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Syed Masood - PeerSpot reviewer
Web Developer at doodleblue
Real User
Open-source, free of viruses, and easy to set up
Pros and Cons
  • "The solution is free to use and open-source."
  • "In general, Windows is easier to use and friendlier to deal with than Ubuntu."

What is our primary use case?

It's very helpful for development. I'm a software developer. Linux is very easy to install a couple of things from the terminal. We can do most of the things from the terminal. It's very useful, in terms of their application in the cloud server. We can install it in the server, in our community server. If I do something in my local machine in the terminal, I can do the same thing in the cloud server. That's why I'm using Linux Ubuntu.

A few years ago, maybe two years ago, we were affected by some kind of encryption virus, a malware virus. It affected most of the Windows system due to the fact that our system was connected with some LAN connection. However, the Linux-based systems were not affected as it's a different OS. In our office, we just removed the Windows thing and put everything over on the Linux OS. 

What is most valuable?

It's stable.

The solution is free to use and open-source. There is no license needed, which is actually better, even though I like Windows. 

Our cloud server's a Linux-based operating system. I need to deploy my software on our cloud server. I just use Linux on my local server. Whatever I do for my software in my local server, the same needs to happen in the cloud server. That part is easy. I can replicate that software in my cloud server. If I do it in Microsoft Windows in that local development, that is totally different from our cloud server. It will cause issues in our cloud server. That's why I am using Linux in my system.

Linux is virus-free. 

The GUI in relation to the initial setup is very simple. 

What needs improvement?

If you are in the middle of an update, and things are disrupted, it can cause issues. You need to wait for the update to complete before doing anything. 

Windows we can handle by ourselves when it comes to troubleshooting, however, Ubuntu is a bit difficult. We need some other technical person to troubleshoot things for us. It's kind of difficult to maintain as compared to Windows.

In general, Windows is easier to use and friendlier to deal with than Ubuntu.

For how long have I used the solution?

We've been using the solution for three years. 

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What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution is stable and does not get infected with viruses. It's very resilient and the performance is good. I haven't dealt with bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

We have about 150 people using the tool.

We do plan to increase usage in the future.

How are customer service and support?

Ubuntu has some community over the internet. There is an Ask Ubuntu community online. Whenever I have some problems, I can check through the website and get some solutions. Sometimes it can take a little longer to resolve things if the question doesn't have an answer online.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

I'm also familiar with Windows. In many ways it is easier to use, however, it is more prone to viruses and malware, which can be an issue.

How was the initial setup?

This is an open tool. It's easy to install. From the GUI, we can just click next, next, next, and then install.

The process is very simple. It's not overly difficult.

In terms of maintenance and troubleshooting, we do require a more technical person.

What about the implementation team?

I can handle the initial setup myself. I do not need the assistance of any integrators or consultants. 

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The solution is open-source. It doesn't cost anything to actually use it. You just download it from their website and you can start using it. 

What other advice do I have?

Currently, I'm using Ubuntu 20 LTS, 20.04 long-term support.

I'd rate the solution at a seven out of ten. I tend to prefer Windows and would recommend it over Unbuntu.

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reviewer1719711 - PeerSpot reviewer
Co-Founder at a tech services company with 1-10 employees
Real User
Developer-friendly and easily accessible
Pros and Cons
  • "The most valuable feature is that it's developer-friendly and easily accessible. Like any other Linux operating system, you have access to open sources, all the necessary tooling, and anything that helps developers do their work. I'm no Linux guru, but Ubuntu offers packages that I find easy to use. There are other options for people who are very skilled with Linux, but this solution has the perfect balance of having enough technical requirements to meet your needs while still being usable. It doesn't require you to be so technically proficient that you need to recompile kernels or anything like that. It's a Linux operating system for normal people."
  • "The only improvement I would suggest is to switching back to Aptitude. They switched a lot of the packages that used to be running in Aptitude to Snap. I don't find them as usable when they are in Snap. The most obvious instance of this is that it's caused me to have issues with Chrome. Starting Chrome took a couple of seconds before it was up and running, which wasn't pleasant. Back when it used to run packaging in Aptitude, I didn't have this problem. I know they're familiar with these issues because a lot of other people have experienced them too."

What is our primary use case?

My primary use case is for office work and developing software. 

What is most valuable?

The most valuable feature is that it's developer-friendly and easily accessible. Like any other Linux operating system, you have access to open sources, all the necessary tooling, and anything that helps developers do their work. I'm no Linux guru, but Ubuntu offers packages that I find easy to use. There are other options for people who are very skilled with Linux, but this solution has the perfect balance of having enough technical requirements to meet your needs while still being usable. It doesn't require you to be so technically proficient that you need to recompile kernels or anything like that. It's a Linux operating system for normal people. 

What needs improvement?

