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reviewer1126923 - PeerSpot reviewer
Systems Architect at a tech services company with 1,001-5,000 employees
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You can do everything with a browse
Pros and Cons
  • "You can do everything you need to do with a browser."
  • "Could be even more light weight than it currently is."

What is our primary use case?

I have installed Ubuntu Desktop on my personal laptop. 

What is most valuable?

Nowadays, you can do everything with a browser, meaning you don't need a vulnerable, fancy solution like Windows for example.

What needs improvement?

I am aware that they package some versions that are lightweight and are not so process or memory-intensive however, I would like to see an even more lightweight version because I believe it is possible.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have using Ubuntu for about 15 years and intend to increase my usage.

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What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Ubuntu is very stable, I have zero issues.

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

I used Windows for a very long time, however my specialty has been on Unix systems.

How was the initial setup?

I did the initial setup on my own. It takes about two hours, unattended, as it takes time to update and download.

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

I do not pay a licensing fee for this operating system.

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend Ubuntu Linux. If people are scared of Linux machines they don't need to be, it is as simple as Windows. Don't be scared of the fact that it says Linux on the box, it's a desktop in itself.

I would rate Ubuntu Linux an 8 out of 10.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud
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reviewer1673625 - PeerSpot reviewer
Information Technology Infrastructure Manager at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
Real User
High performance, easy to install, and reliable
Pros and Cons
  • "The solution has high fantastic performance."
  • "Ubuntu Linux could improve by having better documentation because sometimes their documentation is not very good."

What is our primary use case?

We use Ubuntu Linux as an operating system for daily use. We use it for many purposes, for example, supporting, developing, configuring, and scripting.

What is most valuable?

The solution has high fantastic performance.

What needs improvement?

Ubuntu Linux could improve by having better documentation because sometimes their documentation is not very good.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Ubuntu Linux for approximately 10 years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Ubuntu Linux is stable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

We have 200 people using this solution in my organization.

How was the initial setup?

Ubuntu Linux is easy to install. We already configured it to auto-install for other Linux servers. The process takes not more than 15 minutes.

What about the implementation team?

For the implementation and maintenance of the solution, we have approximately six people.

What was our ROI?

We are saving money from not having to pay for an operating system that costs our company money because Ubuntu Linux is free to use.

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

We are using the free and open-sourced version of the solution.

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend this solution to others because it is free and you can save licensing costs.

I rate Ubuntu Linux a ten out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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reviewer1473483 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior System Engineer at a computer software company with 501-1,000 employees
Real User
A stable OS for my desktops and web servers that is straightforward to set up and quick to deploy
Pros and Cons
  • "I like this product much better than some other similar solutions."
  • "The user interface could be improved, as it looks a little bit older."

What is our primary use case?

I used Ubuntu Linux for my desktop and for web servers.

What is most valuable?

I like this product much better than some other similar solutions.

What needs improvement?

The user interface could be improved, as it looks a little bit older.

For how long have I used the solution?

We have been using Ubuntu Linux for many years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Ubuntu Linux is stable and I plan to continue using it.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

This is a scalable product. It is not used throughout the organization. Rather, I use it privately on my desktops.

How are customer service and technical support?

I have not needed to contact technical support.

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

Prior to Ubuntu, I was using Debian Linux.

How was the initial setup?

The installation is straightforward and it is very quick to complete.

What about the implementation team?

I deployed it myself.

What other advice do I have?

This is a product that I can recommend.

I would rate this solution a ten out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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reviewer1646424 - PeerSpot reviewer
ITOM Solution Consultant at a computer software company with 10,001+ employees
Vendor
Great alternative to proprietary operating systems; could be more user friendly
Pros and Cons
  • "Ubuntu is rather stable, simple to deploy, stable, and well supported by an open-source community."
  • "I think Ubuntu's performance is fine and so is its user interface. However, the latter is not as fancy as Microsoft Windows. It could be a bit fancier and easier to use."

What is our primary use case?

I use Ubuntu mostly for private purposes.

What needs improvement?

