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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.

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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 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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SpecialIT677 - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Specialist at a tech services company
Real User
Works well for small systems and has good value
Pros and Cons
  • "The initial setup is simple."
  • "If I run an application, I need it to show up in Microsoft, so Microsoft can run in Ubuntu. It needs to connect better with Microsoft products."

What is most valuable?

It's a very stable and very popular solution.

What needs improvement?

If I run an application, I need it to show up in Microsoft, so Microsoft can run in Ubuntu. It needs to connect better with Microsoft products.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

This solution is stable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

This solution is scalable. We have 10 users at the moment. We plan to increase usage.

How are customer service and technical support?

I don't have any experience with technical support. I have experience with Linux, so I am okay.

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

We've only ever used Microsoft products. But Microsoft is very expensive, and the system is complicated.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is simple.

What about the implementation team?

We had a consultant assist in the implementation. We need 15 people for deployment and maintenance.

What other advice do I have?

I would advise using the solution because it's a very stable system and very fast and you are charged no money for using them.

My number one choice, for the work I do, is Red Hat, but it's very expensive. Number two is Ubuntu, which works for small systems and has good value.

I think that Ubuntu offers more than Microsoft. Microsoft is no good. There are lots of versions of Windows, but many errors and there's no stable system.

I would rate this solution 2 out of 10.

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it_user1392807 - PeerSpot reviewer
Manager at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Real User
Stable, simple, and easy to use
Pros and Cons
  • "It is stable and quite easy to use as compared to other Linux operating systems. They have created a system like Windows. It is simple and without any problems."
  • "When you upgrade the core of this operating system, it can crash. This is the only problem I had. It needs more stable upgrades."

What is our primary use case?

I am using it for the desktop system. I have its latest version.

What is most valuable?

It is stable and quite easy to use as compared to other Linux operating systems. They have created a system like Windows. It is simple and without any problems.

What needs improvement?

When you upgrade the core of this operating system, it can crash. This is the only problem I had. It needs more stable upgrades. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using this solution for a few years.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

For desktop, we don't need it to be scalable. Currently, it is for personal use, and there is only one user.

How are customer service and technical support?

I have not used their technical support. Ubuntu probably has a lot of documents, but I never had to read something about it. I have used CentOS for dozens of years, so Ubuntu seems simple to me.

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

We use CentOS for our web servers. 

How was the initial setup?

It is very simple. It took less than half an hour.

What about the implementation team?

Usually, I do it by myself, and it is very simple.

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

It is free.

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend Ubuntu Linux for other users who want to start using it.

I would rate Ubuntu Linux a 10 out of 10.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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reviewer1126923 - PeerSpot reviewer
Systems Architect at a tech services company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Reseller
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.

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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reviewer1457187 - PeerSpot reviewer
Manager Operations at a tech services company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Real User
Reliable and reasonably-priced but the group polices and the GUI need to be improved
Pros and Cons
  • "The most valuable feature of this solution is that Linux has cost-effective licenses."
  • "I would like to see the group policies and the GUI improved in the next release."

What is most valuable?

The most valuable feature of this solution is that Linux has cost-effective licenses.

What needs improvement?

If they had GUI features similar to that in Windows, it would be good.

The biggest problem we are facing with Ubuntu is that we cannot have group policies and Active Directories. The Windows Active Directory is a more granular level where you can deploy the group policies, which we don't see in Ubuntu.

I would like to see the group policies and the GUI improved in the next release.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been working with Ubuntu Linux for eight years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Ubuntu is stable but when you running with 1,000 people or more, you have to go with a high-speed directory, and we don't have the same control thatwe have with Windows.

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

Ubuntu pricing is reasonable.

What other advice do I have?

We moved to Linux for financial obligations.

Ubuntu Linux is good as long as you have a good resource to manage it. For us, it's really good.

I would rate this product a seven out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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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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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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    IT Manager at a retailer with 1,001-5,000 employees
    Real User
    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.

    Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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