Date: 2023-03-03
Votes: 2
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Kubuntu is the best of the Ubuntu flavors for me. The rest just pale in comparison when it comes to familiarity, workflow and drama. In my opinion, GNOME is the Fisher-Price of desktop environments. Meaning, it looks like it's made for children. And with the controversies and conflicts in house, developed by children as well. Why it continues to be the default for so many distributions is beyond me. Luckily, we usually have the freedom of choice for most.
Snap packages and backend support is the first thing I purge with any distribution that has them. Followed by a full on block! Not only are the slow to load, they have issues with auto updating and audio. Push as they may, they will never exist on any desktop system of mine.
No really much to say. Install, remove and block snaps, install flatpak/flathub support and restricted extras. Then install whatever else you want and enjoy!
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Version: 22.10
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-02-21
Votes: 0
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10/10
"Almost" built in Flatpak support.
Easy Wayland support.
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Version: 22.10
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-02-20
Votes: 1
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By far the best Debian-based distro.
Kubuntu is an official flavor of the Ubuntu (Debian) operating system that uses the KDE Plasma Desktop instead of the GNOME desktop environment. As part of the Ubuntu project, Kubuntu uses the same underlying systems. Kubuntu shares the same repositories as Ubuntu and is released regularly on the same schedule as Ubuntu. Kubuntu's team deserves a lot of kudos because Kubuntu has been my favorite KDE experience and I have tried MX, Q4OS, Neptune, Siduction, KaOS, Fedora, Manjaro, and Solus. They all had their strengths but they all had KDE quirks (Siduction, KaOS, Manjaro, Solus - all rolling releases) and package management was different in MX which I didn't like. Q4OS and Neptune were very good but they were still on Plasma 5.20
In conclusion, from my point of view Kubuntu is by far the best Debian-based ditro.
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Version: 22.10
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-02-18
Votes: 3
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This is a nice version.
I have used Fedora and this KDE desktop Ubuntu's version is so so so better.
Her tools and looks on top of Ubuntu's stability make Kubuntu a great Linux. Most things just work. I did have a problem with realtek alc 4080, The MSI motherboard is newer and isn't in the config yet. The front headphone doesn't work but the other sound outputs do.
It has been stable and fast. I would use Kubuntu before Windows 11 every day, it's just better today. After trying all the different types of desktops kde is my favorite.
Ubuntu has a nice installer and plenty of help for people learning.
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Version: 22.04
Rating: 9
Date: 2023-02-16
Votes: 3
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This is a nice version. The KDE desktop's tools and looks on top of Ubuntu's stability make Kubuntu a great Linux. Most things just work. I did have a problem with realtek alc 4080, The MSI motherboard is newer and isn't in the config yet. The front headphone doesn't work but the other sound outputs do.
It has been stable and fast. I would use Kubuntu before Windows 11 every day, it's just better today. After trying all the different types of desktops kde is my favorite.
Ubuntu has a nice installer and plenty of help for people learning.
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Version: 22.10
Rating: 9
Date: 2023-02-07
Votes: 11
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Ubuntu plus KDE gets you Kubuntu.
In my opinion, it's the best Ubuntu experience of the bunch. GNOME is just not practical on a small screen and extensions to tailor it the way you like is a headache with every upgrade. KDE out of the box has everything I need.
Like most people I really dislike Snaps. They are slow, quirky with audio and updates sometimes doesn't update like they're supposed to (so you have to manually do it in the command line). But it's easy enough to deal with. Remove all Snap packages and Snap Backend from Discover. Enable Flathub in Discover and start using flatpaks. For those with limited memory, you'll save some with Snapd not running in the background.
Kubuntu is very complete. Firewall and driver manager is build right into the System Settings which is very cool. It's all in one place! No jumping here or there for different settings. This is the way it should be... always!
Now you're not getting the latest and greatest. For that you'll need to go to Fedora or something else like that. But for a system to remain smooth it's worth the wait. So this is perfect for a new and older machine alike.
Kubuntu does a ton of things right and only a few things wrong. And that's pretty dang good considering what else is out there.
There's no such thing as a perfect Linux distribution. Only the perfect distribution for but.
In my mind, Kubuntu is pretty great...
Thanks!
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Version: 22.10
Rating: 8
Date: 2023-02-03
Votes: 3
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I'm not a fan of Ubuntu but I guess I kinda am?
I tried PopOS for a while (I loathe Linux Mint). So I jumped to Fedora KDE spin and was content with that.
Unfortunately I got tired of not having some software available. And every once in a while I'd have a strange oddity. The last one not being able to copy/paste in some applications.
I absolutely love KDE (I loathe GNOME). I held off on official Ubuntu due to some of the decisions they make. But I decided to give Kubuntu a try anyway.
Honestly I have to say this feels very complete. And though I was worried about Snaps, they don't seem to be that bad. I did install Preload which has helped.
Ubuntu is about 6 months behind Fedora. However, it's a small price to pay for the ease of use and relatively pain free experience. I do have issues with Snaps not updating like they should. To resolve this in CLI do >
And at times I'll have some packages "held back". There is a solution for this as well but I won't list that here as there is some controversy whether that is recommended or not.
Unlike Fedora, there is much less to do post install to get it ready for action.
Simply install:
1) kubuntu-restricted-extras
2) preload
3) tlp tlp-rdw (for laptops)
and you're good to go.
In closing, great hardware support and overall experience. Feels a bit behind in the software department compared to Fedora but miles ahead as far as ease of use.
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Version: 22.04
Rating: 4
Date: 2023-01-22
Votes: 0
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It looks like I have come to the end of the road with Kubuntu with my IBM T60 laptop as it only runs 32bit software and Kubuntu has dropped support for 32 bit I believe with 22.04.5 LTS
I have the option of using an old and soon to be unsupported version, which frankly is out of the question for me.
lucky that windows 10 still supports 32 bit computers! Shame about their software.
I have installed 22.04.5 on my dell optiplex gx620 with Pentium D and the display driver is proving rather hit&miss so far - with the background turning black fairly regularly for indeterminate periods.
My vote would be for longer (say 5 year) periods between LTS versions. Let those who wish install the yearly updates.
This is the first time that the "would you like to upgrade" prompt on my desktop actually worked to upgrade to the new Version.
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Version: 22.04
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-01-21
Votes: 6
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I use Kubuntu 22.04 LTS on (1) a low-end Dell Inspiron 11-3180 (A9-9420, R5, 4GB RAM) circa 2017, and (2) a mid-level Dell Latitude 7390 (i5, UHD 620, 8GB RAM), circa 2018, attached to a Dell 24" external monitor. Kubuntu has worked flawlessly on both laptop for six months. Not a hitch, not a glitch.
I am using 22.04 LTS because I value the stability that comes with an LTS release, and using Kubuntu more-or-less out of the box. The 11-3180 is a "minimal" installation (browser and utilities). The 7390 is a default installation. In both cases, I added Microsoft Edge using the Microsoft deb (installed through Discover without a hitch, was added to the menus and updates through Discover) and removed the Firefox Snap.
I liked Kubuntu's rather vanilla default Plasma setup, so I didn't fiddle with the desktop.
Kubuntu is stable and well-implemented. The team seems solid, and the forums are well managed and easy to use.
The Plasma DE is an excellent implementation of KDE, not quite stock but close enough for any Plasma user to adapt immediately. The Ubuntu OS layer is stable and well supported through Ubuntu forums (although the Ubuntu forums are so extensive that it takes a bit of discernment to use them effectively). The apps in the default installation are well-chosen will meet the needs of an ordinary home user, as I am.
I was a bit surprised to see how well Kubuntu runs on the low-end 11-3180. I didn't expect it to run so well on 4GB of RAM and a 2017 Pentium equivalent chip, but it runs beautifully.
I haven't yet run into any negatives worth mentioning.
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Version: 22.10
Rating: 10
Date: 2022-12-29
Votes: 24
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My only problem with most of the "big" KDE distros are that they are either rolling released or they focus too much on the new features and while I understand that most of people like that, I prefer a stable system without major bugs over the latest and greatest
This is where Kubuntu shines due having some of the best hardware compatibility of any Linux distro and so far at least in my hardware being the only KDE distro that I never encountered any problems or bugs, also you can easily install the Wayland session with just one command and I recommended it if you have an Intel or AMD GPU, everything just works on both the 22.04 LTS and the newly 22.10, if you don't like snaps you can just do a minimal install (so the ONLY snap in your system would be Firefox) and install flatpaks or appimages over that
If I had to give a negative is that there is sometimes you need to access the software repos through the terminal to update them due not opening with your password with the GUI
Discover is a decent store, it could be better but IMO is way better than the regular Ubuntu store and overall it does the work right and when you have flatpaks it does tell you very clear if you are going to install a flatpak or a snap
10/10 for Kubuntu for me, the best and most stable KDE experience, best Ubuntu flavour too
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Version: 20.04
Rating: 2
Date: 2022-12-04
Votes: 0
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This version stinks. After install Discover says there are updates. I go to look and there are over 400 listed and needs over 500 Gb of space. I only have a 500 GB drive. Plus there is no way to uncheck the different update sections i.e. system, add-ons or App updates. Themes options suck, color options are lame compared to distro 18.04 just a huge waste of time to download and burn a disc. I'm going back to my older version 18.04 until they make something all my old themes, colors and other stuff works in.
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Version: 22.04
Rating: 10
Date: 2022-11-21
Votes: 44
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Kubuntu is IMO the definitive Ubuntu and KDE experience, in my set up it was the ONLY KDE distro that I never had any problems or bugs, I tried Fedora, Manjaro, openSUSE, etc and no success
Then Kubuntu came and had the best KDE experience in a while and honestly it quickly became my favourite Linux distro overall after Mint, it is quick, snappy and has good performance with the software I use
Despite KDE amazing customization I actually like and enjoy the default vanilla look, so I didn't do many customization and it has been amazing, I only encountered one problem and it was that I could not access to the repos, and the way to fix it was access thru the terminal (same menu just in the terminal) and when I picked my country I may be loosing my mind but Kubuntu repos are faster than Mint
Overall, I enjoy Kubuntu a lot, best KDE experience
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Version: 22.04
Rating: 10
Date: 2022-11-11
Votes: 2
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Works fantastic on a Gateway laptop from Walmart that's a few years old with 16GBs of RAM and a 256GB SSD. Added additional 256GB SSD to boot Kubuntu 22.04 LTS with the Kwin-Bismuth window manager. Just "sudo Apt install kwin-bismuth" and it works. Stable, fast, and really good looking. Touch pad works too. (Cannot get fingerprint to work but I have read about work-around solutions that I don't want to invest time in.) I avoided Kubuntu because of the Snap drama and I personally had issues with the Ubuntu software center updating Snap packages. But, with Kubuntu - it all works with the Discover software center and it's fantastic. I even have Flatpaks enabled. Kubuntu's team deserves a lot of kudos because Kubuntu has been my favorite KDE experience and I have tried MX, Q4OS, Neptune, Siduction, KaOS, Fedora, Manjaro, and Solus. They all had their strengths but they all had KDE quirks (Siduction, KaOS, Manjaro, Solus - all rolling releases) and package management was different in MX which I didn't like. Q4OS and Neptune were very good but they were still on Plasma 5.20. Also, Neptune 7.5 seemed to boot way too slowly. Fedora's KDE experience was almost perfect except. It booted fast, looked clean, and had all the software I needed once I enabled everything for RPM Fusion and DNFDragora was not slow. However, upon an update, I lost some menu options and it was a lot of work to fix. Fedora is not a rolling release but it sure behaved like one for me. Finally tried Kubuntu and it was like Debian - nice and stable with all the benefits of Ubuntu but none of the drama or slow down. Snaps have improved and I only have the default handful of Snap apps like Firefox but everything else is either Ubuntu, Debian, or a Flatpak. Nice thing with Kubuntu, you can update every 6 months if you are willing to risk some stability for newer packages. Also, you can update the desktop to the latest version with Kubuntu's PPA. Very pleased with Kubuntu. I like Ubuntu-MATE too in the Ubuntu family but avoid Ubuntu-proper. Looking forward to Ubuntu-MATE's Debian-only version. I wonder if Kubuntu could do something like that? A Debian-only version of Kubuntu (like the old Mint Plasma)? I suppose MX Linux has that covered with their distribution. Anyway, MX Linux, Neptune OS, and especially Kubuntu were the Plasma-based distributions that finally made me appreciate KDE long-term. It took several years but I finally like Plasma.
