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Minimal Ubuntu 18.04 LTS - Bionic

Canonical Group Limited | Minimal Ubuntu 18.04 20230602

Linux/Unix, Ubuntu 18.04 - Bionic - 64-bit Amazon Machine Image (AMI)

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    Computer Software

Easy to Use for Developers

  • May 31, 2019
  • Review provided by G2

What do you like best about the product?
Ubuntu is most widely used Linux distribution which means there is a lot more support for it than any other distribution. It is easy to use and not provides good GUI for new users as well as CLIs for geeks. Many traditional consumer softwares are available for Linux which means you never really need to go back to Windows or Mac for even non-dev activities like movies or browsing or editing.
What do you dislike about the product?
Every new version of Ubuntu breaks a lot of things. All softwares need to catch up with the new versions. Some versions are supported for short durations only. You noticeably start hitting corner cases. For example new versions of Ubuntu doesn't allow transparent gnome terminal forcing me to look at alternatives. With the advent of cloud tools like docs, sheets, etc. it hardly matters which OS we use for general document editing - which used to be a problem as MS Word and other tools weren't available for Ubuntu
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I generally use Ubuntu for all my day to day professional programming and well as several part time projects. The OS itself along with most softwares that I need to use is free. When I was a student it was super useful as I couldn't afford license - but even now as a professional I find it's more easier to customize my CLI and other tools for optimal productivity.
Recommendations to others considering the product:
It could get frustrating to switch too but the efforts pay off well if you are patient.


    Raghuvar P.

Best Operating System on the Planet Earth

  • May 30, 2019
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What do you like best about the product?
Ubuntu is the best Operating System I have ever used. It is based on Linux, which makes it virus free. I love the terminal of the ubuntu, you can do everything from the command line(terminal). To install any software it is very easy. I love the UI part also, it feels that you are doing some hacking work hehe. Also, there are customization available, you can change themes, tweat the panels and what not. We get all this for free. I love Libre Office in Ubuntu. There are lot of free softwares which will make your life simple as a developer.
What do you dislike about the product?
To install Ubuntu it is little bit tricky and specially if you want to install it along side with windows operating system it is very much hard. Sometimes it will erase all your data and OS.
Also, there are no games for Ubuntu which makes sense in a way, because the purpose of the Ubuntu is different.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I started using Ubuntu in my college days, it was one of he best decision of my life as a software developer. I use Ubuntu for almost everything, even after college, for my work related stuff. It is the part of my life now.
I use every software in Ubuntu and I am completely satisfied.
Recommendations to others considering the product:
For a Computer Science folks, Ubuntu is must have known OS. It widens your knowledge and there are lot more things which makes it simplify for our career journey.


    Joseph T D.

modifiable and free operating system.

  • May 29, 2019
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What do you like best about the product?
Although it is not widely used in companies due to its complexity when it comes to installing applications or configuring some mobile devices, it is an operating system used by many in their homes since it is a free version of Linux and with multiple tools that allows you to design documents surf the internet among other options but has network configurations and different visual themes that make it look very advanced graphics is very vulnerable in terms of viruses or malignant attacks by programs.
What do you dislike about the product?
the use of the operating system is relatively easy and similar to private operating systems, however, when configuring or installing the program, it is a bit difficult for the user since most of them are installed by means of a command console where the user must series of guidelines to install some application. Another disadvantage is that devices such as printers and camera, telephone among others not all have compact software or drivers that are compactible with this operating system which makes it a little dysfunctional.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
This operating system is implemented for web server configuration because since it is based on free software, the attacks served by viruses or malware are almost null because it does not influence or does not affect the operating system, which in turn makes the transaction work faster. of information.
Recommendations to others considering the product:
is recommended for users who know basic informatics and programming noce since for configuration and installation of programs you will need certain commands or how to configure it through command lines but it is very safe and you forget about attacks by computer viruses.


    Shanika P.

Best operating system I have used SO FAR!

  • May 29, 2019
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What do you like best about the product?
Ubuntu is easy to use and very user-friendly. There are no complications when installing Ubuntu because it provides an excellent guide to walk you through the installation process. The best thing about Ubuntu OS is that it's free and has an active community behind it. Even though you are new to Ubuntu, the community will help you at any time. Unlike any other operating system, Ubuntu supplies a clear and fast update. It contains an attractive GUI. Not to mention, that the Ubuntu servers are also used worldwide because of its easy and fast characteristics. Ubuntu is a highly secure OS and highly customizable. I extremely recommend anyone to use this OS and feel the difference for yourself.
What do you dislike about the product?
The main drawback I see is that it does not facilitate some required software. Sometimes, I had to use some other alternative software because of it. Other than that, I see no issue on this OS.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I switched from Windows to Ubuntu because of its excellent features. Ubuntu is very fast and very secure unlike any other operating system. Since I'm currently working in the security industry, Ubuntu has been very helpful in providing the best security system.
Recommendations to others considering the product:
I highly recommend anyone to choose Ubuntu as your operating system. If you are currently using any other operating system, try this for a minute and see the difference. Ubuntu is a free, easy to use, portable OS.


