Linux: The Ultimate Guide

What’s New in Budgie-remix 16-10?
• Installation in any language.
• Full disk support and encryption for a personal folder.
• It includes the latest upgrades for budgie-desktop v10.2.7, including 
updates from Solus.

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• Linux kernel 4.8.x.
• GNOME GTK + Applications 3.22.
• 16.10 is the background of the wallpaper contest.
• New budgie-welcome window.
• Option to switch from Arc team to Material Design.
• The arrival of your new Pocillo icons.
• Desktop applications updated.
To install new software and updates, Budgie-remix uses GNOME Software 
and Software Updater, such as Ubuntu.
Ubuntu Budgie 17.04
17.04 version of Ubuntu Budgie was released on April 19, 2017. Budgie-
remix was renamed after the sharing became official in the Ubuntu 
community.
The program includes version 10.2.9 of Budgie Desktop, version 4.10 
for Linux kernel, version 17.0.3 for Mesa, and version 1.19.3 for Xorg. 
The app, i.e., Budgie-Welcome, was updated, and system index sup-
port appeared. All audio apples were managed, 3.24 GNOME applica-
tions were activated, GNOME Terminal was replaced by Termix, and 
Google Chrome was replaced by -Chromium and support. The GTK + 
Qt theme is activated. Works with Arc GTK + design theme and Moka 
icons theme.
What’s New in Ubuntu Budgie 17.04?
• Comes with Budgie Desktop Environment and Plank.
• It is not intended for mobile/tablet (like Unity/GNOME) but is for 
desktop use only.
• It consumes about 850 MB of memory by doing nothing.
• Comes with GNOME Software 3.22 and Calendar 3.24.
• Supports audio/video playback with MPV and Rhythmbox player.
• Provides easy-to-use customization with Raven and Menu Editor.

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Built-in Software
Ubuntu Budgie delivers standard applications such as the standard 
Ubuntu, with some differences:
• LibreOffice (Author, Calc, Impress)
• Chromium Browser
• GNOME Apps: Calendar, Photos, Books, Weather, Maps
• Geary Mail
• System settings
• Rhythmbox
• MPV
• Terminix
System Details
Here is the list of some technical details about Ubuntu Budgie 17.04.
• Kernel version: 4.10
• LibreOffice 5.3.1
• Snap 2.23.6
• Terminix 1.4.2
• GNU bash version: 4.4.5
• Budgie 10.2.9
• Nautilus 3.20.4
• Chromium 56
• Plank 0.11.3
• GNOME Software 3.22.7 (it supports Flatpak and Snappy)
• GNOME Calendar 3.24 (it helps week view now)
Ubuntu Budgie 17.10
Version 17.10 of Ubuntu Budgie was released on October 19, 2017. The 
program includes version 10.4 of the Budgie Desktop shell and version 4.3 

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of the Linux kernel. Budgie’s Desktop Environment 10.4 featured a group 
of native objects containing Alt + Tab with a new pattern, which supports 
changing window controls on the left or right side, Spotify support within 
Raven, encryption support. volumes, and SMB files are from applet exten-
sions, and support customization occurrence from time to time. In addi-
tion, there are support for right or left side panels in version 10.4 of the 
Budgie Desktop, support for dashboard conversion, automatic dynamic 
and transparent image for all panels, and floor filling ability. Panel to be 
used without the effect “skip.”
Other improvements to the edition of Ubuntu Budgie’s 17.10 version 
include Caffeine and Night Light tools, Tilix as the ultimate (automatic) 
emulator than Termix, and Tilix Quake mode support F12 key. Also, it has 
new wallpapers and updated panel icons.
Canonical withdrew the 17.10 Ubuntu distribution in October and hid 
the link to download on December 20, 2017. The reason was a common 
distraction with BIOS damage on a few Lenovo notebook models and one 
Acer model.
Version 17.10.1 was published on January 12, 2018, which covers the 
resolution of the actual issue is version 17.10.
Ubuntu Budgie 18.04
The 18.04 version of Ubuntu Budgie was released on April 26, 2018. The 
version contains version 4.15 of the Linux kernel. It was possible to install 
OpenVNC on the network administrator.
Many new applets like DropBy have downloaded data on USB devices, 
Quick Note for all notes, Hot Corners to move windows in the corner of 
the screen, Window Mover to quickly remove windows from other visible 
desktops, automatic change keyboard layout in the program app, Clock 
functions to view time zones, Preview windows to view open windows, 
etc. The GNOME version has been updated to version 3.28, but Nautilus 
has version 3.26.