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Version: 22.04
Rating: 10
Date: 2022-11-02
Votes: 3
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I wan a windows user since last weak.my lap is dell i57th gen with 8gb ram,i stucked with windows really,after every update microsoft slow the winodws,my ssd take 1 min to boot and 1 and half minute to open first app.as a web developer i really hated and think about to buy a new powerfull laptop to work smothly.before that i decided to try linux.searched alot of distros and decided to install ubuntu or ubuntu based distro.and i installed ubuntu first but i really dont like gnome.then i switched to kubuntu.just wow.After installing linux i realise how powerfull and fast my lap is.window sucks my blood of computer.i really struggled to work with it at first in installation.but now good.kubuntu is really a beast good stability (crashed once during messing in setting) ,really fast use minimum resource it use only below 1 gb ram to run linux at startup.i have another old laptop ,i going to try other distro on that laptop.
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Version: 22.10
Rating: 10
Date: 2022-10-29
Votes: 8
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After problems with sound on OpenSUSE Tumbleweed KDE, I decided to install Kubuntu. I made custom ISO with Cubic (to get rid of snaps and add Mozilla PPA for deb version of Firefox)
I upgraded my Plasma to 5.26 with backports PPA and everything runs great. I did light undervolting of my CPU with Iuvolt (tool from Github) and now I have superb OS - fast, fresh, stable and easy to use
What's more KDE has best implemetation of fractional scalling (I feel almost like on Windows - it's important becouse I have 15 inches laptop, so I do not want everything to be too small)
Iuvolt works almost like ThrottleStop and I am happy with it
Kubuntu rules!
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Version: 22.04
Rating: 9
Date: 2022-10-27
Votes: 1
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How to sum it up? Well, if you are willing to tweak some Ubuntu stuff ... like removing snap ... and some Kubuntu stuff ... like fine tuning KDE / Plasma you can have a great desktop experience; even 10/10.
It is a 9/10 for ME, because I know how to tweak some stuff.
IF you don't know howto tweak a Linux desktop you will end on a lower rating 8/10 or lower.
So you can have a great experience if you have some basic Linux skills. I use it as my daily driver, Ubuntu with a KDE desktop is still the best combo for me. If you look at distro's, I recommend you try Kubuntu out and take the time to tweak it to your liking, you will not be disappointed and it may even end up as your top choice...
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Version: 22.04
Rating: 10
Date: 2022-09-24
Votes: 67
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I have tried many distros over the last year which include Mint, MX Linux, Ubuntu, Manjaro, OpenSUSE, Fedora, ElementoryOS, PopOS, Peppermint, KDE Neon etc….but keep coming back to Kubuntu as, for me, it’s the most stable and uncluttered experience.
Kubuntu has a 22.04 Ubuntu OS with a KDE desktop environment which I prefer, having a Ubuntu base OS just adds the polish which I just don’t seem to get from straight Debian, such as MX Linux, Ubuntu based OS’s just seem to be more refined.
The applications which are deployed with Kubuntu are pretty much up to date but not necessarily bleeding edge, although with backports you can choose to update them.
I don’t use the Snap store, removed firefox and re-added using Flatpak, so that is no issue for me.
The installation detected all my hardware across multiple platforms, I have a Mac Pro Desktop (Late 2013) 12 core, Macbook Pro and a Lenova Thinkbook laptop, all worked flawlessly. OpenSUSE did not detect my broadcom wireless adapter on my Mac Pro, so I could’nt finish the install. MX Linux did strange things with my touchpad, both on the Macbook Pro and Lenova.
Pros: Fast, Stable, Clean, Good support, hassle free installatio, excellent hardware support
Cons: No specific Kubuntu developed apps, such as tools from MX Linux
I also really liked Linux Mint, KDE Neon and MX Linux but Kubuntu just had the edge with support and consistantcy. As my Linux knowledge grew I had a better understanding of what my important goals were, which were a distro with a firm maintenance team, ubuntu or debian based, stable and quick….Kubuntu was the best fit and I’ve been very happy with it for quite a few months now.
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Version: 22.04
Rating: 9
Date: 2022-09-24
Votes: 5
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I've used many distributions, arch, manjaro, fedora, mx, mint.... and my all-time favorite was Debian (or still is), but there comes a time when you want practicality and ease above all else, and that's where I got to to Kubuntu. It allows me to have more updated kernel, kde, libreoffice than Debian and I suffer less from simple things like video thumbnails, which work out of the box in Kubuntu and not in Debian. I don't use a graphical interface or snap packages, just like in debian I use the console, .deb packages and some flatpaks and everything is running smooth and great so far.
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Version: 22.04
Rating: 5
Date: 2022-09-22
Votes: 0
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I installed this version yesterday. The old bug, that the list of proprietary drivers is empty in the driver manager, still exists. Once I found a solution for that, I am going to look after it again...
Anyway, after installation, the first step I usually take is to remove snap. I was surprised to find that firefox disappeared after this step! If they keep pushing this poorly thought out and implemented snap, I'll have to look for another distro.
That's why I gave this low score. Otherwise I am satisfied with this distro.
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Version: 22.04
Rating: 10
Date: 2022-08-27
Votes: 20
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Kubuntu 22.04 LTS. Easy, stable, fun, professional and good looking.It looks great and works smooth.It is also faster and lighter on system resources.Probably the best hardware support of any distro out of the box. Amazing software selection.On top of that it's really stable.Jut came out but it is a tight and solid OS. I have no issues with this distro.The system has got a few glitches now and then, but overall it's the best distro to meet my needs.I just want something that works. I guess LTS is better than rolling releases.Great distro so far.
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Version: 22.04
Rating: 9
Date: 2022-08-26
Votes: 0
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Easy, stable, fun, professional and good looking. Still less than a month ago I was an avid user of Linux Mint Cinnamon, but ever since I got a new laptop and 2.8k screen, I had to look elsewhere. Screen scaling didn't work for me at all. In fact, it was awful. Cinnamon was also really laggy with a higher res screen. This is where KDE shines. It looks great and works smooth. On top of that it's really stable. The only negative I have to say so far is that why didn't I try this earlier. Great distro.
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Version: 22.04
Rating: 10
Date: 2022-08-24
Votes: 1
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On recent relases, I must say that from the Ubuntu flavours Kubuntu is by far the best overall, stable KDE experience and it is very responsive and quick system without using too much resources, even if you don't like snaps you easily do a minimal instalation and just deal with Firefox snap and nothing else, install flatpak and there you go you don't need to even touch snaps if you don't like them (aside from Firefox which you can ditch and reinstall it via flatpak)
KDE has improved on recent years, a lot and in my experience so far Kubuntu is the only consistent across different devices I have tried, while true that you don't have the "latest and greatest" KDE versions I would trade it happily for stability on my main machine, also Ubuntu software compatibility is top notch in the Linux world and Kubuntu is not exception, even for gaming I got a little more FPS in some games
Some people may be worried that main Ubuntu uses Wayland while Kubuntu decided to stay on X11, however I think that is for the moment a problem related to KDE itself and not Kubuntu as Manjaro KDE also doesn't have Wayland by default, I don't use an NVIDIA GPU but I'm aware that Wayland does have some issues with NVIDIA GPUs compared to Intel or AMD
I love Kubuntu, it is my favourite Ubuntu flavour and I like that this release hasn't dissapointed me, if I had to give a small critisicm it would be that sometimes I have problems entering my password on Plasma Discover, but I also encountered this bug on Manjaro KDE so I don't know what could be, and didn't bother me that much
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Version: 20.04
Rating: 8
Date: 2022-05-15
Votes: 1
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Je reste toujours sceptique quand je lis autant de critiques positives sur le bureau KDE.
Je n'ai pas testé la 22.04 mais généralement il n'y a pas tant de changement que ça.
KDE est joli, propose plein d'options, ressemble à un WINDOWS croisé à LINUX, c'est très bien. Mais, à l'usage, la montagne d'application n'est pas toujours pratique, bien réalisée, quand on entre dans les détails.
Je comprends qu'il y ait des fans. La question d'ergonomie du bureau est très personnelle. Point de vue personnel + élargi : cette ergonomie ne conviendra pas à tout le monde ! D'où ma note 8, oui c'est un gros travail, mais vous convient-elle ? Il n'y a pas d'absolu.
A chaque fois que j'ai testé KDE (Kubuntu, Open Suse KDE...) je suis revenu à XFCE, Gnome ou Cinammon à cause de l'ergonomie de travail, les bulles, les groupements de document, qui rajoutent une complexité inutile à mes yeux.
Je dis donc juste : si vous utilisez votre ordinateur pour travailler, testez un moment sans forcément tout remettre vos documents sauvegardés... KDE vous conviendra peut-être parfaitement (rajoutez +2 à la note) et d'autres enlèverons 3 points. Il n'y a pas d'absolu.
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Version: 22.04
Rating: 10
Date: 2022-05-07
Votes: 0
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I'm quite happy with 22.04, gave me an up to date Plasma, which really makes a difference to 5.18.4 of Kubuntu 20.04. The in-between releases, as opposed to long-term-support, I've never really tried: I prefer stability over latest-greatest.
With reference to the previous comment: Manjaro and also Endeavour messed up my sound as well. Intensive research did not bring me any further. The solution (for me) was amazingly simple:change the Input & Output -Device to standard, instead of Headphone or whatever. This having been said arch based distros ain't my cup of tea no more: every six to 12 months an installation from scratch is required, because something broke which is more time consuming to fix than reinstall.
