I am mostly dealing with Ubuntu Linux systems currently. Instead of using Windows, we have been given Ubuntu Linux, and that is what we have been using for our day-to-day activities. When we were due for an update, we switched from Windows to Ubuntu Linux, which has been a few months ago.
Ubuntu Pro FIPS 18.04 LTS
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Reliable Linux OS, But Snap Integration Is Frustrating
What do you like best about the product?
This is a dependable and flexible operating system that is based on the Linux kernel.
What do you dislike about the product?
I have a definite dislike for Ubuntu, though I wouldn’t go so far as to say I hate it. My main issue lies with its use of snaps and the increasing pressure to use them, which seems to intensify with each new release.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Ubuntu is a Linux distribution that stands out for being beginner-friendly, offering ease of use, strong security, and cost-effectiveness.
Versatile OS with Robust Developer Support
What do you like best about the product?
I love Ubuntu for its user-friendly, stable interface, and the extensive software ecosystem it offers. Being open-source and free of cost is an incredible benefit. I appreciate the robust security features and the customizable user-friendly desktop environment. Its efficiency in running developer tools like Eclipse and VS Code is fantastic, with fast load times and easy development environments. Ubuntu's flexibility, resource efficiency, and compatibility with several applications and web servers make it ideal for development and versatile uses across platforms like desktop, laptop servers, and cloud computing. The strong community support and wide range of developer tools it offers are impressive.
What do you dislike about the product?
{"I am concerned about the slow performance and startup issues due to the snap package system in Ubuntu. It feels like there is a lack of focus on optimizing the desktop user experience, which impacts usability.","There is perceived lack of focus on desktop users from Canonical, which affects user satisfaction and overall experience."}
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I use Ubuntu to solve cost, security, system load issues, and to gain customization freedom. It is resource-efficient, ideal for developers supporting various applications, benefiting my Android development and day-to-day tasks with its lightweight and efficient system.
Secure and Feature-Rich, But Challenging Setup
What do you like best about the product?
I appreciate Ubuntu for its strong security features that ensure my information is well-protected. I also value its capability to help me create systems and complete tasks online efficiently, which is greatly beneficial for my everyday activities.
What do you dislike about the product?
I found the setup process for Ubuntu very challenging due to complications in the interface. It was difficult because I wasn't familiar with it, making the process tough to manage initially.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Ubuntu helps me create good systems and manage tasks online efficiently, providing a secure platform with useful features.
Great OS
What do you like best about the product?
The performance. Developer-Friendly
Comes with a huge package ecosystem (apt is solid and well-maintained).
Great support for Docker, Node.js, Python, and most dev tools.
WSL support makes it the default Linux experience for Windows users too
Comes with a huge package ecosystem (apt is solid and well-maintained).
Great support for Docker, Node.js, Python, and most dev tools.
WSL support makes it the default Linux experience for Windows users too
What do you dislike about the product?
Snap Packaging System
Slow startup times for Snap apps (e.g., VS Code, Chromium).
Snaps are sandboxed, which can break integrations (e.g., accessing .bashrc, using certain fonts).
Forced adoption — e.g., Firefox is only available as a Snap in recent versions, which frustrates some users.
Slow startup times for Snap apps (e.g., VS Code, Chromium).
Snaps are sandboxed, which can break integrations (e.g., accessing .bashrc, using certain fonts).
Forced adoption — e.g., Firefox is only available as a Snap in recent versions, which frustrates some users.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Problem: Installing and maintaining a Linux system is hard for non-experts
simple to setup, clean interface without any unnecessary complexity
What do you like best about the product?
fast, stable and free. Both for development and personal use
What do you dislike about the product?
some software requires extra setup, time consuming
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Gives me reliable, open source OS that is secure and developer friendly. Run smoothly even on older hardware
Performs efficiently but requires overcoming a learning curve
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
I believe everything works faster than it used to in Windows. I have never experienced a crash on Ubuntu Linux. The system works great with perfect stability.
What needs improvement?
There were some initial issues with logging into the system, but I do not remember much about them now. Currently, there are no issues. I do not think Ubuntu Linux has a robust documentation library.
For how long have I used the solution?
I am probably not in a place to say much about this as I have only been using it for a few months.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I have never experienced a crash on Ubuntu Linux. The system has been completely stable, which makes it deserve a perfect score. The system works great without any crashes.
How are customer service and support?
IT helps at times, so that is who we reach out to. It was our IT support person who helped us out. We have never had to reach out to Ubuntu Linux directly.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have not been working with Microsoft products recently. I have been working with other tools. I have not touched any Microsoft tools this year. Last year, I used Microsoft products minimally.
What was our ROI?
I am not sure about the return on investment. The higher-ups would likely know if they saved money since Microsoft is licensed while Ubuntu Linux does not require a license.
What other advice do I have?
There are many differences between Ubuntu Linux and Windows as they are totally different systems. You need to have more knowledge about Linux before using Ubuntu Linux. Although it is designed as a desktop system, basic knowledge is still required. Windows can be used by any layman, which is the main difference.
I do not know much about security breaches or potential issues. The Wi-Fi and wireless capabilities work perfectly fine.
Excluding the learning curve, I would rate it a 10. However, considering the learning curve, I would give it a six or seven.
My advice would be to have patience.
Overall rating: 10 out of 10.
Ubuntu offers a clean and simple dev setup for software engineers
What do you like best about the product?
Ubuntu is one of the first OS that I ever used. And I still have Ubuntu in VPCs and VMs. I like the fact that everything is so robust and simple in Ubuntu. When you want to create reliable servers with not much of OS level hassles, Ubuntu is a top choice.
What do you dislike about the product?
When I am not thinking as a developer or Software Engineer. I would like to ease my life a little bit. So, here Ubuntu can get a little messy. Although I would say the ecosystem is highly active these days. Still, I would say it lacks the experience that a regular user needs. That snappy touch of UX and a bunch of utilities that macOS or Windows provides seem absent when I just want to chill.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
The simplicity, and robustness provides a reliable trust for building cloud infrastructures.
Buggy lately
What do you like best about the product?
It's lightweight. Highly customisable. It's fast nd easy to setup. Great community support!
What do you dislike about the product?
Lately it has been crashing too much. Till version 16 and 20.04 it was great! Post that I have been facing several crashes from time to time. Somerimes the Wifi Driver for my intel stops working.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Windows feels too laggy nd slow. Ubuntu helps me to ureuse my laptop
Ubuntu : A light weight and simple OS
What do you like best about the product?
1. It takes very less time to boot up system.
2. I used ubuntu in my laptop as a OS which is very simple and fast.
3. Simple user interface and easy to operate.
4. Regular system updates.
2. I used ubuntu in my laptop as a OS which is very simple and fast.
3. Simple user interface and easy to operate.
4. Regular system updates.
What do you dislike about the product?
1. Security concern.
2. User interface can be improve.
3. Less customization as compared to windows.
2. User interface can be improve.
3. Less customization as compared to windows.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
It improved my system performance and solved slow bootup.
Due to light weight it is amazing to work on ubuntu system.
Due to light weight it is amazing to work on ubuntu system.
My view on Ubantu core
What do you like best about the product?
first thing is security mode its feel secure and good thing and second i would say package management
What do you dislike about the product?
its definetly not easy to use for everybody that the only setback i had face.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
my laptop is not letest so its run faster in my machine that the reason i love it
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