The only improvement I would suggest is to switching back to Aptitude. They switched a lot of the packages that used to be running in Aptitude to Snap. I don't find them as usable when they are in Snap. The most obvious instance of this is that it's caused me to have issues with Chrome. Starting Chrome took a couple of seconds before it was up and running, which wasn't pleasant. Back when it used to run packaging in Aptitude, I didn't have this problem. I know they're familiar with these issues because a lot of other people have experienced them too. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using this solution for five years. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

This solution is stable. 

How are customer service and support?

I have never contacted technical support, but I probably will in the future. They offer very good services. 

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

I use Windows 10 because I have to, due to the programs I have that came with it, but I use Ubuntu on top of that. 

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup was very quick. It is easy to install. 

What about the implementation team?

I implemented myself. 

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

I'm aware of the paid services that they offer and provide technical support for, which are very good. Down the road, I will use some of them, specifically the service that automatically patches the central core of the operating system because it seems useful. Another service they used to have is a paid networking service. The services they offer are useful, but they depend on your particular situation and requirements. I would consider paying for them when a situation calls for them, but I don't need them right now. 

You don't need to pay for licensing. 

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

Some of my colleagues use Mint, but it's a matter of preference and specific to each person. 

What other advice do I have?

I recommend Ubuntu Linux, specifically for developers. 

I would rate Ubuntu Linux a nine out of ten. 

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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reviewer1556859 - PeerSpot reviewer
Associate Director at a comms service provider with 10,001+ employees
Real User
User-friendly, plenty of features, and secure
Pros and Cons
  • "The most valuable features of Ubuntu Linux are it is user-friendly, has plenty of features that you can develop and builds your own code. Additionally, it is secure and easy to operate."
  • "The solution could improve by having better integration."

What is our primary use case?

We are using Ubuntu Linux for running applications.

What is most valuable?

The most valuable features of Ubuntu Linux are it is user-friendly, has plenty of features that you can develop and builds your own code. Additionally, it is secure and easy to operate.

What needs improvement?

The solution could improve by having better integration.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Ubuntu Linux for approximately five years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution is bug-free and stable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

We have approximately 400 people using this solution in my organization.

How was the initial setup?

The installation is easy and takes less than 20 minutes.

What about the implementation team?

I can do the implementation myself. However, we have a five-person technical team of mostly engineers that do the implementation and maintenance of the solution.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The solution is open source and we do not need to pay for a license.

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend this solution to others.

I rate Ubuntu Linux an eight out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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reviewer1260267 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior System Administrator at a financial services firm with 1,001-5,000 employees
Real User
Stable and easy to use; support could be improved
Pros and Cons
  • "Stable and easy to use solution."
  • "Lacks the ability for disk expansion."

What is our primary use case?

We use this solution for our NFS environment. I'm a system administrator and we're customers of Ubuntu Linux. 

What is most valuable?

Compared to other solutions on the market, this is a relatively suitable and good product which is stable and easy to use. Ubuntu currently serves our OpenShift environment.

What needs improvement?

The product could be better. It lacks the ability for disk expansion and is not very suitable for our needs. I also think support could be improved thereby simplifying installation. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I've been using this solution for six months. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution is stable. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

If I need to increase the disk on Ubuntu it's just hard for us to increase in the environment so scalability is not so easy. 

How are customer service and technical support?

We don't pay for technical support so we can't use it in Turkey. 

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

I've used Red Hat Enterprise and I prefer working in that enterprise environment so I prefer that solution. 

How was the initial setup?

If you have two different versions, one version can't be installed on the VMware environment. It is not suitable. I carried out the deployment myself and it took quite some time and a while to understand the program. We have an admin person and an engineer dealing with Ubuntu. 

What other advice do I have?

Red Hat Enterprise is very widespread in Turkey and very few use Ubuntu. I work in an enterprise environment and I prefer Red Hat Enterprise Linux because we can easily get support. Red Hat is very widespread and Red Hat support is very responsive. I don't think I would recommend Ubuntu for anyone working in an enterprise environment. I think we'll be shifting to Red Hat at some point. 

I would rate Ubuntu Linux a six out of 10. 

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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Project Manager at Realnux
Real User
Top 5Leaderboard
Good performance, easy to install, and works well in a software development environment
Pros and Cons
  • "Ubuntu Linux has the advantage of performance. It runs very quickly."
  • "More drivers for hardware such as different network adapters should be developed."

What is our primary use case?

We are a solution provider and we recommend this product to our customers. We also use it internally.

Ubuntu provides us with a computer server, allowing us to combine our software code and different projects to produce graphics.

This operating system is suitable for cloud computing.

What is most valuable?

Ubuntu Linux has the advantage of performance. It runs very quickly.

This is a product that is being developed very quickly and it changes approximately every six months.

What needs improvement?

This product is not suitable for data transportation, data backups, or other data applications.

More drivers for hardware such as different network adapters should be developed.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Ubuntu Linux for approximately five years.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

This product is used by our engineering team, which has approximately 20 engineers. We plan to continue using it in the future.

How are customer service and technical support?

