UKUI explained

Developer:National University of Defense Technology, Canonical Ltd., KylinSoft
Latest Release Version:4.0
Repo:https://github.com/ukui/ukui-desktop-environment
Programming Language:C/C++ (Qt)

UKUI (Ultimate Kylin User Interface) is a desktop environment for Linux distributions and other UNIX-like operating systems,[1] originally developed for Ubuntu Kylin,[2] and written using the Qt framework.[3] [4] UKUI is a fork of the MATE Desktop Environment.[5] [6]

UKUI is a lightweight desktop environment, which consumes few resources and works with older computers. It has been developed with GTK and Qt technologies. Its visual appearance is similar to Windows 7, making it easier for new users of Linux.[7]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: pavroo. UKUI desktop. 2021-11-15. SparkyLinux. en-US.
  2. Web site: Darkcrizt. 2018-10-13. How to install UKUI on different Linux distributions?. 2021-11-15. Linux Adictos. en.
  3. Web site: 2020-02-05. Ubuntu Kylin's UKUI Desktop Switches to Qt, Looks Phenomenal. 2021-11-15. OMG! Ubuntu!. en-GB.
  4. Web site: 2020-09-06. UKUI 3.1 Makes Some Major Visual Changes. 2021-11-15. OMG! Ubuntu!. en-GB.
  5. Web site: Install. Linux Post. 2020-08-08. UKUI: A lightweight Linux Desktop Environment made with GTK and Qt. 2021-11-15. Desde Linux. en.
  6. Web site: Ubuntu & UKUI desktop - Not a good idea. 2021-11-15. www.dedoimedo.com.
  7. Web site: Darkcrizt. 2018-02-20. UKUI a desktop environment that mimics Windows 7. 2021-11-15. Ubunlog. en.