2,085 Ubuntu Reviews
Taking into consideration that one mostly or usually installs it over a Windows system (which they don't have to do & experiment it much less often), I appreciate :
i) ease of installation, update (livepatch, landscape or not).
ii) locating applications that are approved is a cinch via the software-boutique
iii) I trust Canonical to make a secure product that rivals the best out there.
iv) interesting the chose to leave the apt-get, apt but can combine with snap and others for package management.
v) landscape is a terrific product especially if combined with a remote access web interface (like dwservice).
vi) I can install it on a newbie's unit and they are up and running very quickly - the learning curb between windows 7 and ubuntu 24.04 mate is easy to overcome. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
I am a user but also a system administrator, so for what I do :
a) I don't find the default gnome interface as intuitive or user-friendly as Mate, LXDE or others.
b) some products don't have a smooth installation documentation even after several attemps, like OpenStack - whereas MicroStack was much more compliant.
c) my perception is that it's starts to get complicated to be a member of the various forums : ubuntu, charm, ...etc.
d) this is not a dislike, but somehow too many business will opt for redhat, when I feel they could get more with Canonical and Ubuntu.
e) I've run into issues attempting to un-install some products (openstack) as it seems to integrate deeply with many components : unlike a lighter product like virtualbox. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
It just always works on x86 hardware. Also works on most apple hardware. Especially good for older hardware. Driver support is excellent, even for obscure devices. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Sometimes the gnome implementation seems half baked. Can be a little sluggish feeling on systems with integrated graphics. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Ubuntu is significantly faster than windows and consumes much less memory in comparison. I've been using it since my college days(i.e from past 5 years ) and have never faced any issues related to speed or memory usage. It is also easy to install as a dual-boot option and offers extensive community support. As a developer, I find it easier to manage programming languages and versions, as well as install new applications using the terminal. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Some of the features are missing and and it can be a bit difficult to use if you are a new user. Also many graphic intensive applications can be challenging to run on Ubuntu, and the biggest problem I've faced with Ubuntu is it's driver's incompatibility, a lot of time the WiFi drivers stopped working unexpectedly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Ubuntu is very useful in the linux environment and is a very lightweight software that eases the production environment deployments and maintenance. It robust OS maintenance enables businesses to focus a step ahead. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
The documentation of ubuntu is something I feel the space for improvement as the best features of it are dwelled on a requirement basis rather than that of knowledge basis, The documentation development shall enable the Industries to better understand the use of Ubuntu. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
The foremost thing which makes Ubuntu differ from other linux distributions is the vast community support, comparatively better software compatibility and easier to adapt due wide range of documentation and tutorial available online. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Less support for the gaming applications and lack of hardware integration, especially in terms of GPU integration. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Even for beginners, the interface is clean, elegant, and easy to use. Ubuntu is based on Debian, so it is very reliable and receives frequent security updates. Apt makes software installation very easy, and Ubuntu supports Snap, Flatpak, and .deb. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Some apps via Snap take a long time to open and consume more resources. And you don't always have the option to use another version. For older machines, the "standard" Ubuntu can be a bit heavy. Versions like Xubuntu or Lubuntu are lighter. Proprietary drivers (e.g., Nvidia) sometimes cause headaches. Although it has improved a lot, support can still fail in specific cases. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
I like that Ubuntu is easy to use. I have it on multiple servers and can normally get things up and running in less than an hour. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
I don't have any complaints about Ubuntu. At least most of the problems I've encountered are user caused and not faults of the operating system Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
1. Repository (apt) is updated with new packages which are latest one.
2. Systemctl command is more reliable in Ubuntu 24.04 version compare to Ubuntu 22.
3. Boot time taken in Ubuntu 24.04 is very fast compare to my other OS like Centos and Debian 11.
4. Reboot time taken after any configuration change is quite fast compare to Amazon Linux 2 as I did comparison for both OS and can say that AZ2 takes 2 min 4 sec to re-up the server while ubuntu 24.04 takes 1 min 3 sec compare to AZ2 for re-up. So we can say it saves half of the time.
5. It supports maximum range of lower version of Database i.e. mysql, maria-db.
6. Nginx and Apache both web server functions more smoothly in Ubuntu 24.04 OS. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
1. CPU core process utlization is quite high at start up of any web services like nginx and apache2.
2. SWAP space time to use in case of requirement is quite longer as compare to other OS. When I mount swap partition and try to use it but it was available not immediately but it was available after few more minutes post providing mount point.
So this second point is totally comes inder dislike category as it was totally irritating. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Ubuntu is one of the first OS that I ever used. And I still have Ubuntu in VPCs and VMs. I like the fact that everything is so robust and simple in Ubuntu. When you want to create reliable servers with not much of OS level hassles, Ubuntu is a top choice. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
When I am not thinking as a developer or Software Engineer. I would like to ease my life a little bit. So, here Ubuntu can get a little messy. Although I would say the ecosystem is highly active these days. Still, I would say it lacks the experience that a regular user needs. That snappy touch of UX and a bunch of utilities that macOS or Windows provides seem absent when I just want to chill. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
I like Ubuntu because it is a secure, stable, and free operating system. Its interface is intuitive, the installation is simple, and there is a large community always willing to help. Additionally, being open source, I can customize and adapt it according to what I need, without worrying about licenses or additional costs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
What I don't like about Ubuntu is that some programs are not compatible and sometimes it can be complicated to find the right drivers for certain devices. Additionally, in environments where systems like Windows predominate, its integration with certain programs or networks may not be as smooth. If you don't maintain a frequency of use, it's easy to forget some commands or configurations. Also, for those coming from other systems, the learning curve can be a challenge, and official support is not as accessible as in other systems. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
