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Updated 13th October 2025
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IT Associate
50M - 250M USD, TelecommunicationFAVORABLE
“Smooth, Fast, and Dependable: Ubuntu continues to impress”
My overall experience with ubuntu has been very positive. the operating system is stable lightweight, and performs consistently well for both everyday tasks and development work. I appreciate it's clean interface, fraquent security updates, and stong community support.
Support Engineer
50M - 250M USD, IT ServicesCRITICAL
“Everything awful”
Even though we have to use it on a daily basis, I really hate working with Ubuntu as a base OS. It is just awful. It claims to be safer, but you still need to get a security system. It claims to be easy to use, but programs are not fully compatible and you need to get an emulator to make t work. Plus, you need to get several dependencies to install one single program. I really don't recommend to have this OS to anyone. Linux still being old linux that works with specific things, that's it.
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Canonical, the publisher of Ubuntu, provides open source security, support and services. Our portfolio covers critical systems, from the smallest devices to the largest clouds, from the kernel to containers, from databases to AI. With customers that include top tech brands, emerging startups, governments and home users, Canonical delivers trusted open source for everyone.
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Private
Year Founded
2004
Head office location
London, United Kingdom
Number of employees
1001 - 5000
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What I like most about ubuntu is it's ease of use combined with powerful customization options. the system is fast, secure, and very resource-efficient.
Well, basically everything, the entire OS is just a mess, from the UI to the functionality.
Ubuntu allows me to install everything i need for my development using terminal commands. we can use the tools like apache, nginx, php, mysql, redis, and more. i can manage root access through sudo commands. it also support office productivity tool like libreoffice, so i can handle documents without needing other tools.
What I dislike most about Ubuntu is that certain proprietary software and drivers are not always fully supported,which can cause compatibility issues at times.
Don't get it, please get another easier OS.
some software has not direct support in ubuntu which is available in other operating system.
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- IT Associate50M-1B USDTelecommunicationReview Source
Smooth, Fast, and Dependable: Ubuntu continues to impress
My overall experience with ubuntu has been very positive. the operating system is stable lightweight, and performs consistently well for both everyday tasks and development work. I appreciate it's clean interface, fraquent security updates, and stong community support. - SOFTWARE DEVELOPER<50M USDTelecommunicationReview Source
Ubuntu Offers Streamlined Software Management and Enhanced Security for Developers
I used ubuntu for more than 4 years as my main operating system for the software developement. this is stable, secure, and fast environment for backend development, servers, and daily work. Ubuntu help me to achive this because its lightweight, reliable, and faster. updates come regular bases and installation is simple. Overall, its made my development work easy and smoother and productive. - IT MANAGER1B-10B USDHealthcare and BiotechReview Source
Low Resource Demands Of Ubuntu Contrasted By Training Needs Among Administrators
ubuntu linux is running very stable at low hardware requirements - MERN STACK DEVELOPER<50M USDIT ServicesReview Source
Ubuntu : A Stable, Secure and Developer-Friendly OS with Room for Improvment.
Ubuntu is a dependable, user-friendly Linux distribution that is well-supported and checks all the boxes for a stable, high performing system, while also being simple to use. The easy to use window system allows even people who are new to computers to navigate the system without much difficulty, and people advanced in computer use to operate it with great efficiency. These LTS versions are released after a certain period of time and offer long-term security updates so users have a stable environment for work and development. Ubuntu has a large user community, freely available documentation, and many used applications that make it easy to fix problems or tailor the system to one's liking. On the flip side, the GNOME desktop is demanding on resources, and some closed-source drivers and applications can be difficult to set up. Furthermore, installing Snap packages is very simple, but they usually run slower and take up more space on the system.While these problems are not very easy to overlook, many developers, system administrators, and everyday users still prefer Ubuntu over other competing systems due to its simple yet powerful nature. - Devops Engineer<50M USDSoftwareReview Source
Leveraging Ubuntu for Enhanced Application Deployment and Security
In my DevOps workflow, Ubuntu has always been a dependable and adaptable operating system. It is an excellent choice for infrastructure management and application deployment due to its easy interaction with several tools and technologies. The good thing is they provide stability and frequent upgrades without any interruptions. I especially value the Ubuntu LTS (Long Term Support) versions. In the phase of troubleshooting and investigating complex configurations, the documentation and vibrant community help is invaluable. for containerization architecture purpose it is also a first choice due to its easy integration with various CICD tools for deployment.
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