I think Ubuntu's performance is fine and so is its user interface. However, the latter is not as fancy as Microsoft Windows. It could be a bit fancier and easier to use. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I have used Ubuntu only occasionally. I am not an experienced user. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Ubuntu is a stable solution. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Ubuntu is a scalable solution.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is absolutely straightforward. 

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

There are no costs associated with Ubuntu. 

What other advice do I have?

Ubuntu is rather stable, simple to deploy, stable, and well supported by an open-source community. I would recommend it as a possible alternative to Windows for those looking to avoid the cost associated with that operating system. It is definitely a cost-effective alternative for private usage.

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reviewer1468668 - PeerSpot reviewer
Executive Director at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Real User
Open-source, easy to use, and stable
Pros and Cons
  • "It is open-source, secure, and easy to use."
  • "It can have more security."

What is our primary use case?

It is useful for web servers, email servers, and file servers. I am using its latest version.

What is most valuable?

It is open-source, secure, and easy to use.

What needs improvement?

It can have more security.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using this solution for 20 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 currently have around ten users. We don't have any plans to increase its usage.

How are customer service and technical support?

I am satisfied with their technical support.

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

I have used FreeBSD.

How was the initial setup?

Its initial setup is straightforward. It took about 20 minutes.

What about the implementation team?

I did it myself. We have a team of six engineers for deployment and maintenance. 

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

It is open-source. We don't have to pay for its license.

What other advice do I have?

I would rate Ubuntu Linux a ten out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Private Cloud
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Associate System Administrator at a comms service provider with 51-200 employees
Vendor
Allows package management and customization.

What is most valuable?

  • Package management
  • Stability
  • Customization

How has it helped my organization?

Using LAMP services really improves all of the infrastructure.

What needs improvement?

Patch management.

For how long have I used the solution?

We have been using this solution for six years.

What was my experience with deployment of the solution?

I did not encounter any issues with deployment.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I did not encounter any issues with scalability.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I did not encounter any issues with scalability.

How are customer service and technical support?

Customer Service:

I have not used customer service.

Technical Support:

I have not used technical support.

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

We used FreeBSD. We moved to Ubuntu, because FreeBSD package management is very difficult.

How was the initial setup?

I was involved in the setup and it was straightforward.

What about the implementation team?

We implemented it on our own.

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

It is free.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

We evaluated other options.

What other advice do I have?

Great job, Ubuntu team. Keep it up.

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IT Manager at a retailer with 1,001-5,000 employees
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Review about Ubuntu Linux

What is most valuable?

1. stable

2. easy upgradable

3. secure

4. light

How has it helped my organization?

I always use it at home.

What needs improvement?

Backoffice tools should be improved: xls and doc files should be edited with light and faster tools.

For how long have I used the solution?

15 years

What was my experience with deployment of the solution?

No.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

No.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

No.

How are customer service and technical support?

Customer Service:

Not applicable.

Technical Support:

Not applicable.

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

First I used Fedora. I switched for stability reasons.

How was the initial setup?

No.

What about the implementation team?

By myself.

What was our ROI?

Not applicable.

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

Not applicable.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

Already answered.

What other advice do I have?

No apart my thanks to ubuntu community.

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reviewer1390077 - PeerSpot reviewer
Cloud Specialist at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Real User
Our main Linux platform of choice
Pros and Cons
  • "More people should use this solution."

    What is our primary use case?

    We mainly use this solution for application-related uses. We use it as our main Linux platform of choice. 

    What is most valuable?

    One of the best features is that it is constantly updated.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I have been using Ubuntu Linux for more than 15 years.

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    Ubuntu Linux is both stable and scalable.

    How are customer service and technical support?

    I have never contacted their support team.

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

    We actually use both Ubuntu Linux and CentOS, but CentOS is being decommissioned so our choice is Ubuntu.

    How was the initial setup?

    Ubuntu Linux was very easy to deploy. You can install Ubuntu in many different ways and all of them are pretty straightforward. I also have a lot of experience with Ubuntu, so for me, the initial installation is very easy.

    A team of four people is required for maintenance and deployment.

    What other advice do I have?

    Overall, on a scale from one to ten, I would give Ubuntu Linux a rating of ten. More people should use this solution.

    Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

    On-premises
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