There are no specific uses beyond it being an operating system.
Project Manager at a comms service provider with 201-500 employees
Flexible, stable, and easy to install
Pros and Cons
- "I like the flexibility."
- "The config file can be changed in many ways, but with other solutions, there is only one way to configure the system."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
I like the flexibility.
I work on the command line.
What needs improvement?
If you update certain models, it's not as easy at times.
My main issue with Ubuntu Linux is that there are too many ways to administrate Linux.
The config file can be changed in many ways, but with other solutions, there is only one way to configure the system.
In Linux, there are too many ways to configure it. My colleague configures in one way and I configure in another way, which makes it confusing.
They should unify the way to configure the Linux systems.
You can change the ATC conflict file. You can change some distributions in another way.
You have to look on many sites if you like to know why and why the configuration is set for in that way.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Ubuntu Linux for two years.
We have used version 16 for a long time, version 18, and version 20 for quite some time.
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What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I have no issues with the stability of this solution.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Ubuntu Linux is scalable.
We have approximately 100 users in our organization.
Ubuntu Linux is the popular choice in our company. It is approved to continue usage.
How are customer service and support?
I have never used technical support.
I only use research on the internet.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I am also using IX, HP Unix, Ubuntu, and some Linux.
How was the initial setup?
It is very easy to install.
What about the implementation team?
I completed the installation myself. I did not use an integrator or consultant.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I am a project manager. I am not a system administrator, I don't know about the cost.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend this solution to others who are interested in using it.
I would rate Ubuntu Linux an eight 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.

Computer engineering student at a educational organization with 501-1,000 employees
Different than other operating systems, scalable, and free
Pros and Cons
- "I found using this solution pleasurable to learn since it is something different than Windows."
- "There is a large open-sourced community that is helpful. I had a lot of problems when starting out and there was plenty of assistance throughout the community. Since everyone is helping for free the support could be better."
What is our primary use case?
I have been using this solution for personal use and when I was in college to do some assignments. I typically install it on virtual machines.
What is most valuable?
I found using this solution pleasurable to learn since it is something different than Windows.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using this solution for approximately two years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is stable.
How are customer service and technical support?
There is a large open-sourced community that is helpful. I had a lot of problems when starting out and there was plenty of assistance throughout the community. Since everyone is helping for free the support could be better. However, this is typical when you are dealing with open-sourced solutions.
How was the initial setup?
The installation was very easy and it took approximately 30 minutes.
What about the implementation team?
I did the implementation myself. I installed Ubunto Linux on virtual machines which not everyone knows how to do it. You need to have prior technical knowledge.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
One of the main reason users use this solution is because it is free.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend this solution to others.
I rate Ubuntu Linux an eight 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.
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Systems Engineer at a educational organization with 11-50 employees
Flexible, secure, easy to install, and there is good community support
Pros and Cons
- "There are several manuals online that are free and available to help you."
- "The repository needs to be kept up to date all of the time."
What is our primary use case?
Ubuntu is mainly required for work services, your domain name services, and internet public-facing services.
What is most valuable?
It is flexible. It's the best of both worlds.
It's secure.
There is a lot of content available online that can help you, if you have an issue. There is good community support to help you with any issues you may encounter.
There are several manuals online that are free and available to help you.
What needs improvement?
The repository needs improvement.
The repository needs to be kept up to date all of the time.
For how long have I used the solution?
With my previous employment, I have used Ubuntu Linux for approximately five years.
It is not currently being used but has been used within the last year.
We were not using the latest version. It was between version 16.4 and 18.4.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It's a stable solution.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I use a mix of different solutions, two of which are Ubuntu Linux and CentOS.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is straightforward and it is only ten minutes maximum to deploy.
We have one engineer to maintain this solution. It is not complex. It's something you install, configure, and walk away from.
What about the implementation team?
We did not use a consultant, we completed the installation ourselves.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We don't pay any fees.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend this solution, and it works quite well.
I would rate Ubuntu Linux a nine 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.
Manager at a tech vendor with 5,001-10,000 employees
Lacking stability, unfavorable, but installation straightforward
Pros and Cons
- "The tools we are using for this project are compatible with this solution."
- "We use and have previously used Windows 10 which is a lot better."
What is our primary use case?
We are using this solution for one of our projects where it requires an open-source toolchain for web application development.
What is most valuable?
The tools we are using for this project are compatible with this solution.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using this solution for a couple of months.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution could be more stable.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We use and have previously used Windows 10 which is a lot better.
