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.

Screenshot of cascaded MATE application windows

The Essentials

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

Screenshot of home folder

Caja File Manager

Perform file management tasks with ease.

Screenshot of sound indicator

Modern Indicators

Preconfigured to provide convenient features (for supported applications)