We compared Ubuntu Linux and Rocky Linux across several parameters based on our users' reviews. After reading the collected data, you can find our conclusion below:
Ease of Deployment: Users find the initial setup for Ubuntu Linux to be quick and straightforward, similar to installing Windows. The installation process is user-friendly and takes around 15 minutes. Rocky Linux is also praised for its ease of deployment, with a well-documented installation process and a user-friendly interface.
Features: Ubuntu Linux is known for its excellent performance, flexibility, and its ability to support machine learning and application development. In contrast, Rocky Linux is praised for its stability, security, and compatibility with CentOS. However, it may have limited documentation, slower updates, and less community support compared to Ubuntu Linux.
Room for Improvement: Ubuntu Linux could improve its hardware support, security features, and compatibility with Microsoft solutions. Rocky Linux requires more extensive documentation, a wider range of available packages, improved community support, and an updated user interface.
Pricing: Ubuntu Linux is known for its affordability and is available in an open-source version without licensing fees. There is limited information available regarding the setup cost for Rocky Linux.
ROI: Ubuntu Linux offers significant cost savings as it eliminates the need for operating system payments. In contrast, the ROI for Rocky Linux depends on various factors including cost savings, stability, community support, and compatibility with CentOS.
Service and Support: Ubuntu Linux's customer service is mainly based on online resources and the community, whereas Rocky Linux stands out for its active and supportive community, prompt assistance, and comprehensive documentation.
Comparison Results: Ubuntu is a reliable, affordable solution that's highly regarded for its simple installation process, strong performance, and adaptability. It provides a diverse selection of applications and functionalities. However, users feel that Ubuntu could offer better documentation, more security features, and more seamless compatibility with Microsoft solutions. Rocky Linux is commended for its straightforward deployment, security, and compatibility with CentOS. Still, users have noted drawbacks such as limited documentation and infrequent updates.
"It helps us keep our workstations in sync and ensures consistent settings across most of our machines."
"I haven't needed to use customer service or support, which speaks volumes about their product's reliability and ease of use."
"It's very simple to work with, easy to learn, and know where things are."
"What I like best is the way in which packages are managed."
"Some of the main features of this solution are it is less prone to viruses since most viruses are written for Microsoft software, and it is easy to use."
"There is value in the long-time supported distribution LPS."
"The solution is very stable, it does not need to restart to maintain stability."
"For us, OpenStack is awesome. We want something that will be much simpler than a broad and complicated solution."
"Ubuntu is very easy to use and you can manage it on your own."
"It is more powerful because you have more control over it."
"The solution has proven to be scalable. It can scale quite well."
"The solution's audio integration for virtual machines could be improved."
"In terms of improvement, Rocky Linux needs to clarify its identity and target audience."
"One of the potential issues is that if you don't pay for support, you may need to manage certain aspects on your own and rely on the community for assistance."
"People with a Windows background may not find the solution's user interface user-friendly."
"There should be more integration with other operating systems applications."
"There are certain shortcomings related to the product's frequency of updates. From an improvement perspective, my company expects the solution to offer less frequent updates."
"The installation of Ubuntu is somewhat complicated, requires better documentation."
"The product must provide integrated security solutions."
"For a broken Ubuntu system, you must do a new installation. There is no existing repair option."
"We don't have any support, so we search for answers online. However, it can sometimes be a little messy to find the information if you have a highly specific question or a strange problem. It would be nice if finding information were a little simpler. Maybe they could have some portal that could point you to where you can find information."
"The performance of this product could still be improved, as it's always good to improve on the performance of any product, no matter how satisfied you are with it."
Rocky Linux is ranked 11th in Operating Systems (OS) for Business with 3 reviews while Ubuntu Linux is ranked 2nd in Operating Systems (OS) for Business with 133 reviews. Rocky Linux is rated 8.4, while Ubuntu Linux is rated 8.6. The top reviewer of Rocky Linux writes "Very simple to work with, easy to learn, and has a competitive pricing". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Ubuntu Linux writes "A stable and free solution that is easy to deploy and has a user-friendly GUI". Rocky Linux is most compared with Oracle Linux, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), openSUSE Leap, SUSE Linux Enterprise and Windows 10, whereas Ubuntu Linux is most compared with Oracle Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise, Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and CentOS. See our Rocky Linux vs. Ubuntu Linux report.
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