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Ubuntu Pro FIPS 18.04 LTS

Canonical Group Limited | Ubuntu 16.04 LTS 20250709

Linux/Unix, Ubuntu 16.04 - Xenial - 64-bit Amazon Machine Image (AMI)

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    Information Technology and Services

Good basic Linux server

  • August 02, 2016
  • Review provided by G2

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


    Sam S.

Freedom comes with a (very slight) cost

  • July 12, 2016
  • Review provided by G2

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.
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.
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.
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.


    Kyle T.

Ubuntu is a lighter alternative to Windows that helps me focus on productive activities.

  • July 04, 2016
  • Review provided by G2

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.


    Higher Education

Ubuntu MATE

  • June 01, 2016
  • Review provided by G2

What do you like best about the product?
I've been using the Ubuntu MATE flavor for the last weeks instead of the regular ubuntu with the unity interface. The MATE interface is very easy and light, and far more customizable than the Unity, which makes it's use more fun.
What do you dislike about the product?
There are not many things to dislike in this Ubuntu flavor. I think that the only thing that I miss are the hot corners that I used to use on the regular Ubuntu or in the Linux Mint.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I've been using to run some thermodynamics models with the Netbeans IDE. So far it is pretty good.


    abdullah a.

my technical review for ubuntu

  • April 19, 2016
  • Review provided by G2

What do you like best about the product?
ubuntu is my first experience with linux so far,I liked the user experience when using the GUI, it was outstanding and I didn't expected it to be this easy and smooth, another thing here for me coming from windows is that I'm not forced to use any antivirus to work safe on my computer.
What do you dislike about the product?
till now ubuntu is still not satisfying me with gaming, all linux I think, however there is interesing games that are playable on ubuntu, but I'm still missing the awesome games on windows.

another issue that I think ubuntu still missing is the app store, I can tell that ubuntu will be more powerful with more bigger app store that offer easy way to download the apps instead of using the terminal and synaptic which is still scary for me.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
In my work field (telecommunication) ubuntu is the most common used between my colleges around the world as it support lot of advanced application that serve in the field.

ubuntu is also free and this is the most hidden useful feature I can discuss, no need to take care of licensed usage of operating systems
Recommendations to others considering the product:
ubuntu is the right OS if you are looking for a system that serve your specific advanced work need, you may miss the games, but you will be more productive


    E-Learning

Excellent work with Ubuntu for more than four years, and do not think to change

  • March 23, 2016
  • Review provided by G2

What do you like best about the product?
Simplicity, Unity graphical interface is very elegant and with a great usability, is a fast, secure and simple to use.
What do you dislike about the product?
Bugs that usually occurs because the video card driver, sometimes a place crashes and you must restart the system, but nothing that would disqualify the system or something. continue still the best option, especially for those coming from Windows.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Working with web development, and I think the super optimized for development system, easy installation of the tools I need.