Ubuntu Pro FIPS 18.04 LTS
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Good software if Linux is your thing
What do you like best about the product?
You can use a bookable USB to access hard drives which Windows might not be able to
What do you dislike about the product?
Not found any fault with it yet. Does what I need
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
We use bookable Ubuntu on laptops that have faulty hard drives and our clients need data off it. We found that Ubuntu will allow to see what files are on the hard drive with a simple user interface.
Recommendations to others considering the product:
Don't be put off with it being Linux. It has a very nice user interface.
Ubuntu in Virtual Box
What do you like best about the product?
Easy to operate. Has the option of a server download or a desktop download.
What do you dislike about the product?
Have to run it in virtual box and it is difficult to toggle between windows and ubuntu with documents
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Data analysis for next generation DNA sequencing
Recommendations to others considering the product:
Great for anyone needing a linux based OS.
A state-of-the-art Linux distro that I usually use in my Linux-based projects
What do you like best about the product?
- Very easy yet powerfull linux distro comparing to other Linux derivations.
- Lightweight, very least of resource consumption. It can be run even from a small USB stick
- The population. It is supported by many other software solutions
- Software package installation and configuration is quite simple
- The Logical Volume Manager (LVM) is quite simple to manage and we can easily extend storage space. It's especially useful when we deploy virtual machine in test environment and then raise it up to production
- Lightweight, very least of resource consumption. It can be run even from a small USB stick
- The population. It is supported by many other software solutions
- Software package installation and configuration is quite simple
- The Logical Volume Manager (LVM) is quite simple to manage and we can easily extend storage space. It's especially useful when we deploy virtual machine in test environment and then raise it up to production
What do you dislike about the product?
- Just like other Linux distros, it's GUI interface is not a full feature one and thus it is not a system for office users
- Its office utilities such as word processor, speadsheet, etc... is not as powerful as Microsoft-bases systems
- Its office utilities such as word processor, speadsheet, etc... is not as powerful as Microsoft-bases systems
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
- Working in a small business organisation, researching and developing open source solutions is a high demand to survive against luxury commercial solutions. And Linux operating systems, including Ubuntu, is a good place to build them up and go to market
Recommendations to others considering the product:
- This is a great platform to get starting with open source world as well as Linux. From a very newbie user with a USB stick, to a software developer that need a LAMP application platform, all the way up to a system administrator that need a platform to run their utilities, Ubuntu is a good choice
Best Linux Distro when you want it to just work
What do you like best about the product?
I like that Canonical stopped doing everything the Dev community wanted and instead started focusing on usability for regular people. By doing this, they have created a Linux distribution that is more approachable and easier to use, with less tinkering, than nearly any other distribution. This is the Linux distro you can give to your mom or your tech-averse friends, and the distro you can work on without having to tweak a bunch of system settings. It has sane defaults and gets out of your way to let you get work done.
It's also incredibly good as a server OS, especially if you are running Docker.
It's also incredibly good as a server OS, especially if you are running Docker.
What do you dislike about the product?
Unfortunately Linux still doesn't have perfect driver support, especially with Graphics cards and Mac hardware. The fact that that is still the case in 2016 bugs the hell out of me, but it's the inescapable truth for now.
Canonical could also take better care of their official application repos. For example you can't get Java 8 from the official repos in Ubuntu 14.04
Canonical could also take better care of their official application repos. For example you can't get Java 8 from the official repos in Ubuntu 14.04
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Use it for software development as most of the tools I use are native to Linux and Ubuntu allows me to use them without having to tweak stuff at the system level.
Recommendations to others considering the product:
When considering Ubuntu and other distributions, consider which package manager you prefer to use, as well as which Desktop Environment (if any). If you are doing development, look into whether Snappy packages are useful to you.
I have been used Ubuntu for 10 years, for personal use, java/php development and IT tech researshs.
What do you like best about the product?
Ubuntu is the most easy-of-use linux distribution which i have been used. As end user, I can control every task and configure a lot of functions. Adding compit, you could get an amazing interface, small impact in the performance.
Also, it's great for web developers and sysadmins. We can create a variety of environments.
Also, it's great for web developers and sysadmins. We can create a variety of environments.
What do you dislike about the product?
It is continusly patched. Some old bugs still exists(full screen programs are covered by the tools bar).
I'm not sure to use Ubuntu for production / high availability environment, because has a lot of fixes every day and the installation take many desitions for you.
I'm not sure to use Ubuntu for production / high availability environment, because has a lot of fixes every day and the installation take many desitions for you.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
The most important benefit is what I'm using good free software, stable and with a world wide support community
Recommendations to others considering the product:
If you are thinking to move or try free software of the linux family, Ubuntu is one of the best ideas.
If you are Java/PHP/Web developer, Ubuntu also is a very good choice, easily you can setup a development environment, virtual machines, etc.
If you are Java/PHP/Web developer, Ubuntu also is a very good choice, easily you can setup a development environment, virtual machines, etc.
My favorite development OS of all time.
What do you like best about the product?
It is the perfect environment for any developer. You have control of everything you need in your environment, in addition to its lightweight.
What do you dislike about the product?
Maybe the lack of support from different softwares such as Adobe Photoshop.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
OS, Web, and mobile application development.
Recommendations to others considering the product:
You should go for it, but spend some time learning it and different terminal commands and bash scripting.
Good basic Linux server
What do you like best about the product?
Im not a Linux admin, Im a Windows Admin so the ubuntu server give me an easy to configure server for running Linux products on.
What do you dislike about the product?
as with all Linux flavors, compatibility can be patchy ie some things work but only with particular versions of packages.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
getting products working that require a Linux server rather than Windows
Freedom comes with a (very slight) cost
What do you like best about the product?
It's the best shot at Linux becoming a mainstream operating system. Between pretty branding, an ambitious CEO, wide hardware support, insanely good documentation, Debian roots, a slick desktop environment (when applicable), and probably most importantly, PPAs/Snappy, Ubuntu gets out of your way and gives developers a lot of options to make things easy for users.
Really, the only reason I'd recommend anyone to NOT use Ubuntu would be if they're already familiar with Linux or a privacy nut.
Really, the only reason I'd recommend anyone to NOT use Ubuntu would be if they're already familiar with Linux or a privacy nut.
What do you dislike about the product?
Canonical has a bit of a habit of taking without giving back, whether it be lack of upstream contributions or just reaping users' privacy. Yes, they stopped enabling Amazon's search integration by default, but it still happened, and it's still in the OS. That deducts points.
Also, I hate Unity. Just personal taste, and I know it's pretty intuitive and has a lot of fans, but I'll take a lightweight XFCE any day.
Also, I hate Unity. Just personal taste, and I know it's pretty intuitive and has a lot of fans, but I'll take a lightweight XFCE any day.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
All of them. For all the discourse over Unity, I actually just use it on a VPS, so I don't really deal with it on a day-to-day basis.
The biggest benefits are POSIX compatibility and, relative to most other Linux distributions, PPAs. It also has all the expected Debian-related niceties, like BASH, APT, VIM, etc.
The biggest benefits are POSIX compatibility and, relative to most other Linux distributions, PPAs. It also has all the expected Debian-related niceties, like BASH, APT, VIM, etc.
Recommendations to others considering the product:
It's flexible, super well documented, and it's not going anywhere anytime soon. If you're overly concerned about the direction Shuttleworth is taking the company, then maybe look elsewhere, like Debian proper. I genuinely think they learned a little bit of a lesson with the Amazon fiasco, but who knows. Overall though, as someone that uses Gmail and Facebook, my privacy is basically non-existent anyway. I think the benefits of using such a polished distribution outweight the minor privacy concerns.
Ubuntu is a lighter alternative to Windows that helps me focus on productive activities.
What do you like best about the product?
My favorite feature of Ubuntu is that it tends to require less computer power than Windows to operate smoothly. I've often taken old Windows laptops or computers and given them new life by installing Ubuntu. On top of that, Ubuntu still offers everything I need (chat programs, word processing, spreadsheets, Slack, Skype, etc) to be productive with work. This is also a version of Linux that is easy enough for my mom to understand.
What do you dislike about the product?
There are rare situations when an app I want to use is not available for Linux, but they're usually not productivity apps. I have to use a specific browser (Chrome) to get Netflix to work, and games are also not widely available on the platform. Having said that, this also has the benefit of keeping me focused on work. Other than that, there are sometimes issues with getting certain devices to work (such as bluetooth-connected headphones).
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
My desktop computer has lasted quite a long time (longer than others have in the past), and I think it's at least partially due to the fact I installed Ubuntu on it and removed Windows the day I bought it. Everything works and the computer is still quick, which is helpful in avoiding issues while I'm trying to get some work done. I remember error messages popping up on a regular basis when I was a Windows user; that kind of stuff doesn't happen for me on Ubuntu. I rarely ever have to restart the computer while I'm in the middle of something.
Recommendations to others considering the product:
Some people are scared of using Ubuntu or any other Linux distribution because of the differences between these operating systems and Windows. My advice is to at least try it out for a few weeks to see if it offers any advantages for you. If you're having a lot of difficulties with Windows, it's definitely worth a shot. Also, it's free.
Excellent operating system for your daily needs
What do you like best about the product?
Ubuntu being an open source operating system based on Linux is an outstanding piece of software. It gives me the tools I need to do basically anything. I have Chrome for web browsing, Blender for 3D modelling ,LibreOffice for office tasks, GIMP for art work and photo editing, and a whole lot more!
Things look different as compared from other operating systems but the common functionalities are present. In all honesty, it is a breeze to use Ubuntu and it will help you become more productive in the long run.
Things look different as compared from other operating systems but the common functionalities are present. In all honesty, it is a breeze to use Ubuntu and it will help you become more productive in the long run.
What do you dislike about the product?
Design-wise, Ubuntu does look amateurish. It looks totally odd with some default icons looking a bit aged. The design aspect does not go in flow with the latest design trend. The bubble like application launchers in the Launcher looks odd compared to Windows.
The color scheme of Ubuntu can make it look weird at times. Overtime, the look of Ubuntu can make it look boring but the customization of Ubuntu makes up for this.
Sometimes, Ubuntu has a slower booting time and sometimes lags depending on the system it is running on.
The color scheme of Ubuntu can make it look weird at times. Overtime, the look of Ubuntu can make it look boring but the customization of Ubuntu makes up for this.
Sometimes, Ubuntu has a slower booting time and sometimes lags depending on the system it is running on.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Ubuntu gives us flexibility, speed, and raw power we cannot find in Windows. Ubuntu speeds up the development process as well by providing us developer tools out-of-the-box. Ubuntu with its kernel supporting a lot of devices makes its deployment to other computers an easier chore.
Recommendations to others considering the product:
If you are considering to use Ubuntu, do take note that some quirks you are used to Windows will not be present. This might alienate you at first but you will get used to it overtime. Also, an i3 with 2GB RAM is enough to run Ubuntu.
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