We use this solution for testing virtual servers and kernel-based programming.
Manager at global trading
Useful pseudo-terminal, free, and highly scalable
Pros and Cons
- "The most valuable features are the pseudo-terminal and it is the most open-sourced operating system that can be used."
- "There is not a lot of support for applications in Ubuntu Linux. In the industry, most of the applications work for Windows and Mac. There should be better integration with applications in the future."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
The most valuable features are the pseudo-terminal and it is the most open-sourced operating system that can be used.
What needs improvement?
There is not a lot of support for applications in Ubuntu Linux. In the industry, most of the applications work for Windows and Mac. There should be better integration with applications in the future.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using this solution for approximately two years.
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What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I have found the solution is highly scalable. We can use any virtual hardware that we can think of, there are no boundaries with scalability.
We have five engineers that use this solution in my organization and we plan to increase usage.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have previously used Microsoft Windows 10 and I am still using this solution for personal use.
What about the implementation team?
We have five engineers that do the implementation and maintenance of the solution.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
This is a free solution.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend this solution to others.
I rate Ubuntu Linux a nine out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Founder and CEO at a tech services company
I need to upload a large amount of data and they do not charge me for traffic.
What is most valuable?
Because they are cheap and they do not charge me for traffic.
How has it helped my organization?
I need to upload a very large amount of data do Google Servers and Digital Ocean doesn´t charge me for traffic like Amazon does. This was the best option.
What needs improvement?
Compare it to Amazon AWS and you will see how much they can grow. Every company wants to grow as much as possible, or even more than AWS. So compare Digital Ocean with AWS and you will see how much they can grow. I don´t mind using AWS anymore and I think that what Digital Ocean offers me is enough.
For how long have I used the solution?
I believe we have been using it for a year.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
There were no stability issues.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
There were no scalability issues.
How are customer service and technical support?
I didn´t have to ask for technical support. Their documentation solved my problems.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We used Google Compute Cloud, and we switched because Digital Ocean is cheaper.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup was straightforward. They require very little information in order to start your droplet.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
If you need a cheap server, this is the way you should go.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
We evaluated Google Cloud Compute and Amazon AWS.
What other advice do I have?
It works like the others, but it seems cheaper. If you´re looking for a robust implementation, then go with AWS.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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Director, EPS at a healthcare company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Satisfactory performance, free, and easy to install
Pros and Cons
- "Its performance is valuable. I am satisfied with it."
- "They can improve the interface and give it an appearance similar to the Windows 11 operating system."
What is our primary use case?
I am using it for my personal use. I am mainly using it for some experimental things.
I am using its latest version.
What is most valuable?
Its performance is valuable. I am satisfied with it.
What needs improvement?
They can improve the interface and give it an appearance similar to the Windows 11 operating system.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using it for eight years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It is scalable. We can scale it.
How are customer service and support?
I have never used their support.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have used Windows and Unix.
How was the initial setup?
Its initial setup is straightforward. If I remember correctly, it took around 10 to 15 minutes.
What about the implementation team?
I did it on my own.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
On a personal level, I'm using the free version.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend it to others. I would rate it a 10 out of 10.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Technical Content Writer at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
Safe and fast but needs a better user interface
Pros and Cons
- "It's offered as open-source, and therefore does not cost anything to use."
- "Linux does not provide a user-friendly interface."
What is our primary use case?
We primarily use the solution for running some applications and for various apps or software. It provides integration with operating systems.
What is most valuable?
The solution is stable.
The scalability is good.
In terms of deployment, it's a pretty quick process.
Ubuntu's safe and fast. People have migrated from Windows to Linux due to this.
It's offered as open-source, and therefore does not cost anything to use.
There is a strong community around it that can help with troubleshooting.
What needs improvement?
I don't have many technical insights about the product. I can't speak to what features are missing.
For user interfaces, there are other operating systems such as Windows and Mac that are more user-friendly. Linux does not provide a user-friendly interface.
For how long have I used the solution?
We've been using the solution for quite a while. It's been five years or so.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The stability is good overall. There are no bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze. It's reliable. The performance is good.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution does not need to be scaled.
We have 30 to 35 users on the solution currently.
We might increase usage in the future. However, it's hard to say, as we have many Mac users as well. They would not migrate to Linux Ubuntu.
How are customer service and support?
We've never contacted technical support. It's open-source. There is a growing community around it. The tech support is only available through that community.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is pretty straightforward. It's not too difficult or complex.
The deployment takes about 30 or 40 minutes. It's fairly quick.
What about the implementation team?
I can handle the implementation myself. I don't need the help of integrators or consultants.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The solution is open-source. It's free to use. We don't have to pay for it.
What other advice do I have?