How was the initial setup?
The installation does not take too much time to complete. It took approximately three hours.
What about the implementation team?
We used help from an expert engineer to do the implementation.
What other advice do I have?
We do not like this solution and we are only using it because the project we are working on demands it.
I rate Ubuntu Linux a five out of ten.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Senior Director IP led Services (PES) at a computer software company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Command line focused, stable, and easy to install
Pros and Cons
- "The main feature of the solution is it has a command-line editor."
- "I find the solution could be easier to use, more flexible, user-friendly, and have a better UI."
What is our primary use case?
We use the solution in the company where I work as an operating system. Whenever you are doing some serious development, you deploy this solution on a Unix platform.
What is most valuable?
The main feature of the solution is it has a command-line editor.
What needs improvement?
I find the solution could be easier to use, more flexible, user-friendly, and have a better UI.
In the future, I would like to see easier deployment.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the solution for a couple of years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is stable.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have previously used Microsoft Windows and still do. I use this solution for personal use and when my work requires it.
How was the initial setup?
The installation is easy and only takes approximately 15 minutes, but the process could improve.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I am using the free version of the solution.
What other advice do I have?
I am going to continue using the solution and would recommend it to others.
I rate Ubuntu Linux a nine out of ten.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Partner at Yushu
Flexible, with no limit platform, and support is available on the internet
Pros and Cons
- "It is more powerful because you have more control over it."
- "The stability definitely can be improved. When we are implementing patches and new releases, it tends to fail."
What is our primary use case?
I provide products for my customers. There are no limits to this solution.
Customers can use it for almost all applications and they can use it for their own systems.
What is most valuable?
Once you are used to it, it is quite flexible. It is more powerful because you have more control over it.
What needs improvement?
It's not as easy to use as Windows by Microsoft. It could be easier to use.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been providing this solution to my customers for a few years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It is stable to an extent. Microsoft and Apple are more stable.
The stability definitely can be improved. When we are implementing patches and new releases, it tends to fail.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We have one customer using Ubuntu.
We will continue to provide this solution for our customers.
How are customer service and technical support?
There is a lot of support available on the internet. Getting solutions is not difficult.
People tend to use Google to try to solve the problem they may be having.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup can be complex. The installation could be simplified.
It can take a couple of hours to implement.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend this solution to others who are interested in using it.
I would rate this solution an eight out of ten.
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CEO at SoniqSoft JRMM sp. z o.o. s.k.
Stable, modern, and open source, but should be easier and lighter
Pros and Cons
- "It is stable and modern."
- "It should be easier and lighter. I am more experienced in working with CentOS, and I find CentOS much easier to use than Ubuntu. Ubuntu is more complicated than CentOS. Ubuntu is also heavier for hardware than centOS."
What is our primary use case?
It is used for everything. We use it for our mail server and cloud solution server. You can also use it as an Active Directory (AD) Server instead of a Windows Server.
What is most valuable?
It is stable and modern.
What needs improvement?
It should be easier and lighter. I am more experienced in working with CentOS, and I find CentOS much easier to use than Ubuntu. Ubuntu is more complicated than CentOS. Ubuntu is also heavier for hardware than centOS.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using this solution for several 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. Its usage is being increased all the time.
How are customer service and technical support?
I have never used their support. I am technical support.
How was the initial setup?
I only use the server version.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
It is open source.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend this solution. I would rate Ubuntu Linux a seven out of ten.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
IT Infra Head at a consumer goods company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Secure, stable, easy to install and quick to deploy
Pros and Cons
- "It keeps you secure from virus and malware attacks."
- "The interface could be more user-friendly."
What is our primary use case?
We use this solution to install multiple applications in our environment.
What is most valuable?
It keeps you secure from virus and malware attacks.
What needs improvement?
The interface could be more user-friendly.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Ubuntu Linux for 10 to 12 years.
We are using the latest version.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It's a stable solution.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It's a scalable solution. We have 10 users in our organization.
We plan to continue using it in the future.
How are customer service and technical support?
We have not had to contact Linux Support.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
Previously, I worked with AIX.
AIX is very old today.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is straightforward. It's easy, very simple.
It takes an hour to deploy.
What about the implementation team?
I completed the implementation myself.
We have a team of five people to deploy and maintain this solution.
What other advice do I have?
This is a solution that I can recommend to other users who are interested in using it.
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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