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reviewer1393092 - PeerSpot reviewer
Developer / Team Lead at a computer software company with 11-50 employees
Real User
Mar 22, 2022
Scalable and stable operating system for running virtual machines, but its performance could still be improved
Pros and Cons
  • "Stable and scalable Linux operating system that can test and run virtual machines."
  • "Stable and scalable Linux operating system that can test and run virtual machines."
  • "The performance of this product could still be improved, as it's always good to improve on the performance of any product, no matter how satisfied you are with it."
  • "The performance of this product could still be improved, as it's always good to improve on the performance of any product, no matter how satisfied you are with it."

What is our primary use case?

We are using Ubuntu Linux for testing some VMs.

What needs improvement?

I'm satisfied with Ubuntu Linux, but it's always good to improve on the performance of any product, including this one.

For how long have I used the solution?

I've been using Ubuntu Linux for two years now.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Ubuntu Linux is a stable system.

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What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Ubuntu Linux is a scalable solution.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup for this solution took two days, and it is something that can be done by yourself.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

I'm not paying anything for the use of Ubuntu Linux.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

I've evaluated Red Hat and Windows 10. I'm still using Windows 10, e.g. I'm using it in parallel with Ubuntu Linux.

What other advice do I have?

I'm using the latest version of Ubuntu Linux. I'm satisfied with this operating system.

We have four to five users of this solution within our organization.

I have not contacted the technical support for Ubuntu Linux yet, because I currently don't have any technical issues.

I'm rating Ubuntu Linux seven out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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reviewer1289604 - PeerSpot reviewer
Infrastructure Security Architect at a comms service provider with 11-50 employees
Real User
Mar 8, 2022
Stable operating system with a straightforward setup and good patch management
Pros and Cons
  • "Linux-based operating system with good stability, good patching, and a straightforward setup."
  • "From a stability perspective, Ubuntu Linux is quite stable, which is the reason I'm using it at home for the lab, and when I deploy it, it's quite stable and I don't need to do anything else."
  • "Ease of use and ease of deployment could still be improved in this system."
  • "The system is already user-friendly, but what could be improved is its ease of deployment."

What is our primary use case?

I use Ubuntu Linux just for testing, e.g. as a workstation. I also use it for running some applications.

What is most valuable?

Ubuntu Linux is user-friendly. Patching and patch management for the system is also good.

What needs improvement?

The system is already user-friendly, but what could be improved is its ease of deployment. Its ease of use could also be improved.

For how long have I used the solution?

I've been using Ubuntu Linux for more than five years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

From a stability perspective, Ubuntu Linux is quite stable. This is the reason I'm using it at home, e.g. for the lab. When I deploy it, it's quite stable, and I don't need to do anything else.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup for Ubuntu Linux was straightforward.

What about the implementation team?

I implemented the system myself, and it took me less than an hour to deploy it.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The Ubuntu Linux version that I use is free. I just download it, install it on a VM, and that's it. It's because I don't require any support, so I don't need to pay.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

I evaluated RedHat and Debian.

What other advice do I have?

I have a personal experience with Ubuntu Linux in virtual machines.

The system can be deployed on-premises or on cloud, and this will depend on the testing required. We usually use the latest version of Ubuntu Linux.

I'm not using the system in a production environment, so its scalability is not something I care about.

I have not contacted technical support for Ubuntu Linux. I fix any issues myself, e.g. I go to their website and find the answers online.

I can certainly recommend Ubuntu Linux to other people who may want to start using it.

I'm rating Ubuntu Linux an eight out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Hybrid Cloud
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reviewer1294218 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Cloud Architect and Team Lead at a computer software company with 10,001+ employees
Real User
Mar 3, 2022
Scalable, open-source, and quick installation
Pros and Cons
  • "The solution is scalable, it is open-source, and can be developed. You are able to install it on many different systems."
  • "I am very satisfied with Ubuntu Linux and I would recommend it to others."
  • "Ubuntu Linux could improve by having more out-of-the-box functionality for common plug-and-play devices, such as printers. It's sometimes more difficult to plug-and-play printers with Ubuntu Linux. You need to work a bit and make some drivers work. They need to work a bit on plug-and-play devices."
  • "Ubuntu Linux could improve by having more out-of-the-box functionality for common plug-and-play devices, such as printers."

