It provides an intuitive and attractive desktop environment using traditional metaphors for Linux and other Unix-like operating systems. MATE is under active development to add support for new …

MATE (/ ˈmɑːteɪ / MAH-tay) [4] is a desktop environment composed of free and open-source software that runs on Linux, and other Unix-like operating systems such as BSD, and Illumos. [5][6]

Ubuntu MATE is a stable, easy-to-use operating system with a configurable desktop environment. It is ideal for those who want the most out of their computers and prefer a traditional desktop metaphor.

Sep 22, 2025 · In this comprehensive guide, we will walk through the process of installing the MATE desktop environment on an Ubuntu system that currently uses GNOME as its default desktop …

Nov 14, 2025 · Based on the GNOME 2 desktop, MATE retains the classic look and feel while incorporating modern features and improvements. It offers a stable, customizable, and resource …

Oct 28, 2025 · The MATE Desktop Environment is the continuation of GNOME 2. It provides an intuitive and attractive desktop environment using traditional metaphors for Linux and other Unix-like …

MATE uses LightDM as its default display manager, which is known for its simplicity and compatibility with various desktop environments. After logging in through LightDM, you’re greeted with the classic …

We now describe how to install the MATE Desktop manually from the official repositories of your distribution. The manual install is useful, if you have a distribution without a graphical interface and …

The MATE Desktop is one such implementation of a desktop environment and includes a file manager which can connect you to your local and networked files, a text editor, calculator, archive manager, …

Feb 16, 2024 · Library with common API for various MATE modules. Contribute to mate-desktop/mate-desktop development by creating an account on GitHub.