I don't know of any free technical support that is available. We get support from the knowledge base or from the website, in the section titled Download Support Center.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

I have also used Oracle Linux. It is very stable and good at tasks that include data transportation, data backup, data products, and other data-related functions.

These two products are different in their design. The choice of these products depends on the needs because they are designed for different goals.

How was the initial setup?

The installation of Ubuntu is easy. It takes approximately 20 minutes to deploy.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

Ubuntu is an open-source Linux operating system that can be used free of charge.

Buyers can pay for services and support, but they do not have to pay for a license.

What other advice do I have?

This is a product that I recommend to customers who are software developers and make use of compilers. It is very useful for this use case.

I would rate this solution a nine out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud
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System Administrator and DevOps Engineer at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees
Real User
Open source, easy to set up, and easy to manage
Pros and Cons
  • "The feature that I have found the most valuable is that it is open source. It is also very easy to manage. We can manage it ourselves."
  • "It is an open-source tool, and it doesn't have any support. If there is an issue with the implementation of a feature, such as clustering, I am not sure how to resolve it and get support for it. The stability of the vendor packages also impacts the stability of this solution. When vendor packages are unstable, or any packages are broken, they also impact Ubuntu Linux. It is very hard to resolve an issue related to unstable vendor packages."

What is our primary use case?

We run our personal applications or non-mission-critical applications on Ubuntu Linux to cut the cost. 

What is most valuable?

The feature that I have found the most valuable is that it is open source. It is also very easy to manage. We can manage it ourselves.

What needs improvement?

It is an open-source tool, and it doesn't have any support. If there is an issue with the implementation of a feature, such as clustering, I am not sure how to resolve it and get support for it.

The stability of the vendor packages also impacts the stability of this solution. When vendor packages are unstable, or any packages are broken, they also impact Ubuntu Linux. It is very hard to resolve an issue related to unstable vendor packages.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Ubuntu Linux for three years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

It is stable. I didn't face any issues.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

It is scalable. We have big servers on it. 

We have four to five people directly working on Ubuntu Linux. They are a part of the System Admin team.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

I have used Kali Linux as well. If you want to go for an open-source solution, Ubuntu Linux is better. It is a bit better to use.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup was pretty straightforward. It took about 20 minutes. 

What about the implementation team?

I implemented it myself. The deployment duration depends on the scenario. For small deployments, only one person is required.

What other advice do I have?

We have on-cloud and on-premises deployments. I am working on the core features, and I haven't faced any critical issues with it. We use it for our non-critical applications. We don't use it for any critical applications, such as financial applications, because we do not get any official support for it. For critical applications, Red Hat is a better option.

I would rate Ubuntu Linux a nine out of ten.

Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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reviewer2015988 - PeerSpot reviewer
Founder at a marketing services firm with 1-10 employees
Real User
An open-source solution that is easy to use and has a low maintenance cost
Pros and Cons
  • "Ubuntu Linux is an easy-to-use solution."
  • "The solution could improve its GUI personalization."

What is our primary use case?

We are planning to use the solution for hosting, but we haven't yet started anything. It is still in the testing phase.

What is most valuable?

Ubuntu Linux is an easy-to-use solution.

What needs improvement?

The solution could improve its GUI personalization. The solution's in-built version does not have many applications like File Explorer. Ubuntu Linux is more suitable for new beginners. It would be good if applications could be pre-built into the solution.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Ubuntu Linux for two to three months.

How was the initial setup?

The solution’s initial setup is easy.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

I use Ubuntu Linux free of cost.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

Before choosing Ubuntu Linux, I evaluated SUSE. I chose Ubuntu Linux because it has a low maintenance cost.

What other advice do I have?

Overall, I rate Ubuntu Linux an eight out of ten.

Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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reviewer1393092 - PeerSpot reviewer
Developer / Team Lead at a computer software company with 11-50 employees
Real User
Scalable and stable operating system for running virtual machines, but its performance could still be improved
Pros and Cons
  • "Stable and scalable Linux operating system that can test and run virtual machines."
  • "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."

What is our primary use case?

We are using Ubuntu Linux for testing some VMs.

What needs improvement?

I'm satisfied with Ubuntu Linux, but it's always good to improve on the performance of any product, including this one.

For how long have I used the solution?

I've been using Ubuntu Linux for two years now.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Ubuntu Linux is a stable system.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Ubuntu Linux is a scalable solution.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup for this solution took two days, and it is something that can be done by yourself.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

I'm not paying anything for the use of Ubuntu Linux.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

I've evaluated Red Hat and Windows 10. I'm still using Windows 10, e.g. I'm using it in parallel with Ubuntu Linux.

What other advice do I have?

I'm using the latest version of Ubuntu Linux. I'm satisfied with this operating system.

We have four to five users of this solution within our organization.

I have not contacted the technical support for Ubuntu Linux yet, because I currently don't have any technical issues.

I'm rating Ubuntu Linux seven out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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