Ubuntu Pro FIPS 18.04 LTS

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    Aditya T.

Lightweight, User-Friendly Ubuntu That Makes Daily Work Easy

  • May 18, 2026
  • Review provided by G2

What do you like best about the product?
Ubuntu is very lightweight and user friendly for use, it's easy to install and we also run all windows software on ubuntu with Wine. Custmore support fetaure is very easy to use. I'm also working on ubuntu 24.04 version. It really help me to complete my work in daily usage. Easy to install any services. Ubuntu is free open source system. You don't have to pay any things to use it. Ubuntu is very high performing system.
What do you dislike about the product?
Many windows apps and games are not run on ubutnu. Gaming experience also not smooth as compare to windows.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Many Operating systems have high costly license but ubuntu is free and open source. We don't need to pay any License fee. Ubuntu is best os with stable long term support release and it need low resources to run servers on ubuntu.


    MD Akbar A.

Perfect Beginner-Friendly Linux Distro with Easy App Installs via APT and Snap

  • May 15, 2026
  • Review provided by G2

What do you like best about the product?
It’s the right distro for someone new to Linux who wants to learn how Linux directories work, how dependencies are handled, and how to use apt and Snap. It’s very simple to download apps/packages along with their dependencies, and it also makes learning Bash easier to understand.
What do you dislike about the product?
After using Windows OS for a long time, migrating to Ubuntu takes some time to adjust. For any app or package installation, I have to make sure the required dependencies are installed as well. Also, for features like a clipboard holder, I need to install separate apps instead of having those features built in. I also have to keep checking which daemons are running in the background and stop the unnecessary ones from time to time.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Ubuntu is an ideal Linux distro. It doesn’t get overloaded with updates, and it stays stable, so I can use it for formal purposes like cloud management platforms, server access and initialization, containers, and other DevOps work without having to worry about OS, kernel, or other related issues.


    Rahul R.

Ubuntu: Stable, Versatile, and Easy to Use

  • May 14, 2026
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What do you like best about the product?
I find Ubuntu easy to use and it gives me fewer issues which means it's more stable and less of a headache compared to other OS. I love that it can run on any low-spec PC because it's lightweight and easy to set up, and its versatility is the best. I really value being able to run different Python versions on different laptops simultaneously using deadsnakes PPAs or pyenv without breaking core OS scripts. Heavy data science libraries like NumPy or Pandas compile instantly because Ubuntu natively includes the necessary C/C++ build tools. The tool I value the most in Ubuntu is the Linux terminal. It eliminates installation errors and is ready for the cloud, offering total control and speed. The native terminal takes away the headaches of setting up software, letting me focus entirely on writing my Python code. It was relatively easy and highly straightforward to set up; just get a USB drive and flash the latest Ubuntu version ISO file from their website using Windows tools like Rufus and follow the easy installation process.
What do you dislike about the product?
Canonical should optimize the security sandboxing of standard Python IDE Snaps like PyCharm and VS Code.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I find Ubuntu easy to use and stable, reducing headaches compared to other OS. It runs on low-spec PCs, allows running different Python versions, and compiles heavy libraries quickly. The Linux terminal enhances control and setup efficiency, letting me focus on coding.


    Alok p.

Reliable OS with Robust Programming Support

  • May 14, 2026
  • Review provided by G2

What do you like best about the product?
I love that Ubuntu is a very reliable operating system where I rarely come across bugs. If issues do arise, I can easily fix them by seeking help from the internet or using AI tools. The terminal is incredibly useful and easy to use, allowing me to do anything through commands. Ubuntu offers excellent support for programming, package management, and server applications. I find the installation of packages via terminal straightforward. Applications like VSCode and GIMP, the open-source video editor, work reliably on Ubuntu, which is great for me as a full-stack developer.
What do you dislike about the product?
Although I love almost everything about Ubuntu, it would be good if they improve the installation of new applications. AppImage is good but needs a lot of improvement before it can come close to APK or EXE.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Ubuntu solves my need for a reliable operating system with excellent support for programming and package management. I rarely encounter bugs, and if I do, I can easily fix them.


