We are using Ubuntu Linux as a file management solution.
MIS Specialist at a agriculture with 201-500 employees
Beneficial online documentation, scalable, and free to use
Pros and Cons
- "The solution is scalable."
- "The solution could improve by being more secure."
What is our primary use case?
What needs improvement?
The solution could improve by being more secure.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Ubuntu Linux for approximately five years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Ubuntu Linux could be more stable.
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What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution is scalable.
We plan to increase the usage of Ubuntu Linux.
How are customer service and support?
Our engineers have received all the commands for the command prompt they needed by using the online support you can find by using Google.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We have used Microsoft Windows solutions.
How was the initial setup?
The installation took us approximately two hours.
What about the implementation team?
We have a team of approximately five engineers that do the implementation and maintenance of the solution.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We are not using the licensed version of the solution, we are using the free version.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Ubuntu Linux an eight out of ten.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.

System Architect at CGI
LPS distribution is a great feature as is the reliability and user friendly stability
Pros and Cons
- "There is value in the long-time supported distribution LPS."
- "The encryption of the partition regarding software systems could be improved."
What is our primary use case?
I use this product on my desktop, it's a basic system for developing applications. Our company is based in the Czech Republic. I'm a systems architect and customer of Ubuntu.
What is most valuable?
There is value in the long-time supported LPS distribution and there is an updated version that has recently become available.
What needs improvement?
I'd like to see some improvement with the installer in terms of the encryption of the partition regarding software systems. I also had an issue with the swap file when I implemented and that took some time to deploy.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using this solution for 10 years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is stable.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is straightforward and doesn't take much time. I had one issue with the encryption of the application and that took additional time. We have around eight users in the company and we carried out the integration ourselves.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I'm using the non-supported version which is free.
What other advice do I have?
I highly recommend this product and rate it 10 out of 10.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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IT Security Specialist & Data Protection Officer at a retailer with 501-1,000 employees
It's free and stable but not very secure
Pros and Cons
- "Ubuntu is free and stable."
- "I think Ubuntu is not that secure."
What is our primary use case?
I use Ubuntu for running personal applications.
What is most valuable?
Ubuntu is free and stable.
What needs improvement?
I think Ubuntu is not that secure.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using Ubuntu for 10 years or more.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Ubuntu isn't as stable as some solutions.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I've used Windows and macOS before, but I have not switched. I'm trying out Ubuntu right now.
How was the initial setup?
Setting up Ubuntu was relatively easy. It takes about 15 minutes, and I can do it myself.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Machine Learning Engineer at ALSO Finland Oy
A stable option for machine learning
Pros and Cons
- "Ubuntu is good for machine learning. It's also a good option for any type of application, like multimedia and movies."
- "Ubuntu could add some additional hardware support."
What is our primary use case?
Machine learning -- create models with Anaconda
What is most valuable?
Ubuntu is good for machine learning. It's also a good option for any type of application development. Ubuntu has improved a lot over the years in terms of ease of use as well.
What needs improvement?
Ubuntu could add some additional hardware support.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using Ubuntu for about six years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Ubuntu's performance and stability have always been good.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I was using macOS previously but I switched to Ubuntu because it's more flexible with hardware (GPU support). You can run Ubuntu on everything
What other advice do I have?
I would rate Ubuntu nine out of 10. If you are thinking of implementing it, I recommend long-term support LTS versions
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
NOC Manager at a comms service provider with 51-200 employees
Provides straightforward installation and ease of use
Pros and Cons
- "As we have repositories in my country, the ease of use and the open source nature of the solution are valuable features."
- "The documentation is very poor."
What is most valuable?
As we have repositories in my country, the ease of use and the open source nature of the solution are valuable features. I can now install Active Directory on it.
What needs improvement?
The documentation is very poor. It is written like a textbook.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Ubuntu Linux since 2010.
How are customer service and technical support?
I have never had occasion to contact technical support.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
Prior to using Ubuntu Linux we made use of Windows Server.
How was the initial setup?
The installation is straightforward.
The solution is a deployed server, so it is not really a desktop machine. Deployment took 20 minutes.
What about the implementation team?
The deployment can be done on one's own.
Deployment and maintenance only involve two people to provide administrative support.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The solution is open source, so there is no licensing fee.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend the solution to others.
I rate Ubuntu Linux as a ten out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Managing Partner at Veribir Ltd
Highly stable, scalable, and user-friendly
Pros and Cons
- "The solution is user-friendly."
- "The solution could improve by having the user interface use fewer resources."
What is our primary use case?
We are using Ubuntu Linux to run applications.
What is most valuable?
The solution is user-friendly.
What needs improvement?
The solution could improve by having the user interface use fewer resources.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Ubuntu Linux for approximately 10 years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Ubuntu Linux is a highly stable solution. We have not had any problems at all.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution is scalable.
We have only a small number of people using this solution.
How was the initial setup?
The installation is easy, it only takes approximately one hour and we never have any problems.
What about the implementation team?
We have done the implementation ourselves.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Ubuntu Linux is free.
What other advice do I have?
If the organization does not have any Windows-dependent applications, I would recommend this solution.
I rate Ubuntu Linux a nine out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
DevOps Engineer at Integrity
A stable and free solution which is easy to install and to use
Pros and Cons
- "Of value is that the solution is stable, easy to use, has features that are easy to connect to other Linux systems and can be managed and administered."
- "The solution should have more personal use applications for this platform."
What is our primary use case?
I utilize the solution for running my personal applications.
What is most valuable?
Of value is that the solution is stable, easy to use, has features that are easy to connect to other Linux systems and can be managed and administered.
What needs improvement?
The solution should have more personal use applications for this platform.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Ubuntu Linux for a couple of years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is stable.
How are customer service and technical support?
I do not have experience with technical support.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
Prior to going with the solution, I made use of Red Hat and Enterprise for business purposes.
How was the initial setup?
The solution is easy to install.
This took an hour.
What about the implementation team?
Installation can definitely be done on one's own.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The solution does not come with a licensing fee.
What other advice do I have?
I am totally satisfied with the product.
I use it only for personal purposes and not in my organization.
I would definitely recommend the solution to others.
I rate Ubuntu Linux as a nine out of ten.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Works at a real estate/law firm with 10,001+ employees
Stable, easy to install, developer-oriented with an available open-source edition
Pros and Cons
- "Ubuntu Linux is developer-oriented."
- "Similar to Windows 10, I would like the ability to manage it on Azure or integrate it with Azure."
What is our primary use case?
The use case for Ubuntu is not the information system production environment for the operating system. It is used to run applications.
We are not utilizing Ubuntu in critical applications.
What is most valuable?
Ubuntu Linux is developer-oriented.
What needs improvement?
Similar to Windows 10, I would like the ability to manage it on Azure or integrate it with Azure.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been using Ubuntu Linux for 10 years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Ubuntu Linux is a stable solution.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It's a scalable product, but not the best. We have 2,000 systems.
How are customer service and technical support?
We have not contacted technical support.
How was the initial setup?
With an expert, the installation was easy. We had no issues with the installation.
What about the implementation team?
We completed the installation ourselves.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Ubuntu Linux is free, but you can pay for a supported version that is better.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend Ubuntu for development and to run applications that are non-information system critical.
I would rate Ubuntu Linux a ten out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Hybrid Cloud
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.

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