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Ubuntu Pro FIPS 18.04 LTS

Canonical Group Limited

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    Mohd Fadhil

A stable and user-friendly solution which can be deployed easily and quickly

  • November 22, 2023
  • Review provided by PeerSpot

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.


    Verified User in Computer Software

Great OS For Web Developers

  • November 17, 2023
  • Review provided by G2

What do you like best about the product?
Awesome and lightweight OS for developers.
It's quicker than other operating systems.
What do you dislike about the product?
Software installation process is difficult without using Ubuntu commands.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Initially, we faced an error while running our React project locally on Windows.
Then I switched to Ubuntu, more than three project ran smoothly without any errors.


    Faiz A.

Feature rich free open source Operating System with excellent community

  • November 17, 2023
  • Review provided by G2

What do you like best about the product?
Ubuntu is a free open source project maitained with an excellent community. It is very user friendly for both beginner users and experienced users. The long term support versions and predictable release cycles makes it adaptable for long term relationships in products of profession/commercial use cases. It provides excellent security features. The actively maitained vast repository makes users life easy by providing most packages. The community is very active and any issue can be easily resolved by approaching the community for support. The community is actively collaborating and developing it suite ever changing needs of its customers.
What do you dislike about the product?
Ubuntu is having excellent features however, without a dedicated support, it might be hard to adapt for few commercial products.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Its extensive package support makes easy for developers to install required packages easily and collaborate which helps in reduced overall project timelines and hence reduced time to market. Since it is open source, it allows maximum customization that can tuned as per customer requirements. These two are standout features though it is having other excellent features as well.


    Aakriti M.

Open-source excellence with robust security and user-friendly interface.

  • November 16, 2023
  • Review provided by G2

What do you like best about the product?
It is freely available and open-source which allows users to download, use and modify the software without cost. It provides a user-friendly interface, making it accessible to both beginners and experienced users. It has a large and active community, providing forums and documentation for support and troubleshooting. It is known for its stability which makes it a reliable operating system for various purposes. It is easy to implement and is user friendly.
What do you dislike about the product?
It supports a wide range of hardware, some specialized or newer devices may have limited compatibility. It may not be the top choice for users who prioritize gaming, as many games are developed for windows. Some softwares may not have native versions for Ubuntu, potentially requiring workarounds or alternatives. It is customizable, extensive modifications might require a deeper understanding of Linux systems.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Ubuntu solves problems related to cost, security, software availability, offering a versatile and efficient operating system that benefits the users as well as organizations. It is known for its efficiency, making it suitable for older hardware or resource- contrained environments extending the life of older computers. It is an open-source nature which allows users to modify and customize the system to suit their specific requirements which provides flexibility and adaptability. Ubuntu benefits from a strong security model and regular updates, addressing vulnerabilities and providing a secure computing environment, essential for personal and business use. It is free and open source operating system addressing the issue of costly proprietary software.


    Raghav B.

Ubuntu: An intuitive and versatile operating system for seamless computing

  • November 16, 2023
  • Review provided by G2

What do you like best about the product?
Sure, here it is:

Ubuntu is like a super easy-to-use computer system that's really safe and keeps your stuff secure. It has lots of cool things you can add to it, and if you need help, there's a bunch of friendly people ready to assist. Plus, it works well on different kinds of computers and runs smoothly without giving you trouble.
What do you dislike about the product?
On older or less powerful hardware, Ubuntu might not perform as smoothly, requiring more resources compared to some other lightweight operating systems.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Ubuntu offers a secure platform with regular updates, reducing the risk of malware and vulnerabilities, which is particularly beneficial for individuals and businesses concerned about cybersecurity.


    Ratan k.

Best linux distro

  • November 15, 2023
  • Review provided by G2

What do you like best about the product?
Flexibility to install apps from anywhere, manage everythin, security and little to no data collection from users
What do you dislike about the product?
Its ui is good but needs more improvement
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
It consumes much less resources as compared to proprietary operating systems, more responsive and provides a better developer experience


    Rishi G.

Simple OS with less add ons

  • November 09, 2023
  • Review provided by G2

What do you like best about the product?
As a developer, it really makes things easier to install libraries. As a person with some cybersecurity knowledge, it's great to know that I'm not being tracked while using the OS and my privacy is valued.
What do you dislike about the product?
Sometimes few softwares aren't available for Ubuntu. But they are fairly new ones and have less market share. Also it has to do a lot with terminal. So, if you don't like working with the terminal then Ubuntu is not for you.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Ubuntu helps with installing and managing libraries easily.


    Vamsi K.

Ubuntu

  • November 06, 2023
  • Review provided by G2

What do you like best about the product?
The best server to deploy any application, gives good accuracy, is reliable, Secure, ease of use, easy to integrate, has good support, ease to implement
What do you dislike about the product?
need to learn Linux, but it's not a challenge.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
N/A


    Harsh P.

Best Open Source Application

  • November 04, 2023
  • Review provided by G2

What do you like best about the product?
I've been using Ubuntu for quite some time now, and there are a few things that I absolutely love about it. First and foremost, it's the user-friendliness that stands out. Ubuntu's interface is clean and intuitive, making it a breeze for someone like me who isn't a tech wizard. I appreciate the simple navigation and the availability of a wide range of software through the Software Center. It's like a one-stop shop for all my needs, from productivity tools to entertainment apps.
What do you dislike about the product?
The occasional driver issues also get on my nerves. Hardware support for Ubuntu can be hit or miss, especially when it comes to peripherals like printers or graphics cards. It sometimes takes a bit of extra effort to get everything working smoothly, and that's not something I always have the time or patience for.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
As an IT professional, Ubuntu has been a game-changer for our organization. One of the key issues it solves is the complexity of managing different operating systems. With Ubuntu, we can standardize our systems across the board, making it easier to maintain and support our IT infrastructure. additionally, the security features in Ubuntu provide us with peace of mind, knowing that our systems are well-protected against potential threats.


    Computer Software

Good OS for Students to learn linux

  • November 02, 2023
  • Review provided by G2

What do you like best about the product?
The command line interface along with the GUI
What do you dislike about the product?
The 3rd part drivers are less when compared to windows
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Its really helpful in my daily professional life. I'm using this OS primarily for everything for more than 5 years