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Version: 22.04
Rating: 9
Date: 2022-04-26
Votes: 0
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Overall quite happy.
Main concern is SNAP is installed by default, which I had them removed immediately.
Otherwise, everything else runs smoothly, and so far, out of 4 days of usage, no crash, all hardware runs smooth on my 5950X B550 RX580 setup. I've been using it mostly for video and image editing, and have zero issues.
Previously used Manjaro KDE, and the update I did 3 weeks ago screwed up the sound driver, and I've tried so many things to try to solve it, and ended up crashing my computer. I had to recover it from TimeShift a few times, till I got so upset and pissed. I've been using Manjaro KDE for 3+ years without a problem, and before that, I was on Linux Mint 16, also with zero issues.
I chose Kubuntu because I prefer KDE Plasma over every other DE, and I just want something that works. I guess LTS is better than rolling releases for what I do, and Ubuntu just released it on time for me to switch over from Manjaro, and I get 5 years of support from today.
Cheers.
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Version: 22.04
Rating: 10
Date: 2022-04-23
Votes: 3
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Just came out but it is a tight and solid OS. I have no issues with this distro. The forums are one of the most polite out there. It has upgraded to newer packages yet is stable and working well. For example the newest kernel is 5.17 and libssl, for example, is on version 3. Most distros are struggling to move past ssl 1.1 because software is not building against the newest libraries yet. Plasma is 5.24, which is latest as of now.
Probably the best hardware support of any distro out of the box. Amazing software selection. Cutting edge yet a long term support release that will be supported for 3 more years.
The only major con for me is the Snap store being installed by default. Firefox is only available as a snap. Canonical has decided not to provide it in the software channel. I have removed all of that and get the Firefox binaries from Mozilla.
Other than that, i have no complaints.
Great for beginner but just a great for advanced users that like to configure things the way they like.
Easily deserves high scores.
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Version: 21.10
Rating: 10
Date: 2022-03-30
Votes: 6
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Actually using 22.04.
When I first ventured into Linux, I tried Debian. That was before 2007. Long story made short, I wasn't satisfied. I gave up. Come 2007. I discovered Kubuntu Linux. Longer story made even shorter, I've stuck with Kubuntu ever since. It hasn't been without it's faults, but no Distribution can claim that it is/has been 'error free'. Period. But Kubuntu Linux is SOLID. It provides everything I need from an OS. I have no need to 'distro-hop'. Kubuntu Linux. Solid. Stable. Just works.
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Version: 21.10
Rating: 10
Date: 2022-03-17
Votes: 0
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Kubuntu is more user-friendly than the normal Ubuntu to windows users, while Ubuntu budgie is more friendly to mac users. It is also faster and lighter on system resources.
I am using it on an 8 GB ram machine with 512 GB ssd.
Although Ubuntu is good for new users out of the box due to its huge hardware support and documentation, i find it using more ram and slowing down when opening up a web browser.
If anyone is new to Linux, i would definitely recommend Kubuntu as it has the stable Ubuntu base, huge hardware support and huge documentation
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Version: 21.10
Rating: 9
Date: 2022-03-05
Votes: 0
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Very good KDE linux distribution. Having traveled on several main distros, this one is probably the best KDE experience right out the box. I am not fond of Ubuntu and Cannonical garbage, however Kubuntu stay good.
I'm using it on my Celeron N5105 8gb 128gb mini PC. It just drive everything right, external DACs, 4k@60Hz monitors, bluetooth, gaming controllers, Xiaomi mouse, keyboards, etc.
It is not the lightest distro around but still quick and snapy on desktop tasks.
Recommended!
Thank you developers and people behind.
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Version: 21.10
Rating: 1
Date: 2022-02-08
Votes: 11
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After downloading on two different computers and burning to DVD on each computer I could not get it to run on three different computers. I got 'FAILED Snap daemon' and one other Failed error on each computer. I would have rated it a ZERO but didn't have that option.
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Version: 21.10
Rating: 9
Date: 2022-02-08
Votes: 0
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Other than a few quirks with KDE's customization settings (such as panels jump among my 3 monitors during tweaking), I'm pleased by Kubuntu's stability and reliability.I've had no problems running Steam games through Proton on my AMD-based system. It just works -- and that is the highest praise I can give an operating system.
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Version: 20.04
Rating: 9
Date: 2022-02-04
Votes: 0
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Kubuntu is an excellent KDE desktop environment with a vast array of customization features that make it very interesting and liberating as well. Fun to use and highly polished. It's fast and there have been zero issues with my nVidia 2060 Super running on a 4770K Haswell with an ASUS Maximus Hero VI Z87 motherboard... I appreciate the tremendous effort in development to make this product function perfectly.
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Version: 21.04
Rating: 5
Date: 2022-02-01
Votes: 5
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I have been using Kubuntu as my main system for almost a year. The distribution kit is pleasant for the ease and speed of work. But there were several serious mistakes:
1. A Wifi driver error caused the error log to overflow and the 120 GB disk turned out to be full in 20 minutes. Nothing helped, I had to change the WiFi module
2. After the next update, I began to constantly ask for the Wifi password after the reboot.
I was forced to change distribution
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Version: 20.04
Rating: 10
Date: 2022-01-12
Votes: 0
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The system has got a few glitches now and then, but overall it's the best distro to meet my needs. It's even responds well to installing synaptics touchpad driver by changing settings options. This allows me a three finger touch-click, which is very important to me. At first the number of the setting options in KDE may be overwhelming but once you get used to it, you realise it's , actually, an advantage of the distribution. I give it 11 out of 10.
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Version: 21.04
Rating: 10
Date: 2022-01-08
Votes: 1
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Kubuntu is the distribution I would and use as my main system. I like that how it has almost no "clutter programs" preinstalled when istalled with "minimal" option. Just the KDE desktop and most common nessessarities. Leaving room to use the system as you wish. It has also been very very stable ride for me and being ubuntu it has huge amount of supported software to use.
In my opinion this is the best OS out of the ubuntu family. Being very usable with most any workflow, very customisable, and yet very resource friendly. Base Ubuntu is nice once you get used to it with GNOME but it hogs resources compared to KDE without giving that much benefits in return. Where as Lubuntu and Xubuntu run pretty much as light, but they feel vastly more clunky out of the box making the 100MB or so ram difference negligible. So in short, if you want simple and stable ubuntu, use kubuntu. :D
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Version: 21.10
Rating: 10
Date: 2021-12-28
Votes: 0
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I'm actually running 22.04, but as it hasn't been 'officially' released, I have to identify 21.10, which I was using before.
I've been a Kubuntu user since March of 2007. When ever there was a paradigm change, there were, for some, rocky periods, but those were always quickly remedied. Then things simply got better, and continue to do so with every new release.
User hardware is the biggest challenge that can impact user experiences, and because of that there are always going to be user 'horror stories'. But that is going to be true of any Linux distro.
For this user, Kubuntu Linux is easy to use, reasonably easy to tweak (if that is your inclination), and ROCK SOLID. It's the primary reason I've stayed with it for over 14-years now.
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Version: 21.10
Rating: 10
Date: 2021-12-27
Votes: 0
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Running with secure boot enabled and everything works well. Backports enabled and Plasma it's up to date. Cpu it is cooler, minimum noise. Fonts renderization it is better than any other distro. Recommended 21.10 for daily use e 20.04 for anything more professional.
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Version: 21.10
Rating: 1
Date: 2021-12-03
Votes: 10
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Kubuntu is an awful representation of KDE. Whereas KDE Neon is a distro created by the KDE team, more stable, easy to use and speedier, Kubuntu cripples KDE and bloats it up to almost the system resource usage of Xfce and Gnome. Many applications are out-of-date here and don’t have the newest patches and security fixes, I’ve had crashes and instability just trying to browse the web and watch videos on youtube. Kubuntu also has Ubuntu’s questionable telemetry and reliance only on snap packages.
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Version: 21.10
Rating: 9
Date: 2021-12-02
Votes: 0
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Very reliable and light-weight (which is something I thought that I would never say about a KDE distro). I have been using this as my daily drive (main computer OS), and am pleased with it. I like the Plasma interface, but always change the App Menu to be the Full Page menu.
Overall, I am very pleased with its installation and hardware compatibility on the three computers that I use.
Recommended.
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Version: 21.10
Rating: 9
Date: 2021-12-01
Votes: 0
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Very reliable and light-weight (which is something I thought that I would never say about a KDE distro). I have been using this as my daily drive (main computer OS), and am pleased with it. I like the Plasma interface, but always change the App Menu to be the Full Page menu.
Overall, I am very pleased with its installation and hardware compatibility on the three computers that I use.
Recommended.
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Version: 21.10
Rating: 9
Date: 2021-11-30
Votes: 0
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As I use KDE, I tested it on Kubuntu, Manjaro, KDE neon, Arch and OpenSuse. I was surprised how well Kubuntu runs almost perfectly on my notebook. The bugs that you have in other distros don't even have any. One example, Kup, for automatic backups, just worked perfectly on it. The only thing that displeased me was not encrypted btrfs on installation, at least I didn't find the option. I am using it for study, work and entertainment and so far it is taking the stride with no problem. Congratulations to the developers. Plasma on Kubuntu just keeps getting better!
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Version: 21.10
Rating: 9
Date: 2021-11-29
Votes: 0
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Works fine for me. All drivers for my AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 4750G are working good. Its a stable machine and fast anyway.
I installed Kubuntu with my Ventoy USB-stick The install mechanism is working perfect and really fast. I updated the kernel to 5.15 and plasma to 5.23.3 and I had no problems after it. For me Kubuntu is working better then Windows and macOS, but it depends on what you are doing with your PC.
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Version: 20.04
Rating: 4
Date: 2021-10-30
Votes: 4
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Kubuntu was a pleasant surprise for me because I was able to install a minimal version and I it was not bloated with useless games or tools, which is a big deal for humble computers like mine. However, with the recent updates my system keeps getting slower and unresponsive. Firefox crashes constantly and once or twice a day the system just freezes, so apparently I cannot have more that two programs open at the same time because everything just break.
I am a little disappointed, because Kubuntu was the only flavor that prevented me from ditching Ubuntu for good, but now it is time to look for better options. If you have a medium or old PC avoid Ubuntu like the plague if you do not want to lose your work or your sanity.
I give it a four for old times' sake but no more.
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Version: 21.10
Rating: 9
Date: 2021-10-18
Votes: 0
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I downloaded Kubuntu 21.10 and used Brasero to create a DVD.
Booted DVD and tried to install, but software fails to start Live Installer.
Copied same *.ISO file to USB Drive and successfully installed Kubuntu 21.10.
Kubuntu 21.10 works fine but had the same DVD problem with Kubuntu 21.04.
The DVD drive works fine for building Mint and Debian Live Install disks.
