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Compare Ubuntu and Windows 7 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (46.7% of reviews)
Small-Business (33.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Ubuntu
Star Rating
(2,085)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (46.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about UbuntuWindows 7
Star Rating
(848)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (33.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Windows 7Summary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Windows 7 excels in ease of use with a score of 9.1, making it a familiar choice for many, while Ubuntu, with a score of 8.6, is noted for its steeper learning curve, particularly for those new to Linux-based systems.
- Reviewers mention that Windows 7 has a strong RAM management feature, scoring 9.7, which helps in optimizing performance for multitasking, whereas Ubuntu's memory management is often praised for its efficiency but lacks the same level of user-friendly tools.
- G2 users highlight that Windows 7's network security features score 9.2, providing robust protection against threats, while Ubuntu's security measures, although strong, receive a slightly lower score of 8.7, indicating room for improvement in user perception.
- Users on G2 report that Windows 7's data backup capabilities score 7.2, which some find lacking compared to Ubuntu's more integrated backup solutions, although Ubuntu's backup features can be less intuitive for new users.
- Reviewers mention that both operating systems have similar scores in product direction, with Windows 7 at 7.0 and Ubuntu at 9.0, indicating that Ubuntu is perceived as having a more positive trajectory for future updates and features.
- Users say that the quality of support for Windows 7, scoring 7.9, is often criticized for being less responsive compared to Ubuntu's support, which scores 8.3, reflecting a more engaged community and better resources for troubleshooting.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Ubuntu
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Windows 7
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Meets Requirements
9.0
1,638
8.9
673
Ease of Use
8.6
1,651
9.1
685
Ease of Setup
8.9
660
9.0
229
Ease of Admin
8.7
579
8.9
205
Quality of Support
8.3
1,508
7.9
610
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
504
8.7
188
Product Direction (% positive)
9.0
1,553
7.0
640
Features by Category
Functionality
8.9
9
Not enough data
8.7
9
Not enough data
8.9
9
Not enough data
Management
8.5
9
Not enough data
8.9
9
Not enough data
8.7
9
Not enough data
8.9
9
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Cloud Management Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Performance
9.1
15
Not enough data
9.3
15
Not enough data
8.9
14
Not enough data
Functionality
9.1
15
Not enough data
8.9
15
Not enough data
9.0
15
Not enough data
9.0
15
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Server Virtualization
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Application Support
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
System Capability
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Memory Management - Operating System
9.3
30
8.2
13
Device Management - Operating System
9.1
30
8.3
13
Backup and Recovery - Operating System
8.4
30
8.6
13
Error Detection - Operating System
8.9
30
7.6
13
Security
8.5
21
Not enough data
9.1
21
Not enough data
8.7
20
Not enough data
8.3
20
Not enough data
Generative AI - Security Compliance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Ubuntu and Windows 7 are categorized as Operating System
Unique Categories
Ubuntu is categorized as Security Compliance, Cloud Management Platforms, IoT Operating Systems, Server Virtualization, and Container Engine
Windows 7 has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Ubuntu
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Windows 7
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
27.0%
Computer Software
24.6%
Computer & Network Security
4.9%
Higher Education
3.7%
Internet
3.1%
Other
36.7%
Information Technology and Services
16.7%
Computer Software
10.6%
Higher Education
5.2%
Education Management
4.3%
Hospital & Health Care
2.8%
Other
60.4%
Most Helpful Reviews
Ubuntu
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Michael S.
Verified User in Insurance
I am tech savvy but I am not a developer or IT guy. I used Ubuntu when I needed a simple operating system for my newly purchased Raspberry Pi. Raspberry Pi's have limited memory space because your hard drive is an SD card. I only needed to run XBMC to play...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Computer Software
It is updated regularly but that's not necessarily a good thing when it comes to using it as a server. I've seen companies use Ubuntu as a server but then only update them once in a while. If they were using a proper server Linux distro, this would be fine...
Windows 7
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Michael F.
Verified User in Computer Software
Windows 7 revamped the entire user interface to become more simple and efficient. From an administer's point of view as well as a user's, this is the best OS from Microsoft since XP and for both home and business it is great.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Christopher E.
Verified User
Lots of system-related pop-ups; security concerns/vulnerability; still crashes more than Mac,
Michael S.
Verified User in Insurance
I am tech savvy but I am not a developer or IT guy. I used Ubuntu when I needed a simple operating system for my newly purchased Raspberry Pi. Raspberry Pi's have limited memory space because your hard drive is an SD card. I only needed to run XBMC to play...
Michael F.
Verified User in Computer Software
Windows 7 revamped the entire user interface to become more simple and efficient. From an administer's point of view as well as a user's, this is the best OS from Microsoft since XP and for both home and business it is great.
Verified User in Computer Software
It is updated regularly but that's not necessarily a good thing when it comes to using it as a server. I've seen companies use Ubuntu as a server but then only update them once in a while. If they were using a proper server Linux distro, this would be fine...
Christopher E.
Verified User
Lots of system-related pop-ups; security concerns/vulnerability; still crashes more than Mac,
Discussions
Is Ubuntu really good OS comoared to other Linux distros?
7 comments
YW
Hi Avinash,
The packaging system of Ubuntu is inherited from Debian and is very well structured and maintained, making it relatively seldom necessary to...Read more
How do I run Windows Application in Ubuntu?
4 comments
SL
There are several options.
Basic 'wine' - W.I.N.E stands for "Wine is no emulator" - it's really a library with a binary for running windows apps...Read more
Support for Windows 7
3 comments
BA
In my opinion, I believe it will not affect the market even though many users use this operating system. The current technical support is quite...Read more
To find computer specs on Windows 7, follow these steps:
1. Click on the 'Start' button.
2. Right-click on 'Computer' and select 'Properties'.
3. In the 'System' window, you will see basic information about your computer, including the processor, installed memory (RAM), and system type.
4. For more detailed information, click on 'Device Manager' in the left pane to view details about hardware components.
3 comments
ZB
Hey Clara, there's a few ways you can do this on Windows 7! The fastest way you can find your computer specs is by pressing Windows+R (the "run" command),...Read more
Do you think Microsoft will extend support for Windows 7 after January 14, 2020?
3 comments
ZB
Hey, good question! It's difficult to say where Microsoft will draw a hard line on when they stop supporting Windows 7. Per their product lifecycle page...Read more
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