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Ognian Dantchev - PeerSpot reviewer
Machine Learning Engineer at ALSO Finland Oy
Real User
Top 10
A stable option for machine learning
Pros and Cons
  • "Ubuntu is good for machine learning. It's also a good option for any type of application, like multimedia and movies."
  • "Ubuntu could add some additional hardware support."

What is our primary use case?

Machine learning -- create models with Anaconda

What is most valuable?

Ubuntu is good for machine learning. It's also a good option for any type of application development. Ubuntu has improved a lot over the years in terms of ease of use as well.

What needs improvement?

Ubuntu could add some additional hardware support.

For how long have I used the solution?

I've been using Ubuntu for about six years.

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What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Ubuntu's performance and stability have always been good.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

I was using macOS previously but I switched to Ubuntu because it's more flexible with hardware (GPU support).  You can run Ubuntu on everything

What other advice do I have?

I would rate Ubuntu nine out of 10. If you are thinking of implementing it, I recommend long-term support LTS versions

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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VamsiKrishna2 - PeerSpot reviewer
Software Trainee at Eidiko
Real User
Refreshes automatically and works well
Pros and Cons
  • "Windows needs a refresh option to refresh its screen, but Ubuntu doesn't need that. It refreshes automatically and works well."
  • "It could be better for working with software at a high resolution."

What is our primary use case?

We have 250 to 300 users in our organization working with Ubuntu, including about 50 engineers.

What is most valuable?

Ubuntu is quite flexible. It is a direct software, where we can work directly on its OS. It works to its maximum capacity. Windows needs a refresh option to refresh its screen, but Ubuntu doesn't need that. It refreshes automatically and works well.

What needs improvement?

But it could be better for working with software at a high resolution. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I've been using Ubuntu for about a year.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Ubuntu is stable. 

What other advice do I have?

I would rate Ubuntu an eight out of 10. It could be easier to learn and have better documentation. With Windows, it is quite easy to learn from a particular guide or manual. 

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reviewer1655238 - PeerSpot reviewer
NOC Manager at a comms service provider with 51-200 employees
Real User
Provides straightforward installation and ease of use
Pros and Cons
  • "As we have repositories in my country, the ease of use and the open source nature of the solution are valuable features."
  • "The documentation is very poor."

What is most valuable?

As we have repositories in my country, the ease of use and the open source nature of the solution are valuable features. I can now install Active Directory on it.

What needs improvement?

The documentation is very poor. It is written like a textbook.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Ubuntu Linux since 2010.

How are customer service and technical support?

I have never had occasion to contact technical support. 

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

Prior to using Ubuntu Linux we made use of Windows Server. 

How was the initial setup?

The installation is straightforward.

The solution is a deployed server, so it is not really a desktop machine. Deployment took 20 minutes. 

What about the implementation team?

The deployment can be done on one's own. 

Deployment and maintenance only involve two people to provide administrative support. 

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The solution is open source, so there is no licensing fee.

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend the solution to others. 

I rate Ubuntu Linux as a ten out of ten. 

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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Senior System Administrator at Debre Markos University
Real User
Highly secure, scalable, and straightforward to install
Pros and Cons
  • "The solution is more secure than competitors such as Microsoft Windows."
  • "The solution could improve by being more user-friendly."

What is our primary use case?

We are using Ubuntu Linux for many purposes, such as running applications for our server.

What is most valuable?

The solution is more secure than competitors such as Microsoft Windows.

What needs improvement?

The solution could improve by being more user-friendly.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Ubuntu Linux for approximately three years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I have found Ubuntu Linux to be stable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The solution is scalable.

We have six people using this solution in my organization.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

We have used Microsoft Windows Server and Windows 10.

How was the initial setup?

The installation is easy, it takes approximately 30 minutes.

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend this solution to others.

I rate Ubuntu Linux a ten out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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Managing Partner at Veribir Ltd
Real User
Highly stable, scalable, and user-friendly
Pros and Cons
  • "The solution is user-friendly."
  • "The solution could improve by having the user interface use fewer resources."

What is our primary use case?

We are using Ubuntu Linux to run applications.

What is most valuable?

The solution is user-friendly.

