Ubuntu Pro FIPS 18.04 LTS
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Rock-Solid, Hassle-Free Ubuntu Experience on DigitalOcean
What do you like best about the product?
What I like best about Ubuntu on DigitalOcean droplets is how predictable and low-friction it is to run in production. It’s widely supported, so almost every guide, package, and integration assumes Ubuntu first, which makes provisioning and troubleshooting quick. The LTS releases are stable and get security updates for years, so you can standardise across droplets and avoid “pet server” drift.
Package management with apt is straightforward, and the ecosystem around common stacks (Nginx, PHP-FPM, MySQL/Postgres, Redis, Docker) is mature and well documented, which keeps deployments consistent.
On top of that, it plays nicely with automation tools and CI/CD, and it’s easy to harden with sensible defaults like UFW, fail2ban, unattended upgrades, and SSH key auth, which is ideal when you’re managing multiple production droplets.
Package management with apt is straightforward, and the ecosystem around common stacks (Nginx, PHP-FPM, MySQL/Postgres, Redis, Docker) is mature and well documented, which keeps deployments consistent.
On top of that, it plays nicely with automation tools and CI/CD, and it’s easy to harden with sensible defaults like UFW, fail2ban, unattended upgrades, and SSH key auth, which is ideal when you’re managing multiple production droplets.
What do you dislike about the product?
What I dislike about Ubuntu is mostly the “it depends what you installed last” factor once a server’s been around for a while. It’s easy for droplets to drift if you’re not strict with automation and config management, and then upgrades become a bit of a game of “what will break this time.”
Major version upgrades can be painful on production stacks, especially when PHP/MySQL/Nginx versions and third-party repos are involved, so you often end up planning bigger maintenance windows than you’d like.
Major version upgrades can be painful on production stacks, especially when PHP/MySQL/Nginx versions and third-party repos are involved, so you often end up planning bigger maintenance windows than you’d like.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Ubuntu solves the core problem of running reliable servers without having to reinvent the basics every time. On DigitalOcean droplets, it gives a stable, well-supported Linux base with predictable networking, package management, and service control, so spinning up a new environment is quick and consistent. Because Ubuntu is so widely used, most tooling and documentation assumes it, which reduces setup time and makes troubleshooting faster when something goes wrong.
Ubuntu: a Reliable Open Source Platform
What do you like best about the product?
Widely supported Linux Debian-based distro that is available on most VPS platforms. Free and secure. You can download an ISO and easily install it on your desktop or server. Comes with snap store.
What do you dislike about the product?
Downsides are the lack of built-in support for reproducible environments. However one can install software like Ansible or Saltstack.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Ubuntu solves a number of problems, chief of which is it provides a familiar Debian-based environment, with a Long Term Support (LTS) upgrade cycle. The platform has all the package management tools one can wish for alongside familiar open source software repos
Efficient Coding Environment, Needs Better GUI Compatibility
What do you like best about the product?
I like using Ubuntu for my software development work, especially with Python. The ease of use of the terminal and the inbuilt Linux tools are a big help. I find the access to software tools and packages very convenient since I can use various package managers to install applications easily, without needing to go to websites and manually download and install packages. The initial setup of Ubuntu was very easy and fun. Overall, I switched to Ubuntu because it provides an easier environment for software development compared to Windows.
What do you dislike about the product?
Various GUI applications do not have compatibility with Ubuntu, which can be improved. More applications should build Linux and Ubuntu oriented applications instead of porting them to Ubuntu.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Ubuntu helps with the ease of use of the terminal and inbuilt Linux tools. Access to software tools and packages is simplified with various package managers, avoiding manual downloads and installations.
Best Operating System for LLM Training and AI Development at Turing
What do you like best about the product?
Ubuntu is extremely stable, lightweight, and perfectly suited for LLM training and AI development at Turing. It provides excellent support for Python, CUDA, Docker, and ML frameworks like PyTorch and TensorFlow. The terminal, package management (APT), and GPU driver support make it ideal for handling large datasets, model training, and automation workflows. Its open-source nature, security, and long-term support releases make it a reliable choice for continuous AI research and development.