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Version: 21.10
Rating: 9
Date: 2021-10-16
Votes: 1
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Once installed it works nicely. It's a shame it didn't ship with Plasma 5.23 but 5.22 is still quite an improvement on 5.18 of kubuntu 20.04.
I had an issue with the ISO freezing when running it from a DVD drive initially. The downloaded ISO and burnt media both passed all checks.
I discovered after a bit of trial and error with different boot commands that using the toram command got it working fine.
So one point off for the finickiness of the Live Media, otherwise it's near perfect.
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Version: 21.10
Rating: 10
Date: 2021-10-16
Votes: 4
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PC (Celeron) from 15 years ago and works wonderfully.
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Version: 21.10
Rating: 10
Date: 2021-10-15
Votes: 5
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Pros:
Running this from a live usb stick was truly impressive. Frugal with ram and fast. I was able to download Global, Plasma, and Icon themes and install them. Print from an Epson ET-2650. Accessed an internal nvme drive with no difficulty. Graphically this is a beautiful distro, with sharp clean type. I have tried the newest Manjaro and Q4OS, and I think that this Kubuntu is better.
Cons:
Have yet to really test it. Only my lack of confidence in dealing with ESP/EFI prevented me from installing this, but on the surface it is amazing.
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Version: 21.04
Rating: 10
Date: 2021-10-09
Votes: 5
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I have tried many distros, over the years, and I always end up using Kubuntu. Without a doubt KDE-Plasma is the best desktop for Linux, any other desktop is, for the most part archaic, visually ugly and unpleasant. Before using KDE I used Gnome, but since version 3 it seems unpleasant and limited to me.
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Version: 21.04
Rating: 10
Date: 2021-09-29
Votes: 7
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The last time I tried KDE was 14 years ago, got sick and tired of Gnome going nowhere, so decided to try Kubuntu 21.04 to see what KDE has to offer. One word, fantastic. Installed on a 2017 Dell Latitude, absolutely everything works out of the box. Even Bluetooth works perfectly with Apples Beats Solo Pro headphones.
After a month of using, no issues. Only changes I made was to some app's windows buttons and title bars, that's all. Performance is normal, has never locked up or paused, stable.There are some things I wish KDE would do, but KDE is light years ahead of Gnome and I hope one day Canoncal would make KDE its flagship instead of Gnome. Kubuntu is one of the main KDE distros, and I highly recommend Kubuntu 21.04 to those who want to use KDE. Loving it.
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Version: 8.10
Rating: 3
Date: 2021-09-26
Votes: 1
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very hard to upgrade to 20.04 from 08.04. I tried everything, I'm writing this review from LMCE distro as i am typing this review. I looked at everything there was to get information to upgrade from/to, and nothing worked. So I am downloading 20.04 now to run the upgrade from disk.
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Version: 20.04
Rating: 9
Date: 2021-09-13
Votes: 8
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Has used 20.04 since it was released and has worked very well.
Installed 20.04 on three different computers:
- Desktop computer with i5 CPU, 16 GB RAM and three hard drives (M.2, SSD and HDD).
- Lenovo Carbon X1 G4 (not so old laptop)
- HP EliteBook Revolve 810 G2 (older Laptop)
All computers work very well. The only thing that does not work on the X1 and Revolve is the fingerprint reader, but the touch screen on the HP Revolve works well.
I use the desktop computer a lot at work (work at home during COVID times), e.g. in video conferencing with a Tandberg HD Precision webcam and USB headset for several hours a day, in Microsoft Teams (Linux client) and Cisco Webex Teams (Linux client), and Office365 in Microsoft Edge.
Privately, I prefer to use Thunderbird for email and Chrome as a browser. No problem setting these programs as default in Kubuntu. I use image processing software and video editing as well. The desktop computer is on 24/7 as it also is used as a file server in the home network (uses Samba and NFS).
20.04 works very well for me and my three computers. KDE is nice and extremely customizable to the way I want it to look and work. The operating system is reasonably frugal in resources and efficient when using CPU intensive applications.
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Version: 20.04
Rating: 10
Date: 2021-09-10
Votes: 4
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This is my favorite GNU/Linux distro. KDE Plasma is awesome! Everything just works. .DEB packages make installing things easy if they are not already available in APT. All you have to do is search DuckDuckGo for your questions or RTFM.
I also really like Variety which I sat to change my wallpaper every day.
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Version: 20.04
Rating: 7
Date: 2021-09-05
Votes: 3
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It's not bad,stable and light on resources, processor is cooler than on Opensuse Leap.
A big drawback is that when I marked option to install proprietary drivers during installation, none of the drivers have been installed. I tried to install Nvidia driver by myself several timesa and all the time there's a bug and the installation incomplete.
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Version: 21.04
Rating: 10
Date: 2021-08-04
Votes: 4
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I'll be honest. Manjaro kde is better and it feels snappier. But Kubuntu is pretty good btw. It deserves 10 stars.
If you want something stable, yeah, use Kubuntu 21:04, older versions had a bugs related with snap packages, customization in desktop and time-zone.
Recommended.
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Version: 21.04
Rating: 5
Date: 2021-07-30
Votes: 0
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Long Story short: Kubuntu sucks.
Some people need a global Adressbook, a Calender and Email in one program via CalDAV and anyway literally everything in KDE seems totally unnecessarily cluttered.
Back to Gnome 20.04 - 3.36.8. Simply sophisticated extremely stable reliable and Good lookling as well. You need tweak some things but thats it.
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Version: 21.04
Rating: 7
Date: 2021-07-16
Votes: 2
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I wish that Kubuntu were a supported distro by its developers after release and got bugfixes for the distro instead of having to monkey-patch the distro and install KDE PPAs in order to get the bugs fixes. Fedora is probably the best option of the biannual distros because it gets the latest versions and bugfixes of the KDE Plasma desktop. Why do distro developers insist of keeping all the bugs unfixed for the sake of "stability"?
And I'm not going to say a word about all the packages that did not receive any update since 20.04...
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Version: 20.04
Rating: 8
Date: 2021-07-10
Votes: 4
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Stable, light on resources and very responsive out of the box but can be optimised further in a couple of minutes by disabling certain system services my machine and printer have no need for (avahi-daemon,bluetooth).
It is of course an LTS build of Plasma but don't let that put you off. It's compatible with all the current plasmoids and panel widgets including alternative application launchers.
KDE Connect in this build works without any fuss which is quite important to me, I was using Neon for a while and every now and then it would get a rogue update that caused a repeated crash loop of the KDE Connect backend when attempting to connect to the smartphone.
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Version: 21.04
Rating: 10
Date: 2021-06-20
Votes: 32
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Kubuntu 21.04 it's so polished, so beautiful, amazing... such a freaking beauty.
11/10
It's just a pleasure to use it. Guys, try for yourself, it's really comfortable and pleasant. It’s just a luxury to work and study on it.
God bless the hands & fingers of Kubuntu developers.
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Version: 20.04
Rating: 9
Date: 2021-06-04
Votes: 9
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The Muon package manager still has some minor graphical glitches, but it works. The kubuntu-restricted-extras package fails to install Microsoft fonts correctly. It is good, but it can be improved.
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Version: 21.04
Rating: 9
Date: 2021-06-02
Votes: 3
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I was happy with fedora 33 kde, so I upgraded to 34. Lots of bugs in this latest plasma version. So I put kubuntu 21.04 in the virtual machine and tested it for a month. Everything ok, no bugs. I installed it on my notebook and everything runs as expected. You just need to enable ppa backports for the latest plasma updates and you're done. Too happy with system. I recommend it.
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Version: 21.04
Rating: 10
Date: 2021-05-20
Votes: 30
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It was the only OS that started on my new HP laptop. Thank you Kubuntu. I have used Kubuntu before as well, so it has been always pleasure for me.
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Version: 20.04
Rating: 7
Date: 2021-05-06
Votes: 0
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It was a very good system before.
Since v20.04 snap is used, which doesn't work correctly.
My home directory is a soft link to other partition; maybe that's the reason why every snap application crashes during start. So my OS is limited and less working than in previous versions :(
But still good enough to be recommended.
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Version: 20.04
Rating: 7
Date: 2021-05-04
Votes: 6
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DISTRO WARS
All KDE distros evaluated
Kubuntu LTS
3of5 Docs: they can be found given the presence, but nothing fancy like Arch Wiki. Usually wouldn't bother reading it.
2of5 Installer: too simple installer with minimal choices, and can fail with partitioning, initram issues easily. Nvidia not baked in here, so might need safe mode at times, which is pathetic.
4of5 Boot process: Ubuntu derivatives are the best here, even with nvidia and secure boot, the graphical screen is there on boot and shutdown. Quite fast. Still not smooth as Windows (in any distro).
4of5 Speed: it has the second best latency as seen on Phoronix. It feels quite speedy in general use.
3of5 Packages: not many issues here, apt is well known, as well as Discover. But in a test of 100 apps and plugins in each distro, you need some PPAs and ocassionaly a compiler. PPAs are not centralized, but easy to install, unlike OBS. PPAs are not AUR, but the vendors would offer DEBs first. Luckily DEBs are popular on the web and the Git, so it's easy to get the stuff. Codecs are baked in, nvidia is easy to install, and included in the secure boot updates.
3of5 Security is good, not in the way of the user. Secure boot encapsulates nvidia, but has problem with virtualbox. There's no snapshot recovery in GRUB at all.
4of5 Stability: is quite good. Doesn't break often like Manjaro, don't need to chroot often.
66pct
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Version: 20.10
Rating: 4
Date: 2021-05-02
Votes: 1
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Installs without issue, as you'd expect from an Ubuntu based distro. But the whole thing feels rough round the edges. As usual it's the little things that cause the most irritation. Example, default applications, kmail is set as the default despite it not being installed by default and Thunderbird is. No default web browser set, again despite Firefox being there from the start.Easy to sort out, though it refused to set Thunderbird as default when I tried.
The start menu has strange intermittent glitches. Sometimes the restart button works somethimes it doesn't. The start menu is sometimes half dark theme and half Breeze light theme.
There are more little things that need to be tidied up that should not need doing. It leaves an impression that the Kubuntu team don't really care and it's been thrown together.
It's very amateurish when compared to, for example, OpenSuse.
Won't be using it again.
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Version: 20.04
Rating: 9
Date: 2021-05-02
Votes: 7
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This ubuntu flavor has a better performance on my laptop than ubuntu vanilla i like so much and for me is very easy to use, this distro have a some bugs but there are not serius if you are new on linux, you will like this distro if you want to customize your desktop and have a better performance even than the original ubuntu this will be your better option.
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Version: 21.04
Rating: 8
Date: 2021-04-28
Votes: 1
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After 3 attempts, finally installed and performing as expected. The new launcher is annoying! What was wrong with the previous version? And why isn't it still available as an alternative?
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Version: 20.10
Rating: 10
Date: 2021-04-26
Votes: 13
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Best Distro i've ever testet. Is beatiful, no bugs and overall a smooth experience.
