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it_user1165362 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Product Manager at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Real User
Great customization, good stability, and very good documentation
Pros and Cons
  • "The setup is fairly easy."
  • "There are some drivers that are not there encoded, however, I thought that was pretty normal. They could be more comprehensive."

What is our primary use case?

We primarily use the solution as an operating system.

What is most valuable?

The customization of the solution is its most valuable aspect.

The solution offers good documentation.

The setup is fairly easy.

The solution's pricing is overall pretty good.

What needs improvement?

Right now, the solution is working quite well for us. I can't think of a feature that is lacking.

There are some drivers that are not there encoded, however, I thought that was pretty normal. They could be more comprehensive.

For how long have I used the solution?

I've been using the product only for about a few months at this point.

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What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution is stable. It's reliable. We don't seem to have any issues with bugs and glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze


What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

We've never tried to scale the solution. I wouldn't be able to comment on its scalability.

We have 30 to 40 people on the solution currently.

How are customer service and support?

We never really contact technical support. Typically, if we face issues, we try to handle it in house by ourselves. There is pretty good documentation available, and in that sense, we're satisfied with the level of information we can find to help us navigate the solution.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup was not complex. It was quite straightforward. However, we don't use it in any complicated way.

Deployment is very fast. It only takes about an hour or so to set up.

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

The pricing of the solution is pretty fair.

What other advice do I have?

We're on the latest version of the solution.

I'd recommend the solution to other users.

I'd rate the solution eight out of ten overall.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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Senior Developer at a tech services company with 5,001-10,000 employees
Consultant
The initial setup experience was the best of all other distributions.

What is most valuable?

I like it that Ubuntu is actually free and was one of the first with a decent hardware recognition during installation. It is still free, where some other distributions are no longer free and with a large and active community. A large community means that if you run into issues you have a place to find a solution or to help others.

How has it helped my organization?

I have used it professionally on some occasions but mainly to maintain the home network. Long Time Support has helped me to prevent regular updates on stable servers.

What needs improvement?

The Linux for desktop marketing could be improved but that is not only for Canonical/Ubuntu an issue.

How could these areas be improved? All parties (commercial, idealogical and non-commercial (I.e. the rest)) together could be a force to rekon with. But I do not think that there is a way to let them join forces. So, it is down to smaller initiatives to make people aware of the alternatives to Windows. Also, the required buying of Windows on each PC does not help. I think this is not helpful for IT as a whole.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have used Linux for over 20 years now and Ubuntu for over 10 years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

It is rocksolid!

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I did not run into scalability issues.

How are customer service and technical support?

I used community support (and Google) for the issues I ran into and solved most within a short time.

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

I used other distributions, such as Slackware, Mandrake, Redhat, Debian and, of all of those, I like the way Ubuntu is setup the best.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup experience was the best of all other distributions and it was a smooth ride :)

What other advice do I have?

Go for it if you need al Linux based server. Just start downloading it and using it. It is free.

Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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Informatico aziendale at a tech services company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Consultant
It's a very stable, quality OS, but big changes are in store from the Unity7 environment to Unity8.

What is most valuable?

The OS functionalities, stability, security and the freedom to customize it.

How has it helped my organization?

I use Ubuntu only at home, so it has not changed how I use the PC.

What needs improvement?

Ubuntu is on its way for big changes. The transition from the desktop environment Unity7 to Unity8 is in progress. So, I prefer to wait until Unity8 is released to answer this question.

For how long have I used the solution?

I've used it since it was first released in October 2004.

What was my experience with deployment of the solution?

With a little attention to the hardware compatibility, all is OK.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

No. Linux in general is a very stable OS. I use only the LTS releases of Ubuntu that are more stable than the others.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

At home I don't have to scale my system, so no issues.

How are customer service and technical support?

Customer Service:

I don't pay for a customer service, so I can't answer.

Technical Support:

I don't pay for a customer service, so I can't answer.

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

I had used Windows, and I switched to Linux out of curiosity at first, and then for the quality of the OS after.

How was the initial setup?

For me at least it was straightforward. Ubuntu was from the first release an easy distribution to install and use, with a big support from the community.

What was our ROI?

I have a very valuable tool that costs me nothing and that allows me to do all the things I need. So the ROI for me is very high.

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

A Linux system is generally free. The GPL License is very clear and in favor of the collaboration.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

Not really. For me, ten years ago the options were only two; stay with Windows or change to Linux.

What other advice do I have?

Don't be afraid. Try it, it's free, you can try it on your PC without installing it, and there is a big community of users for the primary support.

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Ammar  Mostafa - PeerSpot reviewer
Cybersecurity Consultant at SecuriCIP
Real User
Top 5
A stable solution for collecting third-party logs with a firewall

What is our primary use case?

