How do I get a GNOME, KDE or Xfce desktop?

Ubuntu, Kubuntu, Edubuntu, Xubuntu, and Ubuntu Server all share the base (kernel, low level programme mes). This means you can install any of them on any other.

GNOME

GNOME is the default desktop for Ubuntu. It can also be installed with the ubuntu-desktop package. To learn more about Ubuntu, please see Ubuntu on the desktop.

KDE

KDE is the default desktop for Kubuntu. It can also be installed with the kubuntu-desktop package. To learn more about Kubuntu, please see Kubuntu.

Xfce

Xfce is the default desktop for Xubuntu. It can also be installed with the xubuntu-desktop package.To learn more about Ubuntu, please see Xubuntu.