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As of July 2025, the mindshare of Ubuntu Linux in the Operating Systems (OS) for Business category stands at 12.5%, down from 20.8% compared to the previous year, according to calculations based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Computer Software Company
13%
University
10%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Educational Organization
8%
Government
6%
Financial Services Firm
6%
Healthcare Company
5%
Retailer
4%
Media Company
3%
Hospitality Company
3%
Insurance Company
3%
Real Estate/Law Firm
2%
Non Profit
2%
Energy/Utilities Company
2%
Construction Company
2%
Recreational Facilities/Services Company
2%
Performing Arts
2%
Outsourcing Company
1%
Transportation Company
1%
Wholesaler/Distributor
1%
Aerospace/Defense Firm
1%
Legal Firm
1%
Pharma/Biotech Company
1%

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Owner at a computer software company with 1-10 employees
Verified user of Ubuntu Linux
May 14, 2025
Supports a wide range of features and offers a highly stable user experience

Pros

"I strongly recommend Ubuntu Linux to most customers."

Cons

"While Linux platforms are generally difficult to manage due to shell applications and lots of text files, automation handles these challenges and allows monitoring of the deployment process."
MS
manager at SSDU Innovations
Verified user of Ubuntu Linux
May 9, 2025
Users appreciate straightforward installation and rapid updates with excellent community support

Pros

"I would rate Ubuntu Linux a nine out of ten as a total rating."

Cons

"The problem with the license costs for Ubuntu Linux right now is due to currency exchange, as everything is based on US dollars."
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Associate Cloud Operations Engineer at a tech vendor with 1,001-5,000 employees
Verified user of Ubuntu Linux
Jun 24, 2025
Product version discussed: 25
Good compatibility and improvement needed in migration process

Pros

"Compatibility with hardware is very good with Ubuntu Linux; I have seen very few issues regarding compatibility."

Cons

"The migration part when migrating an application or one version of Ubuntu Linux to another is quite hectic. During the process, one or many applications might crash."
PrashantSharma - PeerSpot user
BA at a computer software company with 11-50 employees
Verified user of Ubuntu Linux
Jun 5, 2025
Performs efficiently but requires overcoming a learning curve

Pros

"The system works great with perfect stability."

Cons

"I do not think Ubuntu Linux has a robust documentation library."
DS
Manging Director at Winworth UK
Verified user of Ubuntu Linux
Apr 16, 2025
Ensures uninterrupted backend processing and secure package management

Pros

"I rate Ubuntu Linux ten all the way."
TN
Bachelor of Engineering at Vaasan ammattikorkeakoulu VAMK University of Applied Sciences
Verified user of Ubuntu Linux
Apr 28, 2025
Open-source nature enables flexible programming and device integration

Pros

"Ubuntu Linux is lightweight, fast, and works seamlessly with command-line terminals."

Cons

"While Ubuntu Linux offers flexibility, it can lack support, especially when utilizing new versions."
Kevin Haury - PeerSpot user
Head of mission at CapHornier
Verified user of Ubuntu Linux
Jan 14, 2025
Linux's advanced terminal empowers versatile usage and ongoing secure development

Pros

"The setup cost is free."

Cons

"There were stability issues at specific times."
PD
Techincal Support Engineer at Ibits Tech Solutions
Verified user of Ubuntu Linux
Apr 30, 2025
Facilitate remote troubleshooting with built-in package support

Pros

"My total rating for Ubuntu Linux is ten out of ten."

Cons

"We face minor issues with the regular upgrade; manual upgrades are required. There have been network configuration issues, specifically with netplan.yaml."