I use Ubuntu Linux as my primary operating system on my personal device.
IT Associate at GNRC Hospitals
Stable OS and suitable for low-end devices
Pros and Cons
- "I like its computation speed compared to Windows and other similar features."
- "Sometimes certain tasks are challenging due to issues with the command-line interface. Users who prefer Windows may find it difficult to transition to Linux."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
Firstly, it's open source, and secondly, I like its computation speed compared to Windows and other similar features.
What needs improvement?
Sometimes certain tasks are challenging due to issues with the command-line interface. Users who prefer Windows may find it difficult to transition to Linux. So, I believe Linux could enhance its user interface to make it more user-friendly for a wider range of users.
Therefore, I suggest improving the user interface.
In additional features, I would like to add an additional software store alongside the existing one. Similar to the Microsoft Store, it offers a wide range of software options.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using it since 2016. I am using version 22.0 LTS.
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What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Ubuntu Linux have two types of releases. The first one is LTS (Long Term Support), and they also release short-term support versions every nine months. I mostly prefer the LTS version because they are the most stable.
How are customer service and support?
I have utilized community forums for VMware-related queries.
How was the initial setup?
For the general public, I don't think it's easy because most OS installations are typically handled by engineers or service center guys. So, for non-technical users, it's similar to installing Windows or any other operating system.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Ubuntu Linux is free for personal use, including business use. However, if you require enterprise-level support from their team, you need to pay a subscription fee. Ubuntu offers custom pricing that may vary based on the business requirements.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
When I started using it initially, it had better accessibility and speed. I have a low-end laptop with an AMD processor that doesn't work well with Windows. So, I chose Ubuntu Linux as it works efficiently on that device too.
What other advice do I have?
You should give Ubuntu Linux a try. I would give it a ten. It's the best, in my opinion.
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 Manager at SAPEC
A highly stable solution that can be used to design telecommunication equipment
Pros and Cons
- "The most valuable feature of Ubuntu Linux is the price because we don't need to pay as it is used for selling equipment."
- "The solution's initial setup is complex, and its technical support is not very good."
What is our primary use case?
We manufacture special telecommunication equipment, and we use Ubuntu Linux to develop our system and design our equipment.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable feature of Ubuntu Linux is the price because we don't need to pay as it is used for selling equipment.
What needs improvement?
The solution's initial setup is complex, and its technical support is not very good.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been using Ubuntu Linux for the last one year.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Ubuntu Linux is a very stable solution.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Around two to five users use Ubuntu Linux in our organization.
I rate the solution an eight out of ten for scalability.
How are customer service and support?
The solution’s technical support is not very good.
How was the initial setup?
The solution's initial setup is complex.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We don't pay a licensing fee for the solution.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend Ubuntu Linux to other users.
Overall, I rate Ubuntu Linux an eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Hybrid Cloud
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It at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
A stable and free product that is easy to deploy and convenient to use
Pros and Cons
- "Ubuntu Linux is a convenient solution."
- "The product is difficult to use sometimes."
What is most valuable?
Ubuntu Linux is a convenient solution. I use it for file servers and web servers. I also use Linux for training purposes.
What needs improvement?
The product is difficult to use sometimes. We need to learn the commands before using the solution. It must be made easier to use.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the solution for a few months.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The tool is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The tool is not scalable.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
Windows’ GUI is more convenient than Linux. I mostly use Windows Server. Sometimes, I use Linux. Windows Server is not free.
How was the initial setup?
The installation is easy. The settings are difficult sometimes. Many PCs do not have drivers for Linux. The solution is cloud-based.
What about the implementation team?
I deploy the product myself.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The solution is free.
What other advice do I have?
The solution is the best for servers and some specific purposes. Overall, I rate the product a nine out of ten.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Information Technician Specialist at Self-Employed
Secure open-source platform ideal for coding and cybersecurity tasks
Pros and Cons
- "It's an open-source and free platform, which makes it accessible and useful."
- "One thing I've noticed is network connectivity issues where packets are sometimes lost."
What is our primary use case?
I use Ubuntu Linux for program coding and for some security tasks. I practice cybersecurity on it to identify weaknesses and vulnerabilities.
What is most valuable?
Ubuntu is a very secure and perfect operating system. It's an open-source and free platform, which makes it accessible and useful.
What needs improvement?
Currently, I'm just practicing with Ubuntu, so I haven't delved deeply enough to give a definitive answer on what needs improvement. However, one thing I've noticed is network connectivity issues where packets are sometimes lost. Also, there are difficulties when using graphical interfaces, but this might be due to my system's limitations.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Ubuntu Linux for personal use for the last two years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I have not faced any stability issues, crashes, or downtimes as a personal user.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup of Ubuntu is simple. It involves booting from a USB, selecting region and time, and then setting up the partitions before the installation process completes.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Ubuntu Linux is open-source and free to use, which makes it cost-effective.
What other advice do I have?
Ubuntu is an open-source platform, which makes it a free and accessible choice. If someone asks me, I would recommend saying goodbye to Windows and switching to Ubuntu.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?
Other
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Last updated: Sep 16, 2024
Flag as inappropriateSenior Vice President Information Technology at TASC Towers
Easy to use, performs well, and the security features are good
Pros and Cons
- "The solution is easy to use."
- "The stability could be improved."
What is our primary use case?
Ubuntu Linux is an operating system. We use it from time to time if some applications require it.
What is most valuable?
The security features are okay. The solution is easy to use. It performs well.
What needs improvement?
The stability could be improved.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The tool is stable enough. I rate the stability an eight out of ten.