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Version: 21.04
Rating: 1
Date: 2021-04-26
Votes: 1
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Repeated attempts to boot-up on my laptop result in endless waiting, no messages, just endless CD spinning. After 20 minutes, I finally gave up.
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Latest Reviews
Project: Kubuntu
Version: 24.10
Rating: 1
Date: 2025-03-10
Votes: 1
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I have been using Kubuntu for a few years now. I like but it has gone south. Almost every upgrade renders my system non-bootable. Requiring rescue with a live CD. This is the third time in the last year. I like KDE plasma, however, kubuntu is to be avoided because of wayland. It left me with a kernel panic not syncing vfs unable to mount. Kubuntu seems to blame Ubuntu, but the maintainers are ultimately responsible for the updates.
I am done with Kubuntu. Debian will cruise along for years without any issues.
Bye-Bye Kubuntu write if you get work...
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Project: Kubuntu
Version: 24.04
Rating: 5
Date: 2025-02-11
Votes: 1
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One of the positive things when trying this distro is the installation option : 'minimal', so you don't end up with tons of programs from the start, which you are never going to use anyway.
After installation, I noticed flatpaks are not enabled by default, ok, fine, you can choose to enable it manually. no problem.
Next up, immediately you run into problems, you install Google Chrome or some other applications and you want to pin them to your taskbar (empty pictogram with some programs, others work just fine (vivaldi).
How are there still issues like this in 2025?
What a poor user experience right from the get-go...... 5/10
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Project: Kubuntu
Version: 24.10
Rating: 9
Date: 2024-11-28
Votes: 29
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If you are looking for a KDE distribution, Kubuntu is the best choice in my humble opinion. Let me explain a little more. The KDE team has done a phenomenal job in preparing Plasma 6. In addition, Plasma development has now become more intensive. Yes, in each branch, bug fixes are made up to version 6.X.5. Unfortunately, this has a downside: there are quite a few bugs in versions .0, .1. These are the ones that users of distributions who receive continuous updates have to deal with. Fortunately, the Plasma development schedule coincides with the release of new versions of Kubuntu. So this distribution already includes versions 6.X.5. Tried and tested. Currently, 24.10 is version 6.1.5. And although this is not the latest version of Plasma, it works without any bugs. It is also worth noting that the Kubuntu developers provide an optimized version of the shell. You will not see Akonadi services here. The solid Debian/Ubuntu base adds to the pleasure of using Kubuntu. And of course, when talking about Ubuntu-based distributions, you can't ignore the topic of snap programs. I must say that they work very well and you shouldn't miss them. Don't believe the horror stories about snap that are circulating on the Internet. The only thing I would note about snap is the fact that snap programs don't support accent colors. That's why I gave it a 9 instead of a 10. But overall, I highly recommend this distribution. Friendly Computing is its slogan. And it's completely true.
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Project: Kubuntu
Version: 24.10
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-10-10
Votes: 91
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Switched from Ubuntu to Kubuntu with this version and KDE Plasma 6 desktop is amazing. It works so much smoother than the GNOME in Ubuntu. Also love all the features and customizations that it offers. Also Kubuntu uses less snap packages which is nice. I also have 3 monitors and they also are supported much better in Kubuntu. I like that the screenshot tool has some very nifty tools built in that you can use to annotate screenshots. And it can even be used to record videos. This should be the default *buntu edition.
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Project: Kubuntu
Version: 24.04
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-07-12
Votes: 100
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Disappointed with Ubuntu (GNOME is heavy as a boulder for a 10-year-old PC), I installed Kubuntu 24.04 LTS. I must say that it is light and easy to use with my computer, without overheating or slowing down. Only the choice of wallpaper (which can be changed with 2 mouse clicks) is open to criticism. Plasma 5 guarantees the stability I am looking for the next 3 years. On first start-up, I only had to give a 'snap refresh' to get a quick update of all containerised applications. For the first time, I can judge Kubuntu as 'excellent'.
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Project: Kubuntu
Version: 23.04
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-06-16
Votes: 0
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hello, linux user for years, I searched, installed and tested many distros, especially to "resurrect" old PCs and laptops, trying to solve the triangle "technical characteristics of the machine" - "ergonomics" - "performance / maintenance of the distro" as best as possible. In its MX-23.3_386 version, MX has established itself as the best choice to make an old HP mini from 2011 equipped with an Intel Atom N570 processor with only 1GB of ram usable again, without having a nervous breakdown!
So, yes, MX linux deserves this score of 10.
Bravo and thank you to their teams!
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Project: Kubuntu
Version: 24.04
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-06-13
Votes: 40
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After having a disaster with Open Suse that installed but did not boot unless I had my USB pen drive in my laptop I nearly gave up on Linux, But after a nights sleep I had the idea to download Ubuntu.
After reading about the different versions of Ubuntu I decided to download Kubuntu and flash my drive with Ballam Etcher that I found easy.
Installation was easy as the onscreen prompts were a breeze for the install.
I love the KDE desktop I find it better than Gnome in fact it remind me of Windows XP Windows 7 desktop its easy to use and the layout of everything is so nice.
I was worried that my games on Steam wont work but with a bit of Magic from proton on Steam my games worked a treat.
I am starting to use this more than my original Windows 11 set up if all my games work on this I will make my laptop a full Kubuntu laptop.
I am only a casual user of Linux I now some sudo commands but with the internet Linux is becoming easier to use, I would recommend this distro to anyone who wants to dip their toes into Linux.
I am running this on an Acer Aspire 5 with intel core i5 8GB ram with no problems
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Project: Kubuntu
Version: 24.04
Rating: 8
Date: 2024-05-30
Votes: 2
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After working with Ubuntu (Gnome) for several years, I decided to give KDE a chance.
I must say that the installation process feels "untested". Don't get me wrong - it worked fine. But the UI was very incoherent.
After installing I tried to familiarize myself with KDE, entered the settings menu and dragged some widgets around.
I have a bi-lingual keyboard. In the installation I was not able to switch between languages, so I set it on English (yes - there is a shiny page in installation which allows you to set-up bi-lingual keyboards - and in the end, it doesn't work).
So, I tried adding the other language after installation. There are two separate places to set the keyboard layout and they are incompatible with one another (right click the keyboard icon in the task bar VS going though the setting).
Also, adding widgets happen in one place while removing them - that's in a different place altogether :-(
One thing I must praise about KDE is the configurability - you can set everything just to your liking. And the eco-system of applications is great.
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Project: Kubuntu
Version: 24.04
Rating: 9
Date: 2024-05-27
Votes: 10
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I installed Kubuntu 24.04 on release date and it did not work properly.
Today I tried again and have had no problems anymore after the updates.
I used the full installation and disabled Snap afterwards with a script from the Kubuntu forum which worked flawlessly as sombody already wrote here (thank you).
Then I had to enable Flatpak (I also found in the Kubuntu forum how to do this) to install Firefox and Thunderbird from Flathub.
I don't care that it has no Plasma 6.
Plasma 5 is quite bug-free and reliable instead.
-1 point for the Snaps.
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Project: Kubuntu
Version: 24.04
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-05-04
Votes: 148
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Kubuntu holds a special place in my heart among Linux distributions, primarily due to its seamless integration of the KDE desktop environment. KDE's blend of beauty and functionality elevates the computing experience to new heights, making every interaction with Kubuntu a delight. From its visually captivating design to its wealth of customization options, KDE embodies the perfect balance between form and function.
What sets Kubuntu apart is not just its aesthetic appeal but also its robustness and reliability. Leveraging the solid foundation of Ubuntu, Kubuntu ensures a stable and dependable platform for all my computing needs. Whether I'm tackling everyday tasks or diving into more complex projects, I can trust Kubuntu to deliver consistent performance without any hiccups.
Moreover, the thriving community surrounding Kubuntu adds another layer of richness to the experience. Engaging with fellow users through forums, online resources, and collaborative projects fosters a sense of belonging and camaraderie. This communal spirit not only enhances the support ecosystem but also reinforces my appreciation for the open-source ethos driving Kubuntu forward.
In essence, Kubuntu with KDE isn't just a Linux distribution; it's a manifestation of the passion and dedication of countless contributors who have come together to create something truly exceptional. It's a testament to the power of open-source collaboration and innovation, empowering users like me to explore, create, and thrive in the world of Linux computing. For me, Ubuntu with KDE isn't just a choice; it's a journey—a journey filled with beauty, functionality, and endless possibilities.
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Project: Kubuntu
Version: 24.04
Rating: 7
Date: 2024-04-26
Votes: 14
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Kubuntu 24.04 LTS is one of the last major distributions to use Plasma 5 (Plasma 5.27.11 to be precise).
I consider this a good thing for an LTS release as Plasma 6 is still quite buggy (some belittle this and call it "rough around the edges").
I also appreciate that the default session is X11 and not Wayland (which really does need some more time to mature).
Unfortunately in Kubuntu 24.04 LTS also Thunderbird comes as a Snap now (additionally to the Firefox Snap) and Flatpak is not preinstalled.
You can run some scripts from the Kubuntu forum to remove Snap and replace Firefox and Thunderbird, and they have worked amazingly well for me.
I hope (K)Ubuntu will see the light and will also include Flatpaks one day!
Other than that 24.04 works without problems and is really fast so far.
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Project: Kubuntu
Version: 22.04
Rating: 9
Date: 2024-03-06
Votes: 28
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Nice to have KDE with the stability of Ubuntu LTS.
I switched from Ubuntu (Gnome), and it's faster, and I prefer the UX/UI.
Haven't had any issues so far (a couple months usage) - it is Ubuntu after all.
Installation was straight forward - looked like the Ubuntu install app, running in KDE.
Everything worked as expected afterwards.
I like the fact that it's still using X11, and not Wayland - there are simply too many little issues in Wayland for me to care still.
For one - using a 3rd party screenshot tool is a pain - x11 - no problem
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Project: Kubuntu
Version: 23.10
Rating: 2
Date: 2024-01-09
Votes: 0
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this is NOT an overall review of Kubuntu, kindly, please don't treat it as one
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first thing first, The installer's GUI is daunting and messy, could you be extremely generous with us and let us -at least- resize the GUI and the installer tabs? I guess "sda..", "free spa..." isn't that informative, you know?
Another thing that's common nowadays in many distros, which is the demand of an efi partition with a size of 300+ megabytes (if your bios type is UEFI of course)
some distros demand an even more ridiculous 600+ megabytes efi partition, this is not much, but it's pointlessly too much for an efi partition that can -and did- fit 3 distros and Windows booting options in less than 100 megabytes efi partition.
we can argue about if that's too much or barely sufficient size, but a little notice/warning would be nice instead of blocking the installation from proceeding unless the efi partition met that size criteria.
the very first step and it's that messy, do I even need to proceed? I shouldn't but I did only because I was excited to see how much of that 300+ mb efi partition is used. spoiler: I wasn't surprised.
