Question: What Version of Gnome Does Ubuntu Use?
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You can determine the version of GNOME that is running on your system by going to the Details/About panel in Settings. Open the Activities overview and start typing About. Click on About to open the panel. A window appears showing information about your system, including your distribution’s name and the GNOME version.

Is Ubuntu 18.04 gnome or unity?

Going back to Unity

If you have been using Unity or GNOME in the past, you may not like the new customized GNOME desktop in Ubuntu 18.04. Ubuntu has customized GNOME so that it resembles Unity but at the end of the day, it is neither completely Unity nor completely GNOME.

What is Gnome for Ubuntu?

Ubuntu GNOME (formerly Ubuntu GNOME Remix) is a discontinued Linux distribution, distributed as free and open-source software. It used a pure GNOME 3 desktop environment with GNOME Shell, rather than the Unity graphical shell. Starting with version 13.04 it became an official “flavour” of the Ubuntu operating system.

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Consumer Tech & Gadget Reviewer

Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.

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