How are customer service and support?
The technical support must be good since the tool is well known and is implemented in many places. We can find the information we need on the web.
How was the initial setup?
The deployment can be done in an hour. Our technical team deployed the tool in our organization. The number of people needed for the deployment depends on the scale of deployment. One person is enough to deploy the solution in one system. More people would be required if we needed 100 servers.
What other advice do I have?
If Ubuntu is required for your application, you should use it. Overall, I rate the solution an eight out of ten.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Last updated: Jun 5, 2024
Flag as inappropriateEmbedded Engineer at a engineering company with 11-50 employees
A stable solution that is free of cost and provides good customer support
Pros and Cons
- "I use Ubuntu Linux to update some drivers related to some of my work."
- "Ubuntu Linux does not easily detect the drivers of new devices, and you need to do some trial and error for some of the third parties porting into it."
What is most valuable?
I use Ubuntu Linux to update some drivers related to some of my work.
What needs improvement?
Windows can automatically detect the drivers of new devices, and you can easily use them in the Windows system. Ubuntu Linux does not easily detect the drivers of new devices, and you need to do some trial and error for some of the third parties porting into it.
Ubuntu Linux should improve its embedded hardware so that users can work easily. In order to use multiple embedded devices with Ubuntu Linux, I need to add some device drivers.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Ubuntu Linux for three to four years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Ubuntu Linux is a stable solution.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Around three to four people are using the solution in our organization.
How are customer service and support?
The solution's technical support is good. We get quick answers to our queries on Ubuntu forums.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We switched from Windows to Ubuntu Linux because of the cost. If I want to buy a Windows license, it will take thousands of rupees in Indian currency, but Ubuntu Linux is free of cost.
What about the implementation team?
The solution's installation hardly takes a few minutes, depending on the software size.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We are using Ubuntu Linux free of cost, and there is no licensing.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
Before choosing Ubuntu Linux, I evaluated other options like CentOS. I felt Ubuntu Linux was good compared to other solutions in terms of support.
What other advice do I have?
Overall, 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.
Cyber security consultant at ASSOCIATION FOR COMPUTING MACHINERY
The tool's deployment is simple but it needs to show battery percentage at the screen top
Pros and Cons
- "The tool is stable. It can automate the updates like Microsoft."
- "Ubuntu Linux needs to improve its stability. I would like it to show the battery percentage at the screen top."
What is our primary use case?
I was given a laptop with a dead SSD, so I replaced it. However, I couldn't reinstall Windows because I didn't have the original license key. I opted for Ubuntu Linux, which worked.
What is most valuable?
The tool is stable. It can automate the updates like Microsoft.
What needs improvement?
Ubuntu Linux needs to improve its stability. I would like it to show the battery percentage at the screen top.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I rate Ubuntu Linux's stability a nine out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution is scalable.
How are customer service and support?
I have never used technical support yet.
How was the initial setup?
Ubuntu Linux's deployment is very simple and takes a day to complete. You need to reboot it regularly. To do the deployment, you need to download and launch it.
What about the implementation team?
I did the deployment myself.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Ubuntu Linux a nine out of ten. My organization uses Windows, but its employees use Ubuntu Linux on their personal machines. It shows that Ubuntu Linux is undoubtedly better.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Computer Manager at a university with 10,001+ employees
Easy to scale and update with good scalability
Pros and Cons
- "You can scale the solution quite well."
- "The solution has a bit of a learning curve. It's not too high, however, you do need to understand the solution to deploy it and work with it effectively."
What is our primary use case?
I'm using it for a file server and for MySQL servers. Those are my primary uses.
What is most valuable?
The solution is easy to install and easy to update.
You can scale the solution quite well.
What needs improvement?
The solution has a bit of a learning curve. It's not too high, however, you do need to understand the solution to deploy it and work with it effectively.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've used the solution for a while. I've used it extensively in the last 12 months at least, and over the last two years in general.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The stability is mostly pretty good. The only issue with stability was with power knocking out, and therefore I put a UPS on it. That seemed to solve any issues going forward. It doesn't crash or freeze. There are no bugs or glitches. It's quite good now.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Linux offers very good scalability potential. If a company needs to expand it, it can do so.
I just use the solution for personal use. I don't have a big team using it.
How are customer service and technical support?
I've never used technical support in the past. I can't speak to how helpful or responsive they are.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
While I've been a Mac person since the Mac first came out in 1984, I've added Linux for my server items. I didn't really switch to anything else; I've just added onto what I already do.
How was the initial setup?
It's an operating system and when you install an operating system new, there are all sorts of things you have to go do and go read up on such as how do I do this and how do I do this? For me, it went very, very well, however, it's not something I can do in an afternoon. It took several days to get everything proper. However, it went well so there are no complaints at all in terms of the initial setup.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
I can't speak to Unbuntu versus Red Hat or other Linux solutions, however, I am aware that some people use them.
What other advice do I have?
I'm using the solution more for myself. I'm just an end-user. I don't have a business relationship with Linux.
I'm using the latest stable version. If they publish a stable version and then they publish an experimental option, I won't use it. I'll stick with the stable option.
It's not something that you run on the cloud. It's what's behind cloud services. I've got an Ubuntu machine at home that I use regularly, but it is also my MySQL server and a file server, all in one box.
FileMaker, I know very well and MySQL, I'm learning quickly. Linux, I'm a beginner admin on it. I'm not in a position to make any comments pro or con enough, as I don't know enough about it to make a valid comment.
I'd rate the solution nine out of ten. I've been very happy with it.
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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