I'm starting new development projects that require me to use an Ubuntu-based distro with KDE environment, I thought Ubuntu's "official" spin would be the pinnacle of what I'm looking for, but things starting this way is less likely to end well.
guess I should look somewhere else, and I hope whoever maintains this "official spin/flavor" do us a favor and work on reliability instead of making my icons dance smoother.
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Project: Kubuntu
Version: 23.10
Rating: 9
Date: 2023-12-29
Votes: 23
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Kubuntu is my one and only. Like most people I've tried many different distributions seeking the holy grail of the Linux world. Out of all, Kubuntu has given me the least amount of issues. First and foremost, KDE Plasma is awesome. Everything I need comes built in. No need to 3rd party extensions or themes. So upgrading is a Breeze...
Snaps (currently) are easy to remove, block and replace with flatpaks and Flathub. With backports I can enjoy the newer stuff rather waiting longer than I want to.
It helps that Ubuntu is popular as well cause support and software just makes it the easiest for me out of the lot.
Thanks!
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Project: Kubuntu
Version: 23.04
Rating: 9
Date: 2023-10-31
Votes: 62
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Kubuntu is very stable for me, I just love it as an OS and have minimal issues. I always chose KDE over Gnome just as a personal preference. However its cliche but I try not to use Snaps if possible but it's not a deal breaker for me. I use an AMD GPU and Freesync monitor for gaming with Wayland, also minimal issues. I was on Nobara(Fedora based) just previous to this, it was fine being close to the edge but came back to Ubuntu(Debian based) for the stability, along with more helpful resources and never looked back.
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Project: Kubuntu
Version: 23.10
Rating: 3
Date: 2023-10-18
Votes: 13
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Some Flatpaks in Wayland now have a lot of graphical issues. This was not the case in 23.04 so I'm not certain what happened. Both upgrade and fresh install suffer from this. So honestly this upgrade now feels like a regression. Think I'll be jumping ship to Tuxedo OS for some stability, consistency and normalcy. It was mostly a fun ride but Canonical is heading in a weird direction which unfortunately affects the official flavors such as Kubuntu (which I loved for a very long time). Thank you!
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Project: Kubuntu
Version: 22.04
Rating: 9
Date: 2023-10-01
Votes: 2
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I've been a part time Linux user for 20+ years, full time Linux user on my remote servers for a couple years but just recently full time on my laptop. I have been using Kubuntu 22.04 full time for about two months now and it work's with all my hardware on two different laptops, a 2015 i5 Toshiba and a 2022 i7 Asus, I'm not sure why it's not higher in the standings as the performance/snappiness seems to out perform other leading distros I've tried. Coming from Windows 10 I like the desktop layout, I use open vpn client, wifi6 and wpa3, and it all sets up and performs great! I'm not a gamer, mostly financials, video & photo editing and some programming on few remote servers.
I don't have enough experience with snap packages to give solid experienced opinion but on the surface it seems like self contained packages for users who just want an os they can use, may help Linux gain ground in the os world. I've replaced most of the snap programs with deb program, not sure why yet but figured I would stay true to the old ways till I know more.
happy computing and stay clear of as much telemetry as possible.
Retired data center center manager
73 Fred
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Project: Kubuntu
Version: 23.04
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-08-29
Votes: 24
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I remember reading and hearing that Kubuntu has a lot of KDE developers behind (as Kubuntu is a community proyect that uses the Ubuntu base) and it shows!
Stable, not too resource hungry, smooth and just works, best Ubuntu flavour and in my opinion is the best way to enjoy KDE along with openSUSE and Fedora KDE (set stable releases instead of upgrades every one or two years)
I would argue that to enjoy Kubuntu different from regular Ubuntu you should install the latest and greatest instead of the LTS, as compared to GNOME KDE does have a lot of small important upgrades each release (compared to GNOME 40 series that are small details from an already good experience)
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Project: Kubuntu
Version: 22.04
Rating: 6
Date: 2023-08-28
Votes: 0
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I started using kubuntu with the 20.04 release on a new machine that I had bought that year. I was turned on by the clean aesthetic and well-organized desktop. There was a little bit of a learning curve as far as customizing the desktop, but KDE is a very nice GUI with a lot of bells and whistles.
Software updates are slow, and for some reason the graphical file manager takes forever to delete files. I just go into the terminal to remove anything nowadays. Audio and visual support in the KDE environment is miserable. I have a 9th-gen Intel i7 with NVIDIA graphics and driver support can be a headache. Since upgrading to 22.04, the icon and system font sizes change arbitrarily (really small when I'm just running my laptop screen, so large as to be unusable when I have an external monitor plugged in) and I haven't really found a way to fix this. No support for the hardware screen brightness function. ALSA doesn't really work well in the KDE environment and I have a lot of headaches using a USB audio interface with it.
All in all, I think I'm going back to Ubuntu Studio as a daily driver.
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Project: Kubuntu
Version: 23.04
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-08-21
Votes: 5
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Simply, the best KDE experience, on par with openSUSE
Amazing hardware compatibility, stable periodic updates (instead of rolling release) and it just works
The distro is basically install and forget, so far I haven't had any crashes, bugs or similar (can't say the same for Manjaro or Fedora) snaps aren't what they used to be, now they are responsive and work really well (don't be part of the echochamber, try them yourself) to the point that I installed flatpak but I barely use it aside from a few specific software, I honestly trust Ubuntu and its flavours for daily work because they aren't flashy but they have one job and they do it well for a production machine
I would argue that Kubuntu is as stable as regular Ubuntu or openSUSE Leap (KDE)
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Project: Kubuntu
Version: 23.04
Rating: 9
Date: 2023-07-14
Votes: 2
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Creio ser a melhor 'flavor' do Ubuntu. Interface perfeita para beleza e liberdade de configuração.
Não tive nenhum problema, até o momento, com a versão 23.04. Na minha opinião a versão com KDE deveria ser a 'default' da distribuição. As reclamações a respeito do snap acredito não serem justificadas, gosto do empacotamento dessa forma.
I believe it is the best Ubuntu flavor. Perfect interface for beauty and freedom of configuration.
I have not had any problems, so far, with the 23.04 version. In my opinion, the KDE version should be the default version of the distribution. I believe that the complaints about snaps are not justified, I like the packaging in this way.
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Project: Kubuntu
Version: 23.04
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-07-09
Votes: 1
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Not much to say, simply I can say that is the best KDE experience, best Ubuntu flavour and overall one of the best OSs I have tried
Now that Kubuntu has an excellent Wayland support along with Pipewire OOTB I can properly ditch X11 and PulseAudio for the best, and I hope I never use them again after not using them for months already, I did a minimal install because despite don't minding snaps I want to set up everything myself so simply a minimal install and then install flatpak and you are ready to go (and NO, Ubuntu and its flavours DID NOT block flatpaks, only OOTB but they can still be installed like it has always been) while I did start with Linux Mint a while ago but I think it is stuck and it is becoming too outdated and unprepared for the future due the lack of Wayland and Pipewire, also the appearence could be a little more modern along with the Kernel
Kubuntu just works, so far it is the only KDE distro that never gave me any trouble on both of my setups, also on my laptop it gave me an excellent battery life (same with regular Ubuntu)
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Project: Kubuntu
Version: 22.04
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-06-27
Votes: 8
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Kubuntu 6.06 was my first setup with KDE (it was still KDE3). I love gnome for being its own desktop experience. But for most people, traditional, efficient, windows-like desktop is the better choice.
Now it hits 23.04 and KDE plasma has grown into a rock solid, full featured, but still a fast desktop environment in Linux/Unix world. The main feature I still can't find in other desktop is fractional scaling. KDE has had a really functional, stable fractional scaling in Linux.
And Kubuntu, without doubt, is one of the best Linux distribution with KDE.
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Project: Kubuntu
Version: 23.04
Rating: 8
Date: 2023-06-24
Votes: 1
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I love Kubuntu, it was my first distro when I left Windows. It is superior to Windows in almost every way. In comparing to other major distros(MX,Mint,Neon)it is a little on the heavy side, but being made for ex-windows user the devs want everything(apps and such) to be at the disposal of the user. One of my old laptops is slow so I opted for the very fast Q4OS and the Ubuntu based Quark OS which are very good distros as well. Linux is great, and filled with great distros for every taste and need, more stable and secure than windows. Made to run and get the job done.
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Project: Kubuntu
Version: 23.04
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-06-09
Votes: 6
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A great system, harnessing the best desktop environment in my opinion (that includes Windows and Mac) with the unmatched user-friendliness (hardware and software) of Ubuntu.
This might be an unpopular opinion on Linux forums but I really like snaps - they update automatically and I notice little to no difference in start times with debs (which I also like) - Flatpaks perform much worse on my system and often can't even access directories that they need, so are worse than uselss for me.
I look forward to trying out the all-snap OS Ubuntu has planned (hopefully it includes the community editions).
Boot up is slower than say Devuan (the other, and main, system I use), but it is as quick or quicker than Fedora, the most sluggish OS I have tried.
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Project: Kubuntu
Version: 23.04
Rating: 8
Date: 2023-06-03
Votes: 2
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After using elementary.io for a few years now I was looking for a new distro for my 11 year old ASUS notebook. I didn't feel like reinstaling the whole system at least once per year for the major version update. So I tried Kubuntu and so far it's working well (rn it's my daily driver since I got no access to my PC).
KDE Plasma is, alongside Cinnamon, one of my favorite Linux desktops to date. It's a bit heavy on the CPU, but the interface overall feels very streamlined and easy to navigate. Overall Kubuntu is quite a good OOB experience with a few minor stability issues unfortunately, but one of the most user-friendly Linux distros nonetheless.
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Project: Kubuntu
Version: 23.04
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-05-22
Votes: 2
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Of all the official Ubuntu flavors, Kubuntu is the one for me as well as the one I install for friends and family.
It's easy, stable, looks fantastic and it works extremely well. Perfect for the newbie to average user.
There hasn't been an issue with drivers on any machine I put this on. Including a 2012 MacBook Pro.
You don't get the latest and greatest but really six months isn't too long to wait. And for the newbie to average user it's a non issue.
10/10 after all existence of snaps/snapd have been removed and blocked. You do get a slight resource boost one this is completed.
7/10 if I left things the way they were. Yes, a 3 point loss with the snap system in place. 23.04 seems to be a bit quicker with launch speeds, but still not to the speed of APT and Flatpak. In addition, the snapd services running in the background are just too much. And there are issues with snap app audio and apps not auto updating as they claim to do.
I don't like my system or systems I install for others to have both Snap and Flatpak. So Flakpak is just a much better choice. Neither is perfect. But Flatpak has a larger inventory, perform pretty dang well and just doesn't have the problems snaps are continuously plagued with.
KUBUNTU!!!!
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Project: Kubuntu
Version: 23.04
Rating: 4
Date: 2023-04-24
Votes: 0
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Big disappointment.
1. After installing the system one of my working machines could not log in (one system AMD + Radeon, the other intel 7 + geforce 1050) problems with intel. I had to reinstall the distribution.
