It at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
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Top 5
A stable and free product that is easy to deploy and convenient to use
Pros and Cons
  • "Ubuntu Linux is a convenient solution."
  • "The product is difficult to use sometimes."

What is most valuable?

Ubuntu Linux is a convenient solution. I use it for file servers and web servers. I also use Linux for training purposes.

What needs improvement?

The product is difficult to use sometimes. We need to learn the commands before using the solution. It must be made easier to use.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using the solution for a few months.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The tool is stable.

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What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The tool is not scalable.

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

Windows’ GUI is more convenient than Linux. I mostly use Windows Server. Sometimes, I use Linux. Windows Server is not free.

How was the initial setup?

The installation is easy. The settings are difficult sometimes. Many PCs do not have drivers for Linux. The solution is cloud-based.

What about the implementation team?

I deploy the product myself.

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

The solution is free.

What other advice do I have?

The solution is the best for servers and some specific purposes. Overall, I rate the product a nine out of ten.

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Embedded Engineer at a engineering company with 11-50 employees
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A stable solution that is free of cost and provides good customer support
Pros and Cons
  • "I use Ubuntu Linux to update some drivers related to some of my work."
  • "Ubuntu Linux does not easily detect the drivers of new devices, and you need to do some trial and error for some of the third parties porting into it."

What is most valuable?

I use Ubuntu Linux to update some drivers related to some of my work.

What needs improvement?

Windows can automatically detect the drivers of new devices, and you can easily use them in the Windows system. Ubuntu Linux does not easily detect the drivers of new devices, and you need to do some trial and error for some of the third parties porting into it.

Ubuntu Linux should improve its embedded hardware so that users can work easily. In order to use multiple embedded devices with Ubuntu Linux, I need to add some device drivers.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Ubuntu Linux for three to four 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?

Around three to four people are using the solution in our organization.

How are customer service and support?

The solution's technical support is good. We get quick answers to our queries on Ubuntu forums.

How would you rate customer service and support?

Positive

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

We switched from Windows to Ubuntu Linux because of the cost. If I want to buy a Windows license, it will take thousands of rupees in Indian currency, but Ubuntu Linux is free of cost.

What about the implementation team?

The solution's installation hardly takes a few minutes, depending on the software size.

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

We are using Ubuntu Linux free of cost, and there is no licensing.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

Before choosing Ubuntu Linux, I evaluated other options like CentOS. I felt Ubuntu Linux was good compared to other solutions in terms of support.

What other advice do I have?

Overall, I rate Ubuntu Linux a nine out of ten.

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Cyber security consultant at ASSOCIATION FOR COMPUTING MACHINERY
Real User
Top 5
The tool's deployment is simple but it needs to show battery percentage at the screen top
Pros and Cons
  • "The tool is stable. It can automate the updates like Microsoft."
  • "Ubuntu Linux needs to improve its stability. I would like it to show the battery percentage at the screen top."

What is our primary use case?

I was given a laptop with a dead SSD, so I replaced it. However, I couldn't reinstall Windows because I didn't have the original license key. I opted for Ubuntu Linux, which worked. 

What is most valuable?

The tool is stable. It can automate the updates like Microsoft. 

What needs improvement?

Ubuntu Linux needs to improve its stability. I would like it to show the battery percentage at the screen top. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I rate Ubuntu Linux's stability a nine out of ten. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The solution is scalable. 

How are customer service and support?

I have never used technical support yet. 

How was the initial setup?

Ubuntu Linux's deployment is very simple and takes a day to complete. You need to reboot it regularly. To do the deployment, you need to download and launch it. 

What about the implementation team?

I did the deployment myself. 

What other advice do I have?

I rate Ubuntu Linux a nine out of ten. My organization uses Windows, but its employees use Ubuntu Linux on their personal machines. It shows that Ubuntu Linux is undoubtedly better. 

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Lead Desktop Support Technician at a healthcare company with 10,001+ employees
Real User
Top 20
Stable and doesn't use a lot of resources
Pros and Cons
  • "Ubuntu doesn't use a lot of resources. So I think that's pretty cool. It's totally like Microsoft."
  • "Ubuntu might work for a bigger company, but I don't think so. Again, you would have to get the right people to do it. You need somebody technical. If you have a bunch of people who aren't technical, then it is just going to be a headache trying to get a feel for it or teach them."

What is our primary use case?

I'm not doing coding with Ubuntu or the whole shorthand thing. I use the browser and stuff like that. I use it the way it's intended. If I download an ISO or particular distro, I use it, and if I don't like it, I find another one.

What is most valuable?

Ubuntu doesn't use a lot of resources. So I think that's pretty cool. It's totally like Microsoft.

For how long have I used the solution?

I started using Ubuntu this year, so not very long.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Ubuntu Linux is stable. It's now on the 16th edition I think, which just recently came out. I have a paid education license. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Ubuntu might work for a bigger company, but I don't think so. Again, you would have to get the right people to do it. You need somebody technical. If you have a bunch of people who aren't technical, then it is just going to be a headache trying to get a feel for it or teach them. Microsoft is easier. You can do this, do that, implement, push it out, or whatever. 

How are customer service and support?

I never had to reach out to tech support for anything. Usually, I can find what I need by Googling it and getting an answer from the online community.

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

I've used a few different Linux distributions, but I didn't like the look and feel. So I don't like the other version. I forget what the other version is. There are two other versions. X Force is the blank version. I don't like that version. And I don't really like Gnome, either. 