We're using the latest version of the solution.
I'd rate the solution at a seven out of ten.
This solution is ideal for people who want to build safer applications or if their goal is to quickly do their development. Those types of users should definitely try this system.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Vice President SOC Monitoring at a financial services firm with 5,001-10,000 employees
Scalable and stable, but should be more user-friendly
Pros and Cons
- "It is scalable. I can customize it based on what I want to do."
- "They can make it user-friendly. It is not totally user-friendly."
What is our primary use case?
I am using it for my personal use on my personal laptop.
What is most valuable?
It is scalable. I can customize it based on what I want to do.
What needs improvement?
They can make it user-friendly. It is not totally user-friendly.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Ubuntu Linux for the last eight years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It is scalable.
How are customer service and technical support?
I never needed support for Ubuntu.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I used to work on Kali Linux and Windows.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I am using the free version. There is no subscription.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend this solution to others. I would rate Ubuntu Linux a seven out of 10.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Project Manager at a comms service provider with 201-500 employees
Flexible, stable, and easy to install
Pros and Cons
- "I like the flexibility."
- "The config file can be changed in many ways, but with other solutions, there is only one way to configure the system."
What is our primary use case?
There are no specific uses beyond it being an operating system.
What is most valuable?
I like the flexibility.
I work on the command line.
What needs improvement?
If you update certain models, it's not as easy at times.
My main issue with Ubuntu Linux is that there are too many ways to administrate Linux.
The config file can be changed in many ways, but with other solutions, there is only one way to configure the system.
In Linux, there are too many ways to configure it. My colleague configures in one way and I configure in another way, which makes it confusing.
They should unify the way to configure the Linux systems.
You can change the ATC conflict file. You can change some distributions in another way.
You have to look on many sites if you like to know why and why the configuration is set for in that way.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Ubuntu Linux for two years.
We have used version 16 for a long time, version 18, and version 20 for quite some time.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I have no issues with the stability of this solution.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Ubuntu Linux is scalable.
We have approximately 100 users in our organization.
Ubuntu Linux is the popular choice in our company. It is approved to continue usage.
How are customer service and technical support?
I have never used technical support.
I only use research on the internet.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I am also using IX, HP Unix, Ubuntu, and some Linux.
How was the initial setup?
It is very easy to install.
What about the implementation team?
I completed the installation myself. I did not use an integrator or consultant.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I am a project manager. I am not a system administrator, I don't know about the cost.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend this solution to others who are interested in using it.
I would rate Ubuntu Linux an eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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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Director Lean Infrastructure at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
Easy installation without too much configuration; lacking support for graphic drivers
Pros and Cons
- "Doesn't require significant manual configuration."
- "Could be better support for graphic drivers and support from the hardware lenders."
What is our primary use case?
I'm a customer of Ubuntu Linux and work as director lead infrastructure.
What is most valuable?
I love the way that they introduced the Linux system by making a lot of user adjustments for beginners who'd never used Linux before. It makes the solution much more feasible for people who have never used this operating system before to start using it without too much manual configuration. The way that they included third-party drivers for easy installation is great, for example, as are drivers for the video drivers Nvidia and ATI. The operating system is customizable which is also an excellent feature. Basically, you can do almost anything you can imagine from a user interface perspective.
They also do a lot of interesting investment and they make their operating system really usable and adjustable for server systems as well. They have their own Kubernetes offering, which can be used within their operating system. It's great for IT pros.
What needs improvement?
What I think could be improved greatly is the support for the majority of hardware vendors like ATI, Nvidia, and all the other vendors producing hardware and supplying perfect drivers for Windows operating system, but they don't care much for Linux. Canonical are doing a great job, but the third-party support and the vendors should be paying more attention to the Linux operating system, not only with Microsoft drivers and so on.
I'd like to see better support for graphic drivers and support from the hardware lenders when they next provide an update. I believe the third-party vendors are putting their efforts in development for the operating system that has better penetration among users. Unfortunately, they're not paying too much attention because not so many people are using Linux at the moment. It's not their priority. Another aspect might be that the vendors don't like to put a lot of effort into their support and drivers for Linux, because the community that uses Linux is geared towards open source software, and the vendors are rarely happy about that. Still, most of the vendors put their major efforts into the Microsoft ecosystem. I believe it's all due to the market penetration, but it would be great if we could see improvement in this area.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using this solution since it came on the market.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I think it's very stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I think it's very scalable due to the nature of the architecture. It's a reliable operating system.
How are customer service and technical support?
We haven't had any need to contact technical support.
What other advice do I have?
I recommend Ubuntu for any user looking to try Linux for the first time. And I believe that most of the things they need would be just working out of the box.
I would rate this solution a seven out of 10.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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