Ubuntu Pro FIPS 18.04 LTS
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Good User Experience, Minor Performance Issues
What do you like best about the product?
I enjoy using Ubuntu for its user experience, which I feel offers the best UI. The overall app itself is valuable, and it doesn't need anything more. I find sharing thoughts using it is best.
What do you dislike about the product?
I think it sometimes freezes in some sections and gets a little fuzzy. They can improve that thing.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Ubuntu sometimes freezes and gets a little fuzzy in some sections, which could be improved.
My Go-To Operating System for DevOps and AI Work
What do you like best about the product?
I have been using ubuntu across most of my systems and it has been extremely stable and lightweight. Its easy to install, resource-efficient and comes without unnecessary bloatware. Being open source, its highly customizable , i can easily modify the system, add services and even tweak UI elements without much effort.
Ubuntu works especially well for development and AI/ML workloads. Its has excellent support for pythons, Docker and framework like TensorRT and JAX. The terminal APT package management and GPU driver support make day-to-day development and automation smooth and reliable.
with strong security, good vendor compatibility and long-term support releases, ubuntu has become my go-to operating system for development and research.
Ubuntu works especially well for development and AI/ML workloads. Its has excellent support for pythons, Docker and framework like TensorRT and JAX. The terminal APT package management and GPU driver support make day-to-day development and automation smooth and reliable.
with strong security, good vendor compatibility and long-term support releases, ubuntu has become my go-to operating system for development and research.
What do you dislike about the product?
Sometimes driver compatibility can be challenge, especially with certain hardware like wi-fi adapters or graphic cards.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Ubuntu solves key challenges around system stability, security and operational consistency across environments. It provides a reliable, long-term supported OS that works seamlessly for automation, containerization and cloud-native workloads.
With strong package management, predictable updates and native compatibility with tools like Docker, kubernetes , CI/CD pipelines and major cloud platforms, ubuntu reduces operational overhead and minimize environment-related issues.
This helps our teams deploy faster, troubleshoot less and maintain a standardized, secure infrastructure across all the environments.
With strong package management, predictable updates and native compatibility with tools like Docker, kubernetes , CI/CD pipelines and major cloud platforms, ubuntu reduces operational overhead and minimize environment-related issues.
This helps our teams deploy faster, troubleshoot less and maintain a standardized, secure infrastructure across all the environments.
Stable, Secure, and Feature-Rich OS for technical people
What do you like best about the product?
I have used Ubuntu in the past in my previous role. It is safe, secure, and works better for testing compared to many other operating systems. It is easy to use once set up, simple to implement, and integrates well with most development and testing tools. Community and documentation support are strong. I used it frequently for testing because it is stable, reliable, and offers a wide range of features needed for day to day technical work.
What do you dislike about the product?
There is nothing I specifically dislike, but it can be a bit challenging because not everything can be done with buttons and clicks. You need a basic level of scripting knowledge to work with Ubuntu. That said, for people who enjoy scripting, this actually makes it more powerful and enjoyable to use.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Ubuntu mainly solves security and flexibility. It is a secure, user friendly software that allows me to configure the system the way I want, without being limited to very few options like other operating systems.
Efficient and Lightweight, But Needs User-Friendly Improvements
What do you like best about the product?
I use Ubuntu for daily operations and coding. It's a better and more convenient environment for coding and helps use various toolkits with greater compatibility. I like that it's very lightweight, efficient, and doesn't have any bloatware. Ubuntu increases the flexibility of work and there are certain libraries in web development which are only compatible without errors in Ubuntu (Linux).
What do you dislike about the product?
It could be made more user-friendly. Like while installing packages, it's not very easily recognizable which packages already exist, which version they're on, and their path, causing multiple clashes and confusions in environments.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Ubuntu provides a better and more convenient coding environment, enhances toolkit compatibility, and supports web development libraries without errors. I find it lightweight and efficient, boosting work flexibility.
Highly Customizable, Easy Multitasking
What do you like best about the product?
Ubuntu is my favorite OS. The UI is very comfortable and allows me to multitask easily with many customization options. I really enjoy the 100% control over the machine, especially using the terminal.
What do you dislike about the product?
The support of 3rd party apps should be more.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Ubuntu's UI helps me multitask easily with many customization options. I have full control over the machine with the terminal. Most work was difficult on Windows but is manageable with Ubuntu.
Versatile, User-Friendly, and Perfect for Reviving Old Machines
What do you like best about the product?
I love that Ubuntu is open source and can be tailored to my needs. I like that the desktop environment it comes with is very usable right out of the box. The Snap Store makes installing basic apps super easy, even if you aren’t a computer science person. I also appreciate that Ubuntu has zero advertisements, and the presentable bloatware is minimal. It's light enough while being useful, allowing it to effectively revive old hardware.
What do you dislike about the product?
Maybe if it shipped with Chrome it would be better.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Ubuntu is an open-source OS I tailor to my current needs. Its desktop environment is very usable out of the box, and the Snap Store makes app installation simple. It has minimal bloatware and can revive old hardware effectively.
Exceptional for Cybersecurity, Smooth Setup
What do you like best about the product?
I like Ubuntu for its safety features as it keeps the data safe. It's actually good for the hacking and cybersecurity thing.
What do you dislike about the product?
The UI/UX sometimes catches some lag and takes more space in the RAM.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Ubuntu is good for hacking and cybersecurity, offering safety features that keep my data safe.
Excellent for Development, Needs Software Support Boost
What do you like best about the product?
I use Ubuntu for development and server-related tasks. It's very good for coding and development, and I appreciate that it's free—no need for a license to use it. Ubuntu runs very fast, and the terminal is excellent for both developing and server tasks. Backend development is particularly easy on Ubuntu, and I can run backend projects seamlessly. The system runs smoothly even when I'm working on multiple backend projects.
What do you dislike about the product?
Software support needs to be improved like Windows. Popular software should have an official Linux version, and games developers need to launch games for Linux also.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Ubuntu is great for coding and development tasks, it's free and doesn't require a license. It runs very fast, and backend development is easy, with a smooth system performance.
Lightweight OS with AWS Compatibility, But Offline Challenges
What do you like best about the product?
I like that Ubuntu is a lightweight and open-source operating system. It works efficiently on less core and RAM, and it does the job well. I find it faster than Windows and appreciate that it operates without any GUI processing fuss. I also like its compatibility with applications and its availability on platforms like AWS, which makes it easy to create an Amazon EC2 instance and install software like NGINX.
What do you dislike about the product?
Working in an air-gapped environment with Ubuntu is challenging. It's really difficult to bring in packages, set up, or install any applications and transfer data across different operating systems. Providing updates is cumbersome, especially in offline environments. Containerization isn't feasible offline; unlike Redhat which has OpenShift, Kubernetes doesn't work well without internet for Ubuntu.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Ubuntu is a lightweight, open-source OS that works well on machines with fewer resources. It's faster than Windows, without any GUI processing hassle, compatible with many applications, and available on platforms like AWS.
Perfect for Revitalizing Older Devices
What do you like best about the product?
Ubuntu is the best operating system for low-end devices, especially for my 8-year-old laptop that doesn't run Windows well. I appreciate the user interface and the control I have over my system, particularly with fast switching of tabs and the ability to control everything via the terminal. The initial setup was very easy.
What do you dislike about the product?
The support for 3rd party apps
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I find Ubuntu ideal for low-end devices. It revived my old laptop that struggled with Windows. I enjoy the fast tab switching and terminal control, though I wish it had better 3rd party app support.
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