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is straightforward. You mount the ISO, download the ICE route, and run it on whatever you want to run it. If you want to try it out, you try it out. If you want to install it, you install it. Blow away your geo part chips, and that's it.

What other advice do I have?

I rate Ubuntu Linux nine out of 10. I can't really say much about using it for server purposes, and I don't know anybody who would deploy Ubuntu in a user environment. Most people are not technical, so that's not something they want to deal with. 

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Forensic Technology Manager at Baker Tilly
Real User
Top 5Leaderboard
Less virus prone, highly stable, and free
Pros and Cons
  • "Some of the main features of this solution are it is less prone to viruses since most viruses are written for Microsoft software, and it is easy to use."
  • "They can keep improving the solution's ability to be adopted by users by adding features, such as better tutorials and integration into the system."

What is our primary use case?

I am using this solution as an operating system.

What is most valuable?

Some of the main features of this solution are it is less prone to viruses since most viruses are written for Microsoft software, and it is easy to use.

What needs improvement?

They can keep improving the solution's ability to be adopted by users by adding features, such as better tutorials and integration into the system.

In a future release, from a user perspective, they should allow the integration of Microsoft Office or other business solutions. There are free tools available but I think these solutions would allow for better business adoption.

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 the solution to be scalable.

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

I have used Apple OS, Microsoft Window, and most recently started using Linux Mint.

How was the initial setup?

The installation is easy and it takes approximately one hour. 

One of the benefits is you can have a dual boot of your system to allow both Ubuntu Linux and Microsoft Windows to be used.

What about the implementation team?

I did the implementation of the solution myself.

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

This solution is free.

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend this solution to others it is very stable.

I rate Ubuntu Linux an eight out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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DevOps Engineer at Integrity
Real User
Top 10
Easy to use and offers good documentation
Pros and Cons
  • "There's ample documentation available for most features, and I find it straightforward to use."
  • "Stability could be improved."

What is our primary use case?

I built some application servers on it, like Wi-Fi. I also use it for configurations of servers. 

What is most valuable?

I like that it is free. 

There's ample documentation available for most features, and I find it straightforward to use.

What needs improvement?

Stability could be improved.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using it for several years. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I would rate the stability a nine out of ten. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I don't need the scalability aspect. 

There are around 10 end users using this product in our company. There are around 40 servers of Ubuntu servers in my company.

How are customer service and support?

We don't need the support. We can easily find answers on the internet. 

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is not complex. 

What about the implementation team?

I usually can do it by myself. For the deployment process, I created some virtual machines because I usually use some virtual machines for my servers. After that, I downloaded the appropriate image of Ubuntu and deployed it.

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

It's free. I haven't paid for a license. And we can manage all our servers by ourselves.

What other advice do I have?

Overall, I would rate the solution a ten out of ten. I would recommend using the product. 

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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Reliable with a quick setup, but could be more secure
Pros and Cons
  • "The solution has proven to be scalable. It can scale quite well."
  • "It could always be a bit more secure."

What is our primary use case?

We primarily use the solution for web applications.

What is most valuable?

The solution is very flexible.

We've found the solution to be stable and the performance is reliable.

The solution has proven to be scalable. It can scale quite well.

The initial setup is pretty straightforward.

What needs improvement?

I have less experience with this solution than others, however, I can't recall specific improvements or features I would like to see.

It could always be a bit more secure. If they could continue to work on making it more and more secure in upcoming releases, that would be ideal.

For how long have I used the solution?

I've been using the solution for about two years or so at this point. It's been a while.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution is stable. There are no bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze. Its performance is good. It's reliable. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The scalability potential of the solution is good. If a company would like to expand the solution, it can do so with relative ease. It's not hard. 

We have about 50 people in total who are currently using the solution.

Whether we continue to use the solution or increase usage will depend largely on end-user requirements. It's not really up to us for the most part.

How was the initial setup?

The solution has been very easy to install. It's not overly complicated or difficult. it's pretty easy in general.

Normally, the deployment is pretty fast.

We have a technical team of two administrators that can handle any maintenance requirements.

What about the implementation team?

I can handle the implementation myself. I do not need to call on consultants or integrators. It can be managed in-house.

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

We are not buying any licenses at the moment.

What other advice do I have?

We are simply customers and end-users. We don't have a business relationship with Unbuntu Linux.

We are using the latest version of the solution. I cannot recall the version number off-hand.

I would rate the solution at a seven out of ten overall.

I would recommend the solution to other organizations and other users. We've had a good experience overall.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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Real User
Top 5Leaderboard
A stable and user-friendly solution which can be deployed easily and quickly
Pros and Cons
  • "The solution is user-friendly."
  • "The product should provide more automation."

What is our primary use case?

I use the solution because my Sophos Anti-Virus is installed in it.

What is most valuable?

I like the stability of the solution. The resources are not huge compared to Windows. The solution is user-friendly.

What needs improvement?

The product should provide more automation. If automation is available, we wouldn’t have to do manual configurations and setups.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using the solution for one year. I am using the latest version of the solution.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I rate the tool’s stability a ten out of ten.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I'm using the solution for demonstration purposes for my customer. They have 500 workstations.

How are customer service and support?

I deployed the product myself.

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

I use Windows, too.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is straightforward. The deployment takes about 30 minutes. The deployment process is similar to Windows.

What other advice do I have?

I refer to Google and other forums to find solutions to my problems. If someone is using Linux servers, they can use Ubuntu. Overall, I rate the tool a ten out of ten.

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