Ubuntu Pro FIPS 18.04 LTS
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Nice Linux distro for a server
What do you like best about the product?
I use Ubuntu because I have a lot of experience with it. I find that it does things the way I do things and that is a friendly way for me.
What do you dislike about the product?
I found that some Linux web items don not like to mention how to perform things on an Ubuntu server. My Ubuntu does not support the Windowing system. It is a server and there is no need for the graphics in a server environment. The problem is, I cannot always use directions on how to use a system in the graphics mode.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I need to host a web server on Amazon and have found Ubuntu as a good inexpensive way of doing this. I have also been able to automate a lot of tasks using Ubuntu.
Recommendations to others considering the product:
If you need a Linux operating system Ubuntu is a good choice and there are many users who can help you out. I had the system up in a matter of hours but it took others a long to to get the Drupal application developed.
Most compatible, best supported, easiest to use Linux distribution available.
What do you like best about the product?
Ubuntu just plain works. It is compatible with most hardware. Installations go smoothly. Frequent security updates. Almost any Linux application will run on Ubuntu. It also runs very well as VM under Hypaer-V.
What do you dislike about the product?
Up till the latest release, I wasn't a fan of the UI, but since Ubuntu has switched to Gnome for the UI it is much better.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Any time I need a machine to run some particular task, it's no problem to spin up a Linux box (or VM) using Ubuntu. We currently use it for Network Monitoring, FTP, and web servers.
Recommendations to others considering the product:
Using Ubuntu does require knowledge of Linux. Install it on an old PC (the Lubuntu release is great for older hardware) to get familiar with Linux first. You can also install Ubuntu on Windows 10 and run Ubuntu in a window.
Ubuntu
What do you like best about the product?
LTS version stability is quite good. Quite a lot of packages available and apt is quite good. It is free software, safe, open source and highly customizable.
What do you dislike about the product?
Unity is too demanding. I usually use XFCE to replace it. Has some problems with hardware compatibility.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I use Ubuntu for everyday development activities. We also use Docker images based on ubuntu.
Great OS if you are starting to get into Linux
What do you like best about the product?
The interface is very easy to use and navigate. It feels like a very polished operating system with a lot of applications that you would find on Windows or Mac.It is very easy to find packages and apps through the software center.
What do you dislike about the product?
While a lot of hardware is supported by Ubuntu, there is some that is difficult to get working with the OS. It is often times hard to find drivers that support USB devices and other peripherals (specifically graphics drivers and wireless adapters).
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Ubuntu is an easy way to get into Linux. Some of our apps require a Linux build so this is what I would recommend to a beginner.
Its a powerfull and makes better feel work
What do you like best about the product?
I like very much on Ubuntu is No cost of OS , Built in Firewall, Security and software updates they way you want and no cost office suite and also easy multi boot options.
What do you dislike about the product?
There are some old bugs which haven't been fixed yet and Ubuntu has relatively support from hardware vendors and you have to be careful and research which hardware you buy beforehand.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Suppose your system still fails to start, it is likely that your bootloader is broken. When you use a bootloader such as GRUB, a tiny file is copied into the very first part of your hard disk. If this file is broken or corrupted, your system often won't boot. Don't worry, though, you can fix this! Restart your computer and choose the newest rescure mode option and also there few thinges needs carefull when you are using.
Ubuntu is a solid free OS which suits most of the people
What do you like best about the product?
This is free, most of the apps that everybody uses daily are available for free too. The user interface and design are beautiful and easy start with. The font rendering is good. What I like is that a very advanced user (like a developper) or a grandma can use this same system. It can be setup very simply, with a few daily used softwares (for my grandma, skype, chrome, openoffice) or with a very complete setup (for me with docker, phpstorm, vagrant, etc...). I am using this system for 5 years and I never experienced any virus or malware issues, a bit the same as on a Mac, but for free. It can be customised as much as you want, I personally use the Unity Tweak Tool to load some Flat Design icons and to be able to customise my fonts colors, the sizes and this works very well. Coming from Windows, I can say that this OS is way more suited to developpers, the console is the default way of installing, updating and removing softwares. The file system is more staright forward. I noticed that there are are only a few issues of portability between Mac and Ubuntu.
What do you dislike about the product?
Some very specific softwares are not available on Ubuntu, things like audio softwares.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Ubuntu provides a perfect solution for web developpers. Provides a professional environment to work.
Recommendations to others considering the product:
If you don't use specific softwares (unavailable on Ubuntu) then don't hesitate, the system is powerful, stable and easy to use.
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What do you like best about the product?
It's best I've ever used. use it as first Operating System in my laptop
What do you dislike about the product?
nothing. It's best.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Use it for for my personal projects as it's light weight
Recommendations to others considering the product:
Nothing
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What do you like best about the product?
Super Fast, No virus threats, Easy to install everything
What do you dislike about the product?
More battery consumption as compared to windows
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Use it as a daily operating system on my laptop.
Recommendations to others considering the product:
Nothing.
Easiest and most supported flavor
What do you like best about the product?
Ubuntu is supported with various images on Vagrant and AWS, which makes local/prod development easy.
What do you dislike about the product?
It's Linux, so the common annoyances are all there.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
All my production sites run on Ubuntu. Open source is the way to go.
Recommendations to others considering the product:
You'll find it supported everywhere. Most packages are available via apt-get and install easily.
Fast and Eficient
What do you like best about the product?
SO fast and smooth , you can connect to the internet with no issues and there are no installations , everything is preinstalled where its fast and efficient.
What do you dislike about the product?
Dislike that not a lot of software can be used on the software, it is limited to a couple of applications
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Database management is so much easier to use in linux, using ubuntu gives it that extra push!
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