2. Alsa did not work right away and crashed.
3. After plugging flatpak the system stopped responding.
4. Software from snapcraft takes a very long time to start after starting. There is a 5-7 second wait. And the same amount when switching between tasks.
I think the developers couldn't make KDE 5.27 work with ubuntu 23.04. Maybe a patch will fix it, but there is one BUT, if Kubuntu is positioning itself as a stable system, why does it fail to work? Why does fedora KDE spin have no such problems. Why OpenSuse doesn't have problems either? Kubuntu team - don't call your product - STABLE. That is not a correct statement.
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Project: Kubuntu
Version: 22.10
Rating: 9
Date: 2023-03-24
Votes: 7
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Kubuntu for me is the gold standard of Linux.
Would get a 10/10 but had to take 1 away due to Snaps having issues with speed and audio. Perhaps in the future this will be a non issues. Fingers crossed!!!
Snaps aside, Kubuntu is very complete and easy. Unlike other KDE Plasma distributions, all the settings are right in System Settings (like Firewall, Driver Manager, Software Update) rather scattered elsewhere. There are no bundled distribution apps to make things "easier" (YaST for example). I'm of the mindset that if you have to include additional apps to manage your distribution, something is wrong.
It would be super sweet to have a rolling edition of this. But honestly, 6 months is worth the wait to keep things running smooth.
I really appreciate Ubuntu and KDE Plasma together. Like peanut-butter and jelly. Makes for a great experience for an average user such as myself. Every laptop I've installed this on worked out of the box. Wireless, Bluetooth... no problem. And yes, nVidia GPU!
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Project: Kubuntu
Version: 22.04
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-03-23
Votes: 5
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I have been using Ubuntu for a while, and recently I got a laptop and I didn't want to just give it regular Ubuntu, so to give it a try to Kubuntu to try something different from GNOME / GTK (I have used Cinnamon before) risking my sanity after horrible experiences with KDE (KDE Neon, Fedora, Manjaro, etc)
Honestly I'm impressed and happy with Kubuntu, after coutless bad experiences with KDE I finally found a good experience with it, my hardware worked right away without any problems at all, even with 4GB of ram (now 12), it is polished, stable, beautiful and the KDE apps are amazing and look so coherent and work really well in their natural environment
I did a minimal install so after a couple of commands I got everything I needed working up (like flatpaks, apps, and so on) idk why but everything felt as smooth as GNOME and with much less resources, KDE workflow is different from GNOME and while I got used to GNOME I didn't have much problems with KDE
I don't like customization anymore, so I left everything pretty much stock aside from the Papirus / Arc-KDE PPA, while Wayland does not come installed OOB it is really easy to install and works really well (WAY better than Fedora and Manjaro in my experience)
After using Kubuntu for a while as of the writing of this review I seriously would not mind if Kubuntu was the default Ubuntu experience, even after using many distros for a while, I started with Mint a while ago and after distrohopping a lot I ended up in regular Ubuntu and after trying Kubuntu I'm not so sure I would go back to Mint in terms of user experience, don't get me wrong, I love Mint but Kubuntu does feel like everything I love about Mint but more modern and up to date with the future of Linux (Wayland, Pipewire, aesthetically, and so on) while still being user friendly and not and accident prone like many KDE distros out there
No regrets about Kubuntu, I even have been thinking about switching from Ubuntu to Kubuntu on my main PC
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Project: Kubuntu
Version: 22.10
Rating: 8
Date: 2023-03-21
Votes: 5
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Kubuntu is the best of the Ubuntu flavors and in my not so humble opinion is the flavor that Canonical should adopt as their flagship and just call it Ubuntu. Then they should call the Gnome version Gubuntu or just abandon it entirely.
PROS: Kubuntu has the Ubuntu base plus KDE Plasma which is the best desktop environment (Cinnamon is #2).
CONS: Kubuntu is forced to use the Canonical installer, which does not have any of the advanced installer features we expect from Calamares or OpenSUSE. This means we don't get any fancy setups using Btrfs or ZFS.
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Project: Kubuntu
Version: 22.10
Rating: 9
Date: 2023-03-16
Votes: 1
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I installed it along time ago and never looked back. Every new version improves the stability and performance. They have reduced the impact of RAM a lot (around 800 MB on start) Looks amazing and works flawesly. You can easily modify it. Is the best Ubuntu version by far and I recommend it.
I've always think of kubuntu as a well made windows : -) and you have proton support (thank you Valve) and I can play windows native videogames under gnu-linux and works much better than you could expect....
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Project: Kubuntu
Version: 22.10
Rating: 9
Date: 2023-03-03
Votes: 2
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Kubuntu is the best of the Ubuntu flavors for me. The rest just pale in comparison when it comes to familiarity, workflow and drama. In my opinion, GNOME is the Fisher-Price of desktop environments. Meaning, it looks like it's made for children. And with the controversies and conflicts in house, developed by children as well. Why it continues to be the default for so many distributions is beyond me. Luckily, we usually have the freedom of choice for most.
Snap packages and backend support is the first thing I purge with any distribution that has them. Followed by a full on block! Not only are the slow to load, they have issues with auto updating and audio. Push as they may, they will never exist on any desktop system of mine.
No really much to say. Install, remove and block snaps, install flatpak/flathub support and restricted extras. Then install whatever else you want and enjoy!
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Project: Kubuntu
Version: 22.10
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-02-21
Votes: 0
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10/10
"Almost" built in Flatpak support.
Easy Wayland support.
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Project: Kubuntu
Version: 22.10
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-02-20
Votes: 1
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By far the best Debian-based distro.
Kubuntu is an official flavor of the Ubuntu (Debian) operating system that uses the KDE Plasma Desktop instead of the GNOME desktop environment. As part of the Ubuntu project, Kubuntu uses the same underlying systems. Kubuntu shares the same repositories as Ubuntu and is released regularly on the same schedule as Ubuntu. Kubuntu's team deserves a lot of kudos because Kubuntu has been my favorite KDE experience and I have tried MX, Q4OS, Neptune, Siduction, KaOS, Fedora, Manjaro, and Solus. They all had their strengths but they all had KDE quirks (Siduction, KaOS, Manjaro, Solus - all rolling releases) and package management was different in MX which I didn't like. Q4OS and Neptune were very good but they were still on Plasma 5.20
In conclusion, from my point of view Kubuntu is by far the best Debian-based ditro.
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Project: Kubuntu
Version: 22.10
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-02-18
Votes: 3
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This is a nice version.
I have used Fedora and this KDE desktop Ubuntu's version is so so so better.
Her tools and looks on top of Ubuntu's stability make Kubuntu a great Linux. Most things just work. I did have a problem with realtek alc 4080, The MSI motherboard is newer and isn't in the config yet. The front headphone doesn't work but the other sound outputs do.
It has been stable and fast. I would use Kubuntu before Windows 11 every day, it's just better today. After trying all the different types of desktops kde is my favorite.
Ubuntu has a nice installer and plenty of help for people learning.
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Project: Kubuntu
Version: 22.04
Rating: 9
Date: 2023-02-16
Votes: 3
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This is a nice version. The KDE desktop's tools and looks on top of Ubuntu's stability make Kubuntu a great Linux. Most things just work. I did have a problem with realtek alc 4080, The MSI motherboard is newer and isn't in the config yet. The front headphone doesn't work but the other sound outputs do.
It has been stable and fast. I would use Kubuntu before Windows 11 every day, it's just better today. After trying all the different types of desktops kde is my favorite.
Ubuntu has a nice installer and plenty of help for people learning.
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Project: Kubuntu
Version: 22.10
Rating: 9
Date: 2023-02-07
Votes: 11
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Ubuntu plus KDE gets you Kubuntu.
In my opinion, it's the best Ubuntu experience of the bunch. GNOME is just not practical on a small screen and extensions to tailor it the way you like is a headache with every upgrade. KDE out of the box has everything I need.
Like most people I really dislike Snaps. They are slow, quirky with audio and updates sometimes doesn't update like they're supposed to (so you have to manually do it in the command line). But it's easy enough to deal with. Remove all Snap packages and Snap Backend from Discover. Enable Flathub in Discover and start using flatpaks. For those with limited memory, you'll save some with Snapd not running in the background.
Kubuntu is very complete. Firewall and driver manager is build right into the System Settings which is very cool. It's all in one place! No jumping here or there for different settings. This is the way it should be... always!
Now you're not getting the latest and greatest. For that you'll need to go to Fedora or something else like that. But for a system to remain smooth it's worth the wait. So this is perfect for a new and older machine alike.
Kubuntu does a ton of things right and only a few things wrong. And that's pretty dang good considering what else is out there.
There's no such thing as a perfect Linux distribution. Only the perfect distribution for but.
In my mind, Kubuntu is pretty great...
Thanks!
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Project: Kubuntu
Version: 22.10
Rating: 8
Date: 2023-02-03
Votes: 3
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I'm not a fan of Ubuntu but I guess I kinda am?
I tried PopOS for a while (I loathe Linux Mint). So I jumped to Fedora KDE spin and was content with that.
Unfortunately I got tired of not having some software available. And every once in a while I'd have a strange oddity. The last one not being able to copy/paste in some applications.
I absolutely love KDE (I loathe GNOME). I held off on official Ubuntu due to some of the decisions they make. But I decided to give Kubuntu a try anyway.
Honestly I have to say this feels very complete. And though I was worried about Snaps, they don't seem to be that bad. I did install Preload which has helped.
Ubuntu is about 6 months behind Fedora. However, it's a small price to pay for the ease of use and relatively pain free experience. I do have issues with Snaps not updating like they should. To resolve this in CLI do >
And at times I'll have some packages "held back". There is a solution for this as well but I won't list that here as there is some controversy whether that is recommended or not.
Unlike Fedora, there is much less to do post install to get it ready for action.
Simply install:
1) kubuntu-restricted-extras
2) preload
3) tlp tlp-rdw (for laptops)
and you're good to go.
In closing, great hardware support and overall experience. Feels a bit behind in the software department compared to Fedora but miles ahead as far as ease of use.
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Project: Kubuntu
Version: 22.04
Rating: 4
Date: 2023-01-22
Votes: 0
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It looks like I have come to the end of the road with Kubuntu with my IBM T60 laptop as it only runs 32bit software and Kubuntu has dropped support for 32 bit I believe with 22.04.5 LTS
I have the option of using an old and soon to be unsupported version, which frankly is out of the question for me.
lucky that windows 10 still supports 32 bit computers! Shame about their software.
I have installed 22.04.5 on my dell optiplex gx620 with Pentium D and the display driver is proving rather hit&miss so far - with the background turning black fairly regularly for indeterminate periods.
My vote would be for longer (say 5 year) periods between LTS versions. Let those who wish install the yearly updates.
This is the first time that the "would you like to upgrade" prompt on my desktop actually worked to upgrade to the new Version.