What is our primary use case?

Ubuntu Linux is an operating system and we use it for day-to-day operations.

What needs improvement?

Ubuntu Linux could improve by having more out-of-the-box functionality for common plug-and-play devices, such as printers. It's sometimes more difficult to plug-and-play printers with Ubuntu Linux. You need to work a bit and make some drivers work. They need to work a bit on plug-and-play devices.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Ubuntu Linux for approximately a few years.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The solution is scalable, it is open-source, and can be developed. You are able to install it on many different systems.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

I have used Debian and Microsoft Windows previously.

How was the initial setup?

The installation of the Ubuntu Linux tool is approximately 10 minutes.

What about the implementation team?

I did the implementation of the solution myself.

What other advice do I have?

I am very satisfied with Ubuntu Linux and I would recommend it to others.

I rate Ubuntu Linux a nine out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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LeandroCoelho - PeerSpot reviewer
Pre-sales Analyst at Algar Telecom
Real User
Feb 6, 2022
Dynamic solution with many applications and a user friendly interface
Pros and Cons
  • "What makes Ubuntu easy to use is the large set of applications and the interface. The graphical interface is user friendly."
  • "What makes Ubuntu easy to use is the large set of applications and the interface."
  • "When installing software, an online interface has to be used and commands written to run the installation. The solution could be improved if it was possible to click twice in an icon for the installation process to begin."
  • "When installing software, an online interface has to be used and commands written to run the installation."

What is most valuable?

What makes Ubuntu easy to use is the large set of applications and the interface. The graphical interface is user friendly.

What needs improvement?

When installing software, an online interface has to be used and commands written to run the installation. The solution could be improved if it was possible to click twice in an icon for the installation process to begin. 

In the next release, I would like to be able to use Microsoft Office within Linux. 

For how long have I used the solution?

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What other advice do I have?

I would rate this solution an eight out of ten. 

Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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reviewer1229244 - PeerSpot reviewer
Director, EPS at a healthcare company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Real User
Feb 3, 2022
Satisfactory performance, free, and easy to install
Pros and Cons
  • "Its performance is valuable. I am satisfied with it."
  • "Its performance is valuable, and I am satisfied with it."
  • "They can improve the interface and give it an appearance similar to the Windows 11 operating system."
  • "They can improve the interface and give it an appearance similar to the Windows 11 operating system."

What is our primary use case?

I am using it for my personal use. I am mainly using it for some experimental things. 

I am using its latest version.

What is most valuable?

Its performance is valuable. I am satisfied with it.

What needs improvement?

They can improve the interface and give it an appearance similar to the Windows 11 operating system.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using it for eight years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

It is stable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

It is scalable. We can scale it.

How are customer service and support?

I have never used their support.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

I have used Windows and Unix.

How was the initial setup?

Its initial setup is straightforward. If I remember correctly, it took around 10 to 15 minutes.

What about the implementation team?

I did it on my own.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

On a personal level, I'm using the free version.

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend it to others. I would rate it a 10 out of 10.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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Senior Engineer - Cloud and datacenter at a media company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Real User
Top 10
Jan 18, 2022
Helpful community for technical support
Pros and Cons
  • "It is a widely used and stable solution. Community members can offer support and technical guidance."
  • "Ubuntu is very widely used and you can easily get help and technical guidance from community members, and support for the hardware drivers is there."
  • "For a broken Ubuntu system, you must do a new installation. There is no existing repair option."
  • "One thing that could be improved is that there are no repair options for the existing Ubuntu installation."

What is most valuable?

There aren't exactly any particular features, but in general, it's the most compatible for us.

What needs improvement?

Up until now, I don't have any issues with Ubuntu, but one thing that could be improved is that there are no repair options for the existing Ubuntu installation. You can do a new installation, which is what I've seen, but you can't repair the broken existing installation, or recover from an OS that's broken down.

