Xubuntu is a community developed operating system that combines elegance and ease of use. Xubuntu comes with Xfce, which is a lightweight desktop environment that aims to be fast and low on system resources, while still being visually appealing and user friendly. Xubuntu is perfect for those who want the most out of their desktops, laptops and netbooks with a modern look and enough features for efficient, daily usage.
Xubuntu 14.04 is a long term support release, so the focus is really on stability and finesse, not on adding tons of new features. Xubuntu uses the Xfce desktop environment instead of Unity, Xubuntu can be particularly useful if you have an older or otherwise underpowered computer.
Xubuntu 14.04 LTS of the new features in this release:
Light Locker replaces xscreensaver for screen locking, a setting editing GUI is included
The panel layout is updated, and now uses Whiskermenu as the default menu
Mugshot is included to allow you to easily edit your personal preferences
MenuLibre for menu editing, with full Xfce support, replaces Alacarte
A community wallpapers package, which includes work from the five winners of the wallpaper contest
GTK Theme Config to customize your desktop theme colors
Updated artwork, including various enhancements to themes as well as a new default wallpaper