    Daniel G.

It’s my main OS

  • May 28, 2019
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What do you like best about the product?
it's fast, beautiful and free.. i don't want to use a different OS any time soon
What do you dislike about the product?
sometimes some APPS just close, and you have to try to open again
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
It made me forget what is an anti-virus, for coding use it's amazing
Recommendations to others considering the product:
it's so easy to switch from windows and give it a try!


    Computer Software

Very customizable

  • May 28, 2019
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What do you like best about the product?
I love that you can customize anything and utilize open source software so easily!
What do you dislike about the product?
I dislike how unintuitive some things are in ubuntu
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I do most of my software development ssh'd in to a ubuntu VM and it makes life so easy with easy ssh and use of vim which is default of ubuntu


    Mario Andres R.

the most known linux software

  • May 26, 2019
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What do you like best about the product?
is an open and secure code software where we can get different tools and applications similar to the applications that show us the proprietary software but these are totally free and it is super safe very rarely is attacked by hacker or by some computer virus is compactible with equipment Low requirements.
What do you dislike about the product?
its use in companies or institutions is not common it is mostly used in home equipment or some web servers, although it is open source some versions are paid with technical support and some software for devices such as printers, cameras and other devices is usually difficult to install and configure.
It is usually a difficult task to work with files coming from private operating systems since incompatibility is sometimes not read by the free software or if they arrive to execute it errors.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
is used to manage servers because it allows a secure operating system free of hacker attacks or viruses that make us fail in turn, is a much faster implementation in computers and servers.
Recommendations to others considering the product:
if you need software that is fast with great support in terms of software and driver do not forget to choose ubuntu as it has multiple tools and applications that will streamline your work as well as an extensive list of drivers for your equipment or peripheral devices.


    CHRIS S.

A simple OS - Ubuntu

  • May 24, 2019
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What do you like best about the product?
I have been using Ubuntu for the last two years. It is easy to use, quick load and processing times. Any tech snag issues can be easily fixed using the terminal option. I use it on a regular basis and I never faced any system halts or software glitch issues all this while.
What do you dislike about the product?
There a few issues I faced with respect to installation of software though. The coding steps using the termial option is a bit different and a bit complex when compared to the commands we use with Windows.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I have used the OS on a regular basis and my team of more than 150 plus are using the same. We use a good number of applications and we have the advantage of using multiple applications in preparing documents, Slide decks and we never faced any Virus issues.
Recommendations to others considering the product:
Ubuntu should come up with more bundling of support softwares and ease of installation of softwares should be more simple. At times the system hangs a bit especially when we use the Libre Office Impress. The browsers should also support with Flash because most of the sites now-a-days are coming with flash enabled UI presentations.


    Mario Q.

Ubuntu the most complete operating system based on Linux

  • May 23, 2019
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What do you like best about the product?
What I like most about Ubuntu is that it allows you to update applications with just one click, as the operating system updates are somewhat more complicated but it really is very comfortable because unlike other operating systems it is not necessary to reinstall the entire system with each new update.

Another aspect that I like about Ubuntu is the security it offers to surf the internet and run applications, mainly because I do not need to use any antivirus like in Windows, the antivirus is not only annoying but also consumes CPU resources, for this very reason Linux-based system such as Ubuntu consumes much less resources therefore it is ideal for limited computers in this regard.
What do you dislike about the product?
The biggest problem that a Linux-based system has is when it is used as a personal system and it is about using applications that use closed source libraries such as Photoshop or Directx. In this case you can use solutions that allow these applications to work but normally the common user can not carry it out due to its difficulty.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
At work we have been using Ubuntu as the main system for a long time since the costs of Windows licenses were an unnecessary expense because most of the work done can be done from the browser using cloud-based applications such as Google Sheets. On the other hand, using Linux, we feel more secure in terms of our sensitive information, since most malware is created for Windows.
Recommendations to others considering the product:
Of course! Ubuntu is an excellent alternative that you must take into account not only because it is free but also because it is a very safe system and this is something very important in the business world. In addition, the main applications used to work as LibreOffice or Firefox can be used in Ubuntu natively.


    Information Services

Ubuntu is the best Linux based system

  • May 23, 2019
  • Review provided by G2

What do you like best about the product?
The best thing about Ubuntu wich I like the most is that we can use it at work for free because operating systems based on the Linux kernel do not require a license or subscription to use them.
What do you dislike about the product?
Linux does not directly support Windows applications, so it is necessary to go to alternatives such as Wine, a Windows application emulator that does not always work.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
In my company, we have been working with Ubuntu for a long time, since the applications we use on a regular basis are multi-platform, so we do not have incompatibility problems.
Recommendations to others considering the product:
Ubuntu is an operating system that I recommend mainly if you are looking for a secure environment and that is updated on a regular basis so that we have access to the latest versions of the software without risking the security of our computer and the network in which it is located.