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Ubuntu is a lighter alternative to Windows that helps me focus on productive activities.
What do you like best about the product?
My favorite feature of Ubuntu is that it tends to require less computer power than Windows to operate smoothly. I've often taken old Windows laptops or computers and given them new life by installing Ubuntu. On top of that, Ubuntu still offers everything I need (chat programs, word processing, spreadsheets, Slack, Skype, etc) to be productive with work. This is also a version of Linux that is easy enough for my mom to understand.
What do you dislike about the product?
There are rare situations when an app I want to use is not available for Linux, but they're usually not productivity apps. I have to use a specific browser (Chrome) to get Netflix to work, and games are also not widely available on the platform. Having said that, this also has the benefit of keeping me focused on work. Other than that, there are sometimes issues with getting certain devices to work (such as bluetooth-connected headphones).
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
My desktop computer has lasted quite a long time (longer than others have in the past), and I think it's at least partially due to the fact I installed Ubuntu on it and removed Windows the day I bought it. Everything works and the computer is still quick, which is helpful in avoiding issues while I'm trying to get some work done. I remember error messages popping up on a regular basis when I was a Windows user; that kind of stuff doesn't happen for me on Ubuntu. I rarely ever have to restart the computer while I'm in the middle of something.
Recommendations to others considering the product:
Some people are scared of using Ubuntu or any other Linux distribution because of the differences between these operating systems and Windows. My advice is to at least try it out for a few weeks to see if it offers any advantages for you. If you're having a lot of difficulties with Windows, it's definitely worth a shot. Also, it's free.
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Excellent operating system for your daily needs
What do you like best about the product?
Ubuntu being an open source operating system based on Linux is an outstanding piece of software. It gives me the tools I need to do basically anything. I have Chrome for web browsing, Blender for 3D modelling ,LibreOffice for office tasks, GIMP for art work and photo editing, and a whole lot more!
Things look different as compared from other operating systems but the common functionalities are present. In all honesty, it is a breeze to use Ubuntu and it will help you become more productive in the long run.
Things look different as compared from other operating systems but the common functionalities are present. In all honesty, it is a breeze to use Ubuntu and it will help you become more productive in the long run.
What do you dislike about the product?
Design-wise, Ubuntu does look amateurish. It looks totally odd with some default icons looking a bit aged. The design aspect does not go in flow with the latest design trend. The bubble like application launchers in the Launcher looks odd compared to Windows.
The color scheme of Ubuntu can make it look weird at times. Overtime, the look of Ubuntu can make it look boring but the customization of Ubuntu makes up for this.
Sometimes, Ubuntu has a slower booting time and sometimes lags depending on the system it is running on.
The color scheme of Ubuntu can make it look weird at times. Overtime, the look of Ubuntu can make it look boring but the customization of Ubuntu makes up for this.
Sometimes, Ubuntu has a slower booting time and sometimes lags depending on the system it is running on.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Ubuntu gives us flexibility, speed, and raw power we cannot find in Windows. Ubuntu speeds up the development process as well by providing us developer tools out-of-the-box. Ubuntu with its kernel supporting a lot of devices makes its deployment to other computers an easier chore.
Recommendations to others considering the product:
If you are considering to use Ubuntu, do take note that some quirks you are used to Windows will not be present. This might alienate you at first but you will get used to it overtime. Also, an i3 with 2GB RAM is enough to run Ubuntu.
The Best Linux Distro for the standard user and more
What do you like best about the product?
I think that ubuntu is the best choice for the user that is passing from windows to linux system. It have a lot of preinstalled application that permit to perform all the basic task. The system can be installed on all comemrcial standard laptor and personal computer. I really appreciate it
What do you dislike about the product?
I think the new version have too much software preinstalled and the more advanced user should define which software to install
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Is a good replace of standard windows client operating system like windows 7 or windows 8
Recommendations to others considering the product:
If you need to change the windows operating system but don't want the complexity of linux system: ubuntu is the best choice
awesome
What do you like best about the product?
ease of installation and usage. Support can be found easily. Terminal and Linux like OS.
What do you dislike about the product?
lack of many popular programs that can be found on other Operating systems.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Doing Research and writing programmers
Nice and smooth
What do you like best about the product?
