Features
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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.
![Screenshot of cascaded MATE application windows](/images/features/mate-1.png)
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The Essentials
Conventional applications such as a text editor, image viewer and archive utility.
![Screenshot of home folder](/images/features/mate-2.png)
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Caja File Manager
Perform file management tasks with ease.
![Screenshot of sound indicator](/images/features/mate-3.png)
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Modern Indicators
Preconfigured to provide convenient features (for supported applications)