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It's an Ubuntu-based Linux distro, that combines the power of Ubuntu with the lightness of Mate Desktop. Adapting Ubuntu 12.04 LTS, we have an efficient distro running with old hardware too.
If you need something bleeding edge but still "traditional", just similar to the beloved Gnome 2, Mubuntu is what you are looking for!