Ubuntu Kylin is an official Ubuntu flavour whose primary goal is to create a variant of Ubuntu optimised for Chinese users (using the Simplified Chinese writing system), although it also supports other languages. The default desktop is called UKUI (Ubuntu Kylin User Interface) which is based on MATE desktop and is developed with the Qt toolkit. UKUI strives to adhere to the friendly-and-simple design concept. The distribution also includes more than 20 applications developed in-house, including Kylin Assistant, Kylin Video, Kylin Screenshots and Software Center.
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What is the latest version of Ubuntu Kylin?
The latest tracked version of Ubuntu Kylin is 26.04, released April 24, 2026.
How many Ubuntu Kylin releases does OS.watch track?
OS.watch tracks 9 Ubuntu Kylin releases, the earliest from 2022.