Features

The traditional desktop
New to some, a classic to others.
MATE is an intuitive attractive desktop using traditional metaphors. The legacy of GNOME 2 continues to be modern, lightweight and fast.

The Essentials
Conventional applications such as a text editor, image viewer and archive utility.

Caja File Manager
Perform file management tasks with ease.

Modern Indicators
Preconfigured to provide convenient features (for supported applications)