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Project: Kubuntu
Version: 22.04
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-01-21
Votes: 6
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I use Kubuntu 22.04 LTS on (1) a low-end Dell Inspiron 11-3180 (A9-9420, R5, 4GB RAM) circa 2017, and (2) a mid-level Dell Latitude 7390 (i5, UHD 620, 8GB RAM), circa 2018, attached to a Dell 24" external monitor. Kubuntu has worked flawlessly on both laptop for six months. Not a hitch, not a glitch.
I am using 22.04 LTS because I value the stability that comes with an LTS release, and using Kubuntu more-or-less out of the box. The 11-3180 is a "minimal" installation (browser and utilities). The 7390 is a default installation. In both cases, I added Microsoft Edge using the Microsoft deb (installed through Discover without a hitch, was added to the menus and updates through Discover) and removed the Firefox Snap.
I liked Kubuntu's rather vanilla default Plasma setup, so I didn't fiddle with the desktop.
Kubuntu is stable and well-implemented. The team seems solid, and the forums are well managed and easy to use.
The Plasma DE is an excellent implementation of KDE, not quite stock but close enough for any Plasma user to adapt immediately. The Ubuntu OS layer is stable and well supported through Ubuntu forums (although the Ubuntu forums are so extensive that it takes a bit of discernment to use them effectively). The apps in the default installation are well-chosen will meet the needs of an ordinary home user, as I am.
I was a bit surprised to see how well Kubuntu runs on the low-end 11-3180. I didn't expect it to run so well on 4GB of RAM and a 2017 Pentium equivalent chip, but it runs beautifully.
I haven't yet run into any negatives worth mentioning.
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Project: Kubuntu
Version: 22.10
Rating: 10
Date: 2022-12-29
Votes: 24
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My only problem with most of the "big" KDE distros are that they are either rolling released or they focus too much on the new features and while I understand that most of people like that, I prefer a stable system without major bugs over the latest and greatest
This is where Kubuntu shines due having some of the best hardware compatibility of any Linux distro and so far at least in my hardware being the only KDE distro that I never encountered any problems or bugs, also you can easily install the Wayland session with just one command and I recommended it if you have an Intel or AMD GPU, everything just works on both the 22.04 LTS and the newly 22.10, if you don't like snaps you can just do a minimal install (so the ONLY snap in your system would be Firefox) and install flatpaks or appimages over that
If I had to give a negative is that there is sometimes you need to access the software repos through the terminal to update them due not opening with your password with the GUI
Discover is a decent store, it could be better but IMO is way better than the regular Ubuntu store and overall it does the work right and when you have flatpaks it does tell you very clear if you are going to install a flatpak or a snap
10/10 for Kubuntu for me, the best and most stable KDE experience, best Ubuntu flavour too
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Project: Kubuntu
Version: 20.04
Rating: 2
Date: 2022-12-04
Votes: 0
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This version stinks. After install Discover says there are updates. I go to look and there are over 400 listed and needs over 500 Gb of space. I only have a 500 GB drive. Plus there is no way to uncheck the different update sections i.e. system, add-ons or App updates. Themes options suck, color options are lame compared to distro 18.04 just a huge waste of time to download and burn a disc. I'm going back to my older version 18.04 until they make something all my old themes, colors and other stuff works in.
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Project: Kubuntu
Version: 22.04
Rating: 10
Date: 2022-11-21
Votes: 44
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Kubuntu is IMO the definitive Ubuntu and KDE experience, in my set up it was the ONLY KDE distro that I never had any problems or bugs, I tried Fedora, Manjaro, openSUSE, etc and no success
Then Kubuntu came and had the best KDE experience in a while and honestly it quickly became my favourite Linux distro overall after Mint, it is quick, snappy and has good performance with the software I use
Despite KDE amazing customization I actually like and enjoy the default vanilla look, so I didn't do many customization and it has been amazing, I only encountered one problem and it was that I could not access to the repos, and the way to fix it was access thru the terminal (same menu just in the terminal) and when I picked my country I may be loosing my mind but Kubuntu repos are faster than Mint
Overall, I enjoy Kubuntu a lot, best KDE experience
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Project: Kubuntu
Version: 22.04
Rating: 10
Date: 2022-11-11
Votes: 2
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Works fantastic on a Gateway laptop from Walmart that's a few years old with 16GBs of RAM and a 256GB SSD. Added additional 256GB SSD to boot Kubuntu 22.04 LTS with the Kwin-Bismuth window manager. Just "sudo Apt install kwin-bismuth" and it works. Stable, fast, and really good looking. Touch pad works too. (Cannot get fingerprint to work but I have read about work-around solutions that I don't want to invest time in.) I avoided Kubuntu because of the Snap drama and I personally had issues with the Ubuntu software center updating Snap packages. But, with Kubuntu - it all works with the Discover software center and it's fantastic. I even have Flatpaks enabled. Kubuntu's team deserves a lot of kudos because Kubuntu has been my favorite KDE experience and I have tried MX, Q4OS, Neptune, Siduction, KaOS, Fedora, Manjaro, and Solus. They all had their strengths but they all had KDE quirks (Siduction, KaOS, Manjaro, Solus - all rolling releases) and package management was different in MX which I didn't like. Q4OS and Neptune were very good but they were still on Plasma 5.20. Also, Neptune 7.5 seemed to boot way too slowly. Fedora's KDE experience was almost perfect except. It booted fast, looked clean, and had all the software I needed once I enabled everything for RPM Fusion and DNFDragora was not slow. However, upon an update, I lost some menu options and it was a lot of work to fix. Fedora is not a rolling release but it sure behaved like one for me. Finally tried Kubuntu and it was like Debian - nice and stable with all the benefits of Ubuntu but none of the drama or slow down. Snaps have improved and I only have the default handful of Snap apps like Firefox but everything else is either Ubuntu, Debian, or a Flatpak. Nice thing with Kubuntu, you can update every 6 months if you are willing to risk some stability for newer packages. Also, you can update the desktop to the latest version with Kubuntu's PPA. Very pleased with Kubuntu. I like Ubuntu-MATE too in the Ubuntu family but avoid Ubuntu-proper. Looking forward to Ubuntu-MATE's Debian-only version. I wonder if Kubuntu could do something like that? A Debian-only version of Kubuntu (like the old Mint Plasma)? I suppose MX Linux has that covered with their distribution. Anyway, MX Linux, Neptune OS, and especially Kubuntu were the Plasma-based distributions that finally made me appreciate KDE long-term. It took several years but I finally like Plasma.
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Project: Kubuntu
Version: 22.04
Rating: 10
Date: 2022-11-02
Votes: 3
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I wan a windows user since last weak.my lap is dell i57th gen with 8gb ram,i stucked with windows really,after every update microsoft slow the winodws,my ssd take 1 min to boot and 1 and half minute to open first app.as a web developer i really hated and think about to buy a new powerfull laptop to work smothly.before that i decided to try linux.searched alot of distros and decided to install ubuntu or ubuntu based distro.and i installed ubuntu first but i really dont like gnome.then i switched to kubuntu.just wow.After installing linux i realise how powerfull and fast my lap is.window sucks my blood of computer.i really struggled to work with it at first in installation.but now good.kubuntu is really a beast good stability (crashed once during messing in setting) ,really fast use minimum resource it use only below 1 gb ram to run linux at startup.i have another old laptop ,i going to try other distro on that laptop.
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Project: Kubuntu
Version: 22.10
Rating: 10
Date: 2022-10-29
Votes: 8
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After problems with sound on OpenSUSE Tumbleweed KDE, I decided to install Kubuntu. I made custom ISO with Cubic (to get rid of snaps and add Mozilla PPA for deb version of Firefox)
I upgraded my Plasma to 5.26 with backports PPA and everything runs great. I did light undervolting of my CPU with Iuvolt (tool from Github) and now I have superb OS - fast, fresh, stable and easy to use
What's more KDE has best implemetation of fractional scalling (I feel almost like on Windows - it's important becouse I have 15 inches laptop, so I do not want everything to be too small)
Iuvolt works almost like ThrottleStop and I am happy with it
Kubuntu rules!
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Project: Kubuntu
Version: 22.04
Rating: 9
Date: 2022-10-27
Votes: 1
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How to sum it up? Well, if you are willing to tweak some Ubuntu stuff ... like removing snap ... and some Kubuntu stuff ... like fine tuning KDE / Plasma you can have a great desktop experience; even 10/10.
It is a 9/10 for ME, because I know how to tweak some stuff.
IF you don't know howto tweak a Linux desktop you will end on a lower rating 8/10 or lower.
So you can have a great experience if you have some basic Linux skills. I use it as my daily driver, Ubuntu with a KDE desktop is still the best combo for me. If you look at distro's, I recommend you try Kubuntu out and take the time to tweak it to your liking, you will not be disappointed and it may even end up as your top choice...
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Project: Kubuntu
Version: 22.04
Rating: 9
Date: 2022-09-24
Votes: 5
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I've used many distributions, arch, manjaro, fedora, mx, mint.... and my all-time favorite was Debian (or still is), but there comes a time when you want practicality and ease above all else, and that's where I got to to Kubuntu. It allows me to have more updated kernel, kde, libreoffice than Debian and I suffer less from simple things like video thumbnails, which work out of the box in Kubuntu and not in Debian. I don't use a graphical interface or snap packages, just like in debian I use the console, .deb packages and some flatpaks and everything is running smooth and great so far.
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Project: Kubuntu
Version: 22.04
Rating: 10
Date: 2022-09-24
Votes: 67
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I have tried many distros over the last year which include Mint, MX Linux, Ubuntu, Manjaro, OpenSUSE, Fedora, ElementoryOS, PopOS, Peppermint, KDE Neon etc….but keep coming back to Kubuntu as, for me, it’s the most stable and uncluttered experience.
Kubuntu has a 22.04 Ubuntu OS with a KDE desktop environment which I prefer, having a Ubuntu base OS just adds the polish which I just don’t seem to get from straight Debian, such as MX Linux, Ubuntu based OS’s just seem to be more refined.
The applications which are deployed with Kubuntu are pretty much up to date but not necessarily bleeding edge, although with backports you can choose to update them.
I don’t use the Snap store, removed firefox and re-added using Flatpak, so that is no issue for me.
The installation detected all my hardware across multiple platforms, I have a Mac Pro Desktop (Late 2013) 12 core, Macbook Pro and a Lenova Thinkbook laptop, all worked flawlessly. OpenSUSE did not detect my broadcom wireless adapter on my Mac Pro, so I could’nt finish the install. MX Linux did strange things with my touchpad, both on the Macbook Pro and Lenova.
Pros: Fast, Stable, Clean, Good support, hassle free installatio, excellent hardware support
Cons: No specific Kubuntu developed apps, such as tools from MX Linux
I also really liked Linux Mint, KDE Neon and MX Linux but Kubuntu just had the edge with support and consistantcy. As my Linux knowledge grew I had a better understanding of what my important goals were, which were a distro with a firm maintenance team, ubuntu or debian based, stable and quick….Kubuntu was the best fit and I’ve been very happy with it for quite a few months now.
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