I have installed Ubuntu Desktop on my personal laptop.
Systems Architect at a tech services company with 1,001-5,000 employees
You can do everything with a browse
Pros and Cons
- "You can do everything you need to do with a browser."
- "Could be even more light weight than it currently is."
What is our primary use case?
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.
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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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Information Technology Infrastructure Manager at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
High performance, easy to install, and reliable
Pros and Cons
- "The solution has high fantastic performance."
- "Ubuntu Linux could improve by having better documentation because sometimes their documentation is not very good."
What is our primary use case?
We use Ubuntu Linux as an operating system for daily use. We use it for many purposes, for example, supporting, developing, configuring, and scripting.
What is most valuable?
The solution has high fantastic performance.
What needs improvement?
Ubuntu Linux could improve by having better documentation because sometimes their documentation is not very good.
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 stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We have 200 people using this solution in my organization.
How was the initial setup?
Ubuntu Linux is easy to install. We already configured it to auto-install for other Linux servers. The process takes not more than 15 minutes.
What about the implementation team?
For the implementation and maintenance of the solution, we have approximately six people.
What was our ROI?
We are saving money from not having to pay for an operating system that costs our company money because Ubuntu Linux is free to use.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We are using the free and open-sourced version of the solution.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend this solution to others because it is free and you can save licensing costs.
I rate Ubuntu Linux a ten out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
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Founder at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
A stable, scalable and secure open source solution
Pros and Cons
- "The solution provides good security."
- "The solution could be more user-friendly, as I use Mac on a day to day basis."
What is our primary use case?
We use the solution to run our business applications.
What is most valuable?
The solution works well. It represents the standard product in our field.
What needs improvement?
The solution could be more user-friendly, as I use Mac on a day to day basis.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Ubuntu Linux for five years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is definitely stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution is definitely scalable.
How are customer service and technical support?
In our experience with customer service we have definitely been satisfied.
How was the initial setup?
The installation did not propose an issue for me as I was not involved in this process.
What about the implementation team?
We have a company which helped us with the installation.
All the people involved are technical.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The solution is open source and its use is included in the monthly fees we pay.
What other advice do I have?
The solution provides good security.
It is both on-premises and cloud-based.
The solution really fulfills our purposes for the moment, so there is not much to note by way of improvement.
I rate Ubuntu Linux as a ten out of ten.
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Executive Director at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Open-source, easy to use, and stable
Pros and Cons
- "It is open-source, secure, and easy to use."
- "It can have more security."
What is our primary use case?
It is useful for web servers, email servers, and file servers. I am using its latest version.
What is most valuable?
It is open-source, secure, and easy to use.
What needs improvement?
It can have more security.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using this solution for 20 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 currently have around ten users. We don't have any plans to increase its usage.
How are customer service and technical support?
I am satisfied with their technical support.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have used FreeBSD.
How was the initial setup?
Its initial setup is straightforward. It took about 20 minutes.
What about the implementation team?
I did it myself. We have a team of six engineers for deployment and maintenance.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
It is open-source. We don't have to pay for its license.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate Ubuntu Linux a ten out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Private Cloud
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Cloud Specialist at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Our main Linux platform of choice
Pros and Cons
- "More people should use this solution."
What is our primary use case?
We mainly use this solution for application-related uses. We use it as our main Linux platform of choice.
What is most valuable?
One of the best features is that it is constantly updated.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Ubuntu Linux for more than 15 years.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Ubuntu Linux is both stable and scalable.
How are customer service and technical support?
I have never contacted their support team.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We actually use both Ubuntu Linux and CentOS, but CentOS is being decommissioned so our choice is Ubuntu.
How was the initial setup?
Ubuntu Linux was very easy to deploy. You can install Ubuntu in many different ways and all of them are pretty straightforward. I also have a lot of experience with Ubuntu, so for me, the initial installation is very easy.
A team of four people is required for maintenance and deployment.
What other advice do I have?
Overall, on a scale from one to ten, I would give Ubuntu Linux a rating of ten. More people should use this solution.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
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Cybersecurity Consultant at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
A stable solution for collecting third-party logs with a firewall
What is our primary use case?
We configured it as a third-party log collector, receiving Postfix gateway logs. Additionally, we removed the on-site and electric agents. I use it for a unified firewall solution and have installed an identification package and other similar tools.
What needs improvement?
The solution's stability could be improved.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Ubuntu Linux for three months.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The product is stable.
I rate the solution’s stability an eight out of ten.
How are customer service and support?
We never had issues with support.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have used Kali Linux before.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is easy and takes an hour to complete. To deploy, download the ISO file and put it in a firmware and configuration server.
What about the implementation team?
I deploy the solution by myself.
What other advice do I have?
Overall, I rate the solution a nine out of ten.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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