Moderne og fullt utstyrt
Pearl MATE er et moderne operativsystem, med en attraktiv og enkel å forstå brukergrensesnitt. Dens oppdatering behandler holder ikke bare selve operativsystemet, men alle sine installerte programmer oppdatert til den gjeldende utgaven. Operativsystemet er sikrere og bedre støttet enn operativsystemer som kommer forhåndsinstallert på de fleste hjemme maskinvarene i dag.
Forhåndskonfigurert Likevel Fleksibel

Using Pearl MATE provides you with the freedom to run a complete, full-featured operating system, pre-configured with most, if not all, of the applications you will need for your daily computing - or to change anything about the way it looks, the way it works, or the applications it runs to suit your taste.
Built-In Security

Pearl MATE is designed with security in mind. Unlike operating systems that update only once a month, Pearl MATE receives updates continuously. The updates include security patches for Pearl MATE and all of its components. Security updates for all of its installed applications are also provided on the same schedule. This ensures that you have the latest protection for all of your computer's software -- as soon as it's available!

Pearl MATE can get viruses and other infections... but it doesn't. Rapid and timely updates ensure that there are very few, if any threats to Linux systems like Pearl MATE that persist in the wild. In reality, there have been very few "public" infections in the last 10 years that can affect Pearl MATE. They are no longer a threat to anyone installing or using a modern Linux distribution today. Pearl MATE is designed to make it difficult for viruses, root kits and other malware to be installed and run without conscious intervention by you, the user. Even if you do accidentally invite in an infection, chances are it's designed to attack Windows and won't do much, if any damage to Pearl MATE.

Another significant security feature of Pearl MATE is that its users are not administrators by default. Administrators ("root" users) on any computer system have permission to do anything they want, including the ability to damage the system.
For example, other operating systems look at the name of a file to determine which program should open it, then immediately attempt to open it. That design makes it easy for an intruder to attack a computer. Pearl MATE opens a file based on what the file is, not based on its name. So even if a malicious program disguises its identity by using the name "Last Will and Testament.txt" Pearl MATE will recognize the file as a program. The system provides a warning that the file is not a text file, but that it is a program that will be run if you give it permission to continue. To be extra secure, Pearl MATE requires you to provide your administrator password before that permission is granted. Every single time.
Powerful Applications
While MATE Desktop provides the essential user interfaces to control and use a computer, Pearl MATE adds a collection of additional applications to turn your computer into a truly powerful workstation.
Productivity

Firefox delivers safe, easy web browsing. A familiar user interface, enhanced security features including protection from online identity theft, and an integrated search to let you get the most out of the web.

Evolution is an integrated mail, calendar and address book suite. It features integration with Exchange and Google servers, a newsgroup client, LDAP support, web calendars and RSS reader.

LibreOffice is a full-featured office productivity suite that provides a near drop-in replacement for Microsoft(R) Office; its clean interface and powerful tools let you unleash your creativity and grow your productivity. LibreOffice embeds several applications that make it the most powerful Free and Open Source Office suite on the market:
Writer, the word processor.
Calc, the spreadsheet application.
Impress, the presentation engine.
Draw, the drawing and flowcharting application.
Base, the database and database frontend.
Math, for editing mathematics.
Entertainment

Rhythmbox is a very easy to use music playing and management program which supports a wide range of audio formats (including mp3 and ogg). Originally inspired by Apple's iTunes, the current version also supports Internet Radio, iPod integration and generic portable audio player support, Audio CD burning, Audio CD playback, music sharing, and Podcasts.

Shotwell is a digital photo organizer. It allows you to import photos from disk or camera, organize them in various ways, view them in full-window or fullscreen mode, and export them to share with others. It is able to manage a lot of different image formats, also including raw CR2 files.

Celluloid (formerly GNOME MPV) is a simple media player that aims to be easy to use while maintaining a high level of configurability. Features include comprehensive media format support, drag and drop playlist management and MPRIS D-Bus Interface that provides integration with the desktop environment.
... And a whole lot more!
Naturally you'll also find a firewall, backup application, document/photo scanner and printer management all included in Pearl MATE. And this is just the start. The sections includes best-in-class applications for most tasks and a one-click installer for an "App Store" that will give you access to thousands of applications suitable for just about any professional or recreational pursuit.
Spill

In the last couple of years Linux has become a first class gaming platform thanks to bringing the platform to Linux. At the time of writing Steam has more than 1000 high quality indie and AAA titles available for Linux. Pearl MATE is fully compatible with Steam for Linux.
While Steam is a major step forward for gaming on Linux, there are also many high quality and enjoyable Open Source games titles available for Pearl MATE. It doesn't matter if you like flight simulators, motor racing, first person shooters, jump and run or card games, you'll find something to keep you entertained.
Accessibility

Making an accessible operating system was a key priority when the Pearl MATE founders initially set out the goals of the project.
Pearl MATE is never going to be able to offer the comprehensive integration of assistive technologies that provides. But Pearl MATE will continue to follow their lead so that Pearl MATE is a viable desktop solution where computer access is shared within a household or business where individual needs differ.
Mobile Integration
Currently Pearl MATE has the essential mobile device support you'd expect. You can plug in a phone, media player or digital camera and the device is automatically detected and mounted. You can then access the files on it or sync its contents.