We configured it as a third-party log collector, receiving Postfix gateway logs. Additionally, we removed the on-site and electric agents. I use it for a unified firewall solution and have installed an identification package and other similar tools.

What needs improvement?

The solution's stability could be improved.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Ubuntu Linux for three months.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The product is stable.

I rate the solution’s stability an eight out of ten.

How are customer service and support?

We never had issues with support.

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

I have used Kali Linux before.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is easy and takes an hour to complete. To deploy, download the ISO file and put it in a firmware and configuration server.

What about the implementation team?

I deploy the solution by myself.

What other advice do I have?

Overall, I rate the solution a nine out of ten.

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reviewer1595568 - PeerSpot reviewer
Technical Content Writer at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
Real User
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
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Information Technology System Administrator at a outsourcing company with 201-500 employees
Real User
Easy to manage and has easier installation than Windows
Pros and Cons
  • "I feel the graphical interface to be very user friendly, as is first time installation."
  • "Debian have a more stable operating system than Ubuntu Linux."

What is our primary use case?

We use the solution as a desktop appliance.

What is most valuable?

I like that the solution is stable and easy to manage.

What needs improvement?

As I use Debian with KDE and love it more than Ubuntu, I choose to rate Ubuntu Linux as a nine out of ten, whereas I rank Debian as a ten. This is because I feel Debian have a more stable operating system than Ubuntu Linux. This is my sole reason for this rating. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Ubuntu Linux for five years. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution is stable, although I feel Debian, which I use with KDE, to have a more stable operating system than Ubuntu Linux. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

While the scalability can vary, I do feel the solution to be scalable. 

How are customer service and support?

Canonical does not provide us with technical support for the solution. 

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

I make use of Debian with KDE and feel Debian's operating system to offer more stability than Ubuntu Linux. 

How was the initial setup?

First time installation is very user friendly. It is very easy, even more so than Windows. 

What other advice do I have?

We make use of the solution for our in-house use.

I feel the graphical interface to be very user friendly, as is first time installation. 

I also work in the private sector and have my own company for implementing surveys for reviews and clients. My first suggestion would be to go with open source. We use Proxima and also use uni version in the domain control of it. We use Ubuntu Linux on the client side. So, I strongly recommend using open source and not spending too much money on the licensing with Microsoft.

As all of the applications are usually now on the database, what else does one need? A single operating system consisting of scalability and speed means the person will not have to deal with all the dump stuff that happens behind. Of primary importance is to have a good internet connection and Chrome. For these small jobs, I see no need for use of Windows or Mac. Apple or Microsoft should be used for designing other things. I am referring to Ubuntu and Linux use. 

I rate Ubuntu Linux as 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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SAMUELMWANGI - PeerSpot reviewer
Director at Calidad Systems Limited
Real User
Secure, stable, and excellent community support
Pros and Cons
  • "Ubuntu Linux is more secure and has additional security features than some other operating systems."
  • "The solution could improve by allowing more integration."

What is our primary use case?

We use Ubuntu Linux to run applications and host our Oracle databases.

What is most valuable?

Ubuntu Linux is more secure and has additional security features than some other operating systems.

What needs improvement?

The solution could improve by allowing more integration. 

The solution has many security features already but they could still improve.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using this solution for approximately three years.

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 Ubuntu Linux to be scalable.

We have approximately 100 users using this solution in my organization.

How are customer service and technical support?

There is a wide range of community support available online for any issues you might have. I have had an excellent experience with the support.

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

I have used Windows previously.

How was the initial setup?

The installation is easy for someone who is familiar with Linux. However, if they have been only using a Windows-based system then the installation could be difficult. The time for the installation was approximately 10 minutes.

What other advice do I have?

If you are comfortable navigating around Linux systems, I would recommend this solution.

I rate Ubuntu Linux an eight out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Hybrid Cloud
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reviewer1531995 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Director IP led Services (PES) at a computer software company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Real User
Command line focused, stable, and easy to install
Pros and Cons
  • "The main feature of the solution is it has a command-line editor."
  • "I find the solution could be easier to use, more flexible, user-friendly, and have a better UI."

What is our primary use case?

We use the solution in the company where I work as an operating system. Whenever you are doing some serious development, you deploy this solution on a Unix platform.

What is most valuable?

The main feature of the solution is it has a command-line editor.

What needs improvement?

I find the solution could be easier to use, more flexible, user-friendly, and have a better UI.

In the future, I would like to see easier deployment.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using the solution for a couple of years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution is stable.

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

I have previously used Microsoft Windows and still do. I use this solution for personal use and when my work requires it.

How was the initial setup?

The installation is easy and only takes approximately 15 minutes, but the process could improve.

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

I am using the free version of the solution.

What other advice do I have?

I am going to continue using the solution and would recommend it to others.

I 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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