LinuxNOV reports that Ubuntu Studio 11.10 will get the Xfce lightweight desktop environment as standard desktop

Ubuntu Studio 11.04 comes with Gnome 2.xx not Unity or Gnome-Shell cause it don’t target audience or intended workflow. Now Ubuntu Studio developer mentioned on the mailing list they will re-base the project on Xfce lightweight desktop environment with custom user interface UI instead of Gnome 2 desktop.

  Ubuntu Studio 11.10 Will Get Xfce Desktop