Ubuntu Unity 25.04 vs Kylin 25.04: Which is Best?
17Dive into the latest Ubuntu 25.04 "Plucky Puffin" interim releases! We compare Ubuntu Unity 25.04 and Ubuntu Kylin 25.04 side-by-side. Released April 17th and 18th, 2025 respectively, both share the Linux 6.14 kernel, systemd v257.4, and Python 3.13, with support until January 2026.
But which flavor suits you?
Ubuntu Unity 25.04: Experience the classic Unity 7.7 desktop with its signature launcher, HUD, and global menu. Features PipeWire 1.2 and Mesa 25 graphics. Ideal for longtime Unity fans.
Ubuntu Kylin 25.04: Explore the polished UKUI desktop environment. Targeted towards Chinese users with unique kernel optimizations, the APT 3.0 solver, enhanced GPU handling (dmem cgroup, amdxdna), and updated core libraries like Rust 1.84 and OpenJDK 24/25.
We cover key differences in desktop environments, performance tweaks, default apps (Firefox 137, LibreOffice 25.2), installation, known issues, and community support.
Find out whether the classic workflow of Unity or the customized experience of Kylin is the right choice for your next Linux install!
Learn More:
Ubuntu Unity: ubuntuunity.org
Ubuntu Kylin: https://ubuntukylin.com/index-en.html
Bug Reports: Launchpad (via Ubuntu Community Hub for Unity / Direct for Kylin)
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