    Aditya K.

User-Friendly, Light, and Secure OS

  • May 13, 2026
  • Review provided by G2

What do you like best about the product?
I appreciate using Ubuntu for daily use due to its very light footprint and enhanced security. Its combination of extreme user-friendliness and massive community support makes it the most accessible Linux distribution for both beginners and professionals. Ubuntu’s philosophy of being 'Linux for Human Beings' focuses on accessibility, supported by a massive, active community and user-friendly features. Additionally, the initial setup of Ubuntu was very easy.
What do you dislike about the product?
Ubuntu/Canonical has been making decisions in what many consider to be an arbitrary & dictatorial manner that is seen as contradictory to the philosophy and ideals of FOSS and Linux.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Ubuntu is light in size, enhances security, and its user-friendliness and strong community support make it accessible for both beginners and professionals.


    Anshay R.

Lightweight, Easy to Use, and Incredibly Powerful

  • May 11, 2026
  • Review provided by G2

What do you like best about the product?
Light weight, easy to use, everything on command and can literally do anything
What do you dislike about the product?
Nothing, but a little bit of improvement in UI
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Being light weight, very handy and open source is best


    Computer Software

Ubuntu is flawless OS

  • May 08, 2026
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What do you like best about the product?
Nothing can beat Ubuntu’s performance. The main reason many servers use the Ubuntu system is its Linux roots.
What do you dislike about the product?
Ubuntu’s UI still feels somewhat unfriendly at times, and it can take extra effort to find what I need or get things set up the way I want.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Performance is it's core. I've never witnessed Ubuntu lag for the tasks that I've performed on Microsoft


    Akanksha S.

Smooth, Lightweight, and Flexible—Ubuntu Delivers

  • May 06, 2026
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What do you like best about the product?
I’ve had an amazing experience working with Ubuntu. It runs smoothly for most everyday tasks, and compared to other operating systems it feels very lightweight. Using it, I don’t have to worry as much about viruses or slowdowns. Another thing I really like is the Software Center, which makes it easy to install apps without digging around online. The whole system is also customizable if I want to tweak how it looks and behaves. Since Ubuntu is free and open source, that’s a big plus for me, and overall it just feels more flexible and user-friendly.
What do you dislike about the product?
As far as my use of it so far, it has been a genuinely good, all-around experience. I haven’t found anything to dislike yet, since it delivers the results I was looking for.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
It has solved many of the problems we were having with other operating systems. We no longer need to worry about licensing costs or restrictions because it’s free and open source. On top of that, it has handled security really well for us, and we haven’t had many concerns about viruses or needing constant antivirus software running in the background. Since using it, I’m able to focus more on actually getting work done instead of dealing with system slowdowns and ongoing maintenance.


    Eliott M.

Best for simple management.

  • May 05, 2026
  • Review provided by G2

What do you like best about the product?
Ubuntu is easy to configure and there is a plethora of support.
What do you dislike about the product?
When changing the desktop environment, it often breaks system dependencies.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
It solves my ease of use issues.


    Karel A.

Ubuntu: Reliable, High-Performance OS for Everyday Work and Deployments

  • May 04, 2026
  • Review provided by G2

What do you like best about the product?
I use Ubuntu on my everyday work and projects as it is the base OS for our platforms and solutions. Except for very specific cases, we use only CLI and headless instances. We don't really need de GUI as we mainly deploy API and services. It's performance is good and usability as well. We love it and it's been our OS of choice since long time ago.
What do you dislike about the product?
At this point there is not much I dislike about it. I could say sometimes support for 3rd party hardware devices is difficult to install or get support for it but that is not a thing most of the time.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Ubuntu is our OS of choice for our solutions and product deployments. We benefit of its huge ecosystem, mature tools, security and libraries availability.