Easy to use, user friendly and well finished Ubuntu is a good start for new and old users of Linux.
With an amazing comunity support, it's one of the best operating system of the market !
The many flavors and graphical env available to the users let you transforme your Ubuntu so it feels like home.
With an amazing comunity support, it's one of the best operating system of the market !
The many flavors and graphical env available to the users let you transforme your Ubuntu so it feels like home.
What do you dislike about the product?
The side panel, and the amazon ads (can be easly removed) which are delivery by default.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
It's a free and open source operating system, fine for dev and user with no particulars needs.
Recommendations to others considering the product:
Try it ! It's free. I could be a good start for people afraid of linux and for mainstream users.
In no time the new users will be productive with Ubuntu if they don't use windows only softwares.
In no time the new users will be productive with Ubuntu if they don't use windows only softwares.
Ubuntu MATE
What do you like best about the product?
I've been using the Ubuntu MATE flavor for the last weeks instead of the regular ubuntu with the unity interface. The MATE interface is very easy and light, and far more customizable than the Unity, which makes it's use more fun.
What do you dislike about the product?
There are not many things to dislike in this Ubuntu flavor. I think that the only thing that I miss are the hot corners that I used to use on the regular Ubuntu or in the Linux Mint.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I've been using to run some thermodynamics models with the Netbeans IDE. So far it is pretty good.
Open-source user friendly operating system
What do you like best about the product?
Customization options, access to large number of repositories
What do you dislike about the product?
I dislike the unity browser, but it's not the worst UI I've encountered.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I run this operating system on my primary computer with which I provide tutoring through my company Moving Forward Tutoring.
The easiest way to switch to Linux
What do you like best about the product?
This OS is really very user friendly and easy to work with.
Nice and simple install wizard will guide you through all installation process.
No drivers searching, no hardware or software problems, no crashes, no blue screens of death, just install, work and everything always be alright.
Full-featured Linux with all it's advantages.
Unix-like, posix-compliant.
Nice and simple install wizard will guide you through all installation process.
No drivers searching, no hardware or software problems, no crashes, no blue screens of death, just install, work and everything always be alright.
Full-featured Linux with all it's advantages.
Unix-like, posix-compliant.
What do you dislike about the product?
Unity is not the best UI I have ever seen. It is nice and pretty, but sometimes is not very friendly to new users.
Application and packages advertisement.
Non-free packages pre-installed.
Full-featured Linux with all it's disadvantages.
Strange software center.
Application and packages advertisement.
Non-free packages pre-installed.
Full-featured Linux with all it's disadvantages.
Strange software center.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I am using Ubuntu 14.04 and 16.04 on two my work laptops. For about 5 years with Ubuntu I have never regret that I switched to this OS. Everything that I have done in this period of time was under this operating system. After Docker appeared - usage of this OS becomes a lot easier and more comfortable.
Recommendations to others considering the product:
If you are choosing between Linux and non-Linux - try Ubuntu, it will break all the stereotypes of the complexity of Linux. It is very easy to start with Ubuntu while it has a lot of advanced configurations if you would like to use them.
If you are choosing between different Linux distributions - try Ubuntu and you will haven't got any problem with hardware, software, libraries, etc.
If you are choosing between different Linux distributions - try Ubuntu and you will haven't got any problem with hardware, software, libraries, etc.
Fine for the desktop
What do you like best about the product?
Desktop offering is best in class, easy to install and use.
What do you dislike about the product?
Package manger is still based on deb files. Long term support isn't that long. Lack of package review introduces more updates more often and less stable packages.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Server OS platform. No benefits realized, moving back to the Enterprise Linux product offering from the North Carolina technology firm.
Recommendations to others considering the product:
Don't do it. Enterprise Linux is the bess option
Great Linux distro for beginners
What do you like best about the product?
Easy to install new programs. As compared to others, it's apt repo contains lots of packages by default.
What do you dislike about the product?
When I started to use Ubuntu, is Gnome 2, which is light weight and faster performance. Now it had changed to Unity, which is not so suite my taste
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I'm a web developer, it's easy and faster when I use it as my development environment
Recommendations to others considering the product:
I would recommend all my friends and colleagues to try Ubuntu
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