What needs improvement?

The solution could improve by having the user interface use fewer resources.

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 a highly stable solution. We have not had any problems at all.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The solution is scalable.

We have only a small number of people using this solution.

How was the initial setup?

The installation is easy, it only takes approximately one hour and we never have any problems.

What about the implementation team?

We have done the implementation ourselves.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

Ubuntu Linux is free.

What other advice do I have?

If the organization does not have any Windows-dependent applications, I would recommend this solution.

I rate Ubuntu Linux a nine out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud
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Viktor Dolyna - PeerSpot reviewer
DevOps Engineer at Integrity
Real User
Top 5Leaderboard
A stable and free solution which is easy to install and to use
Pros and Cons
  • "Of value is that the solution is stable, easy to use, has features that are easy to connect to other Linux systems and can be managed and administered."
  • "The solution should have more personal use applications for this platform."

What is our primary use case?

I utilize the solution for running my personal applications.

What is most valuable?

Of value is that the solution is stable, easy to use, has features that are easy to connect to other Linux systems and can be managed and administered.

What needs improvement?

The solution should have more personal use applications for this platform. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Ubuntu Linux for a couple of years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution is stable. 

How are customer service and technical support?

I do not have experience with technical support. 

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

Prior to going with the solution, I made use of Red Hat and Enterprise for business purposes. 

How was the initial setup?

The solution is easy to install.

This took an hour. 

What about the implementation team?

Installation can definitely be done on one's own. 

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The solution does not come with a licensing fee. 

What other advice do I have?

I am totally satisfied with the product.

I use it only for personal purposes and not in my organization. 

I would definitely recommend the solution to others. 

I rate Ubuntu Linux as a nine out of ten.

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SAMUELMWANGI - PeerSpot reviewer
Director at Calidad Systems Limited
Real User
Secure, stable, and excellent community support
Pros and Cons
  • "Ubuntu Linux is more secure and has additional security features than some other operating systems."
  • "The solution could improve by allowing more integration."

What is our primary use case?

We use Ubuntu Linux to run applications and host our Oracle databases.

What is most valuable?

Ubuntu Linux is more secure and has additional security features than some other operating systems.

What needs improvement?

The solution could improve by allowing more integration. 

The solution has many security features already but they could still improve.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using this solution for approximately three years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution is stable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I have found Ubuntu Linux to be scalable.

We have approximately 100 users using this solution in my organization.

How are customer service and technical support?

There is a wide range of community support available online for any issues you might have. I have had an excellent experience with the support.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

I have used Windows previously.

How was the initial setup?

The installation is easy for someone who is familiar with Linux. However, if they have been only using a Windows-based system then the installation could be difficult. The time for the installation was approximately 10 minutes.

What other advice do I have?

If you are comfortable navigating around Linux systems, I would recommend this solution.

I rate Ubuntu Linux an eight out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Hybrid Cloud
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reviewer1430709 - PeerSpot reviewer
Works at a real estate/law firm with 10,001+ employees
Real User
Stable, easy to install, developer-oriented with an available open-source edition
Pros and Cons
  • "Ubuntu Linux is developer-oriented."
  • "Similar to Windows 10, I would like the ability to manage it on Azure or integrate it with Azure."

What is our primary use case?

The use case for Ubuntu is not the information system production environment for the operating system. It is used to run applications.

We are not utilizing Ubuntu in critical applications.

What is most valuable?

Ubuntu Linux is developer-oriented.

What needs improvement?

Similar to Windows 10, I would like the ability to manage it on Azure or integrate it with Azure.

For how long have I used the solution?

We have been using Ubuntu Linux for 10 years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Ubuntu Linux is a stable solution.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

It's a scalable product, but not the best. We have 2,000 systems. 

How are customer service and technical support?

We have not contacted technical support.

How was the initial setup?

With an expert, the installation was easy. We had no issues with the installation.

What about the implementation team?

We completed the installation ourselves.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

Ubuntu Linux is free, but you can pay for a supported version that is better.

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend Ubuntu for development and to run applications that are non-information system critical.

I would rate Ubuntu Linux a ten out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Hybrid Cloud
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