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Compare Windows 7 and Xubuntu 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (34.3% of reviews)
Small-Business (56.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Windows 7
Star Rating
(871)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (34.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Windows 7Xubuntu
Star Rating
(63)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (56.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Windows 7 excels in ease of setup with a score of 9.1, making it a preferred choice for those who want a straightforward installation process, while Xubuntu's score of 7.7 indicates a steeper learning curve for new users.
- Reviewers mention that Windows 7 has a higher ease of use rating at 9.1 compared to Xubuntu's 8.6, suggesting that users find the interface and overall user experience more intuitive in Windows 7.
- G2 users highlight that Windows 7's quality of support is rated at 7.9, which some users find lacking compared to Xubuntu's 8.0, indicating that Xubuntu may offer better community support and resources for troubleshooting.
- Users on G2 report that Xubuntu shines in product direction with a positive rating of 8.2, suggesting that users feel confident in the future development and updates of the software, while Windows 7's lower score of 7.0 raises concerns about its long-term viability.
- Reviewers mention that Windows 7's RAM management is superior, allowing for smoother multitasking, while Xubuntu, although efficient, may not handle memory as effectively under heavy loads.
- Users say that Xubuntu's system operations monitoring features are robust, providing detailed insights into performance, which some users find lacking in Windows 7, making Xubuntu a better choice for those who prioritize system monitoring capabilities.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Windows 7
No pricing availableXubuntu
No pricing availableFree Trial
Windows 7
No trial information availableXubuntu
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.9
691
8.6
49
Ease of Use
9.1
703
8.6
49
Ease of Setup
9.1
247
7.9
20
Ease of Admin
8.9
212
7.9
12
Quality of Support
7.9
628
8.0
44
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
195
8.2
10
Product Direction (% positive)
7.0
658
8.4
44
Features by Category
Memory Management - Operating System
8.2
29
8.1
6
Device Management - Operating System
8.6
29
7.8
6
Backup and Recovery - Operating System
8.6
29
7.8
6
Error Detection - Operating System
7.9
29
7.2
6
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Windows 7 and Xubuntu are categorized as Operating System
Unique Categories
Windows 7 has no unique categories
Xubuntu has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Windows 7
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Xubuntu
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
16.8%
Computer Software
10.3%
Higher Education
5.0%
Education Management
4.