14 DAY TRIAL // We haven't heard anything from the Ubuntu Budgie team since their beloved Linux-based operating system built around the Budgie desktop environment was accepted by Canonical as an official Ubuntu flavor.
However, we're aware of the fact that the Ubuntu Budgie team have a lot of work on their hands re-branding the entire project from the old name (budgie-remix) to the new one, and we can all agree it's a huge effort. Also, they're preparing for the distribution's first release as an official Ubuntu flavor, as part of Ubuntu 17.04 (Zesty Zapus).
The first development snapshot of Ubuntu Budgie 17.04 might land later this month, on December 29, when some of the opt-in flavors will participate in the Alpha 1 release. Until then, it looks like the team is working on an ultra minimal version of Ubuntu Budgie, for those who love customizing their installations.
Ubuntu Budgie Minimal ISO will use 220MB of RAM or less
The good news is that the Ubuntu Budgie Minimal ISO image will use no less than 220MB of RAM, which means that it's perfect for deployments of the Ubuntu-based operating system on computers from 10 years ago, especially considering the fact that the Budgie desktop environment is also very low on resources.
However, it is mainly designed for those who want a barebone version of the OS, which they can shape into anything they want from Ubuntu Budgie by adding only the packages they see fit for their needs. More details about Ubuntu Budgie Minimal Edition will be unveiled shortly.
A download link for the Ubuntu Budgie Ultra Minimal Edition is coming soon and will be available on the distro's website if you plan on taking it for a test drive. As usual, we'll keep you guys informed with the development cycle of Ubuntu Budgie, as well as the rest of the Ubuntu flavors, for the upcoming Ubuntu 17.04 (Zesty Zapus) release, so stay tuned.
Updated: The Ubuntu Budgie team released the minimal ISO image and you can download it right now from https://sourceforge.net/projects/budgie-remix/files/budgie-remix%20fresh%2016.10/. Please keep in mind to read the README.md file located there for detailed installation instructions and how to use the Ubuntu Budgie Minimal image.
Ultra minimal version of #ubuntubudgie now in testing - 220MB or less of RAM - for all of you who love customising their distro! pic.twitter.com/RyuFD8rhjG — Ubuntu Budgie (@UbuntuBudgie) December 10, 2016