What do you dislike about the product?
Driver configuration for GPUs can sometimes be complex during initial setup. Certain proprietary tools and software still lack full Linux compatibility. Occasional kernel or version upgrades may require system reconfiguration. For beginners, the command-line environment can have a learning curve.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Ubuntu provides a high-performance, secure, and cost-effective environment for LLM training, data processing, and AI model deployment at Turing. It supports scalable training infrastructure, smooth containerization with Docker, and efficient resource management. This significantly improves training stability, reduces system overhead, ensures better hardware utilization, and increases overall productivity in large-scale AI workflows.
User-Friendly, Stable, and Perfect for Linux Beginners
What do you like best about the product?
Ubuntu is very user friendly and excellent for anyone starting out with linux distros. I installed it during my college time and have been using it till now. it’s stable, easy to use, and developer-friendly. It gives me a clean interface, great package management with APT, strong community support, and the freedom to customize my system exactly the way I want.
What do you dislike about the product?
Even though I really like Ubuntu, there are a few things I dislike—mainly small quirks or limitations that show up occasionally. But I see them as opportunities to learn more, tweak my setup, and make the system work even better for me. Overall, the positives far outweigh the negatives.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
It has helped particularly in learning about linux stuff alongside a very user friendly UX. I use it frequently on my personal laptop as primary OS.
Stable, Secure, and Reliable Open-Source Solution
What do you like best about the product?
I appreciate its stability and security, as well as the fact that it is both free and open-source. The strong community support and regular updates contribute to its reliability and make ongoing maintenance straightforward.
What do you dislike about the product?
Certain proprietary software offers only limited support, and dealing with hardware drivers can sometimes be complicated. Additionally, newcomers may find the learning curve with the terminal to be quite challenging.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Ubuntu offers a secure, lightweight, and cost-effective operating system that is well-suited for servers and development environments. By using Ubuntu, I have been able to lower licensing expenses, enhance system performance, and gain greater flexibility and control over my infrastructure.
Simple, Stable, and Effortless Ubuntu Experience
What do you like best about the product?
Tha ubuntu is simple,stable, and easy to use. It works smoothly out of the box, updates are straightforward and the software center makes installing apps quick. It's reliable for daily use without needing much technical help.
What do you dislike about the product?
Some apps and drivers aren't always fully compatible or up to date. Sometimes needs extra steps or terminal commands to make certain things work, which can be inconvenient for regular users.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Ubuntu provides me a fast,secure and stable operating systme without any licensing cost. It solves issues like frequent crashes, slow performance, and virus risks that I faced on other systems. Because it's lightweight and reliable, I can work smoothly, run dev tools easliy and get regular updates without hassle.
Open Source and Cost Effective—A Hassle-Free Solution
What do you like best about the product?
opensource, cost effective with no license pain
What do you dislike about the product?
nothing to mention it all depends on the use case
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Much easier to maintain without upfront capex cost
Cost-Effective Solution Perfect for Official Use
What do you like best about the product?
It is free to download and use, which makes it a very cost-effective option for official purposes.
What do you dislike about the product?
Switching from Windows or macOS does require some time to adjust, as there is a learning curve involved.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
The latest versions feature a sleek, user-friendly interface that combines aspects of Windows. This design makes it easier for newcomers to adapt to Linux from Windows OS
Lightweight, Efficient, and Perfect for Development
What do you like best about the product?
Ubuntu is one of the lightweight operating systems available as open source. Nearly all of our systems run on Ubuntu. It is easy to install on both desktop and laptop machines. The system is very resource-friendly, efficiently utilizing CPU, GPU, memory, and storage. There is no unnecessary bloatware; only useful utilities are included with the downloads. Ubuntu supports almost all the tools and IDEs needed for development and server deployment. For desktop users, it now also offers a good user interface.
What do you dislike about the product?
There are times when Ubuntu servers become completely unresponsive, and restoring them to a functional state requires a forceful stop and restart. In these situations, a regular reboot or normal shutdown does not work.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
The majority of our developers rely on this operating system, and most of our servers are also running on it, except for a few that require a specific OS to function.
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