For how long have I used the solution?

I've been using it for that past six years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

It is very stable and there are supports for the newer drivers, or support from the community and from the Ubuntu on help documents.

How are customer service and support?

I have not used Ubuntu technical support directly. I've mostly used the community and documents available.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

I don't use the enterprise version. I use the open source version, so it doesn't have any licenses.

What other advice do I have?

I would rate this solution a nine out of ten.

My advice would be that Ubuntu is very widely used and you can easily get help and technical guidance from community members.  Support for the hardware drivers are there.

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reviewer1595568 - PeerSpot reviewer
Technical Content Writer at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
Real User
Jan 11, 2022
Safe and fast but needs a better user interface
Pros and Cons
  • "It's offered as open-source, and therefore does not cost anything to use."
  • "This solution is ideal for people who want to build safer applications or if their goal is to quickly do their development."
  • "Linux does not provide a user-friendly interface."
  • "For user interfaces, there are other operating systems such as Windows and Mac that are more user-friendly. Linux does not provide a user-friendly interface."

What is our primary use case?

We primarily use the solution for running some applications and for various apps or software. It provides integration with operating systems.

What is most valuable?

The solution is stable.

The scalability is good.

In terms of deployment, it's a pretty quick process. 

Ubuntu's safe and fast. People have migrated from Windows to Linux due to this.

It's offered as open-source, and therefore does not cost anything to use. 

There is a strong community around it that can help with troubleshooting.

What needs improvement?

I don't have many technical insights about the product. I can't speak to what features are missing. 

For user interfaces, there are other operating systems such as Windows and Mac that are more user-friendly. Linux does not provide a user-friendly interface.

For how long have I used the solution?

We've been using the solution for quite a while. It's been five years or so. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The stability is good overall. There are no bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze. It's reliable. The performance is good.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The solution does not need to be scaled. 

We have 30 to 35 users on the solution currently.

We might increase usage in the future. However, it's hard to say, as we have many Mac users as well. They would not migrate to Linux Ubuntu.

How are customer service and support?

We've never contacted technical support. It's open-source. There is a growing community around it. The tech support is only available through that community.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is pretty straightforward. It's not too difficult or complex. 

The deployment takes about 30 or 40 minutes. It's fairly quick. 

What about the implementation team?

I can handle the implementation myself. I don't need the help of integrators or consultants. 

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The solution is open-source. It's free to use. We don't have to pay for it.

What other advice do I have?

We're using the latest version of the solution.

I'd rate the solution at a seven out of ten.

This solution is ideal for people who want to build safer applications or if their goal is to quickly do their development. Those types of users should definitely try this system.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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reviewer1126923 - PeerSpot reviewer
Systems Architect at a tech services company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Reseller
Dec 14, 2021
You can do everything with a browse
Pros and Cons
  • "You can do everything you need to do with a browser."
  • "If people are scared of Linux machines they don't need to be, it is as simple as Windows."
  • "Could be even more light weight than it currently is."
  • "I would like to see an even more lightweight version because I believe it is possible."

What is our primary use case?

I have installed Ubuntu Desktop on my personal laptop. 

What is most valuable?

Nowadays, you can do everything with a browser, meaning you don't need a vulnerable, fancy solution like Windows for example.

What needs improvement?

I am aware that they package some versions that are lightweight and are not so process or memory-intensive however, I would like to see an even more lightweight version because I believe it is possible.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have using Ubuntu for about 15 years and intend to increase my usage.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Ubuntu is very stable, I have zero issues.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

I used Windows for a very long time, however my specialty has been on Unix systems.

How was the initial setup?

I did the initial setup on my own. It takes about two hours, unattended, as it takes time to update and download.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

I do not pay a licensing fee for this operating system.

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend Ubuntu Linux. If people are scared of Linux machines they don't need to be, it is as simple as Windows. Don't be scared of the fact that it says Linux on the box, it's a desktop in itself.

I would rate Ubuntu Linux an 8 out of 10.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud
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