Welcome to AcreetionOS MATE

AcreetionOS MATE is a traditional, lightweight spinoff featuring the MATE desktop environment. MATE provides a familiar, intuitive, and efficient desktop that continues the legacy of GNOME 2 while using modern technologies.

MATE Edition Specifications

Base Distribution
Arch Linux
Desktop Environment
MATE
Display Protocol
XLibre (X11)
Status
Unofficial Community Spinoff
Architecture
x86_64 (64-bit)
Primary Goal
Stable, traditional, and lightweight desktop

Why MATE?

MATE is perfect for users who prefer a classic desktop metaphor without the resource overhead of modern shells. It's highly customizable, rock-solid, and works perfectly on XLibre, ensuring maximum compatibility with hardware and legacy applications. If you liked the "classic" look of Linux from a few years ago but want the power of a rolling-release Arch base, MATE is for you.

XLibre Integration

Unlike newer desktops that are forcing Wayland, AcreetionOS MATE stays true to its roots by running on our modernized XLibre foundation. This means screen sharing, global hotkeys, and NVIDIA support "just work" without the headaches often found in Wayland-based environments.

Automated Build Notice: This is an unofficial automated build (autobuild) provided for community testing. While we help where we can, please do not contact Darren regarding issues with this edition. For support, reach out to Natalie (@sprungles) in our Discord. She maintains these builds to offer more variety to our users.

Key Components

The AcreetionOS MATE Edition includes the full suite of MATE applications and tools:

  • File Manager: Caja — Powerful and extensible file management.
  • Terminal: MATE Terminal — Lightweight and reliable.
  • Text Editor: Pluma — A versatile editor with plugin support.
  • Image Viewer: Eye of MATE — Fast and simple image viewing.
  • Archive Manager: Engrampa — Handles all your compression needs.
  • Audio: Pipewire — Modern audio backend for low-latency sound.

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