Ubuntu Pro FIPS 18.04 LTS
Canonical Group Limited | Ubuntu 16.04 LTS 20250117Linux/Unix, Ubuntu 16.04 - Xenial - 64-bit Amazon Machine Image (AMI)
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My favorite development OS of all time.
What do you like best about the product?
It is the perfect environment for any developer. You have control of everything you need in your environment, in addition to its lightweight.
What do you dislike about the product?
Maybe the lack of support from different softwares such as Adobe Photoshop.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
OS, Web, and mobile application development.
Recommendations to others considering the product:
You should go for it, but spend some time learning it and different terminal commands and bash scripting.
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Good basic Linux server
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
Freedom comes with a (very slight) cost
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ubuntu is a lighter alternative to Windows that helps me focus on productive activities.
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.
Excellent operating system for your daily needs
What do you like best about the product?
Ubuntu being an open source operating system based on Linux is an outstanding piece of software. It gives me the tools I need to do basically anything. I have Chrome for web browsing, Blender for 3D modelling ,LibreOffice for office tasks, GIMP for art work and photo editing, and a whole lot more!
Things look different as compared from other operating systems but the common functionalities are present. In all honesty, it is a breeze to use Ubuntu and it will help you become more productive in the long run.
Things look different as compared from other operating systems but the common functionalities are present. In all honesty, it is a breeze to use Ubuntu and it will help you become more productive in the long run.
What do you dislike about the product?
Design-wise, Ubuntu does look amateurish. It looks totally odd with some default icons looking a bit aged. The design aspect does not go in flow with the latest design trend. The bubble like application launchers in the Launcher looks odd compared to Windows.
The color scheme of Ubuntu can make it look weird at times. Overtime, the look of Ubuntu can make it look boring but the customization of Ubuntu makes up for this.
Sometimes, Ubuntu has a slower booting time and sometimes lags depending on the system it is running on.
The color scheme of Ubuntu can make it look weird at times. Overtime, the look of Ubuntu can make it look boring but the customization of Ubuntu makes up for this.
Sometimes, Ubuntu has a slower booting time and sometimes lags depending on the system it is running on.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Ubuntu gives us flexibility, speed, and raw power we cannot find in Windows. Ubuntu speeds up the development process as well by providing us developer tools out-of-the-box. Ubuntu with its kernel supporting a lot of devices makes its deployment to other computers an easier chore.
Recommendations to others considering the product:
If you are considering to use Ubuntu, do take note that some quirks you are used to Windows will not be present. This might alienate you at first but you will get used to it overtime. Also, an i3 with 2GB RAM is enough to run Ubuntu.
The Best Linux Distro for the standard user and more
What do you like best about the product?
I think that ubuntu is the best choice for the user that is passing from windows to linux system. It have a lot of preinstalled application that permit to perform all the basic task. The system can be installed on all comemrcial standard laptor and personal computer. I really appreciate it
What do you dislike about the product?
I think the new version have too much software preinstalled and the more advanced user should define which software to install
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Is a good replace of standard windows client operating system like windows 7 or windows 8
Recommendations to others considering the product:
If you need to change the windows operating system but don't want the complexity of linux system: ubuntu is the best choice
awesome
What do you like best about the product?
ease of installation and usage. Support can be found easily. Terminal and Linux like OS.
What do you dislike about the product?
lack of many popular programs that can be found on other Operating systems.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Doing Research and writing programmers
Nice and smooth
What do you like best about the product?
Easy to use, user friendly and well finished Ubuntu is a good start for new and old users of Linux.
With an amazing comunity support, it's one of the best operating system of the market !
The many flavors and graphical env available to the users let you transforme your Ubuntu so it feels like home.
With an amazing comunity support, it's one of the best operating system of the market !
The many flavors and graphical env available to the users let you transforme your Ubuntu so it feels like home.
What do you dislike about the product?
The side panel, and the amazon ads (can be easly removed) which are delivery by default.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
It's a free and open source operating system, fine for dev and user with no particulars needs.
Recommendations to others considering the product:
Try it ! It's free. I could be a good start for people afraid of linux and for mainstream users.
In no time the new users will be productive with Ubuntu if they don't use windows only softwares.
In no time the new users will be productive with Ubuntu if they don't use windows only softwares.
Ubuntu MATE
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.
Open-source user friendly operating system
What do you like best about the product?
Customization options, access to large number of repositories
What do you dislike about the product?
I dislike the unity browser, but it's not the worst UI I've encountered.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I run this operating system on my primary computer with which I provide tutoring through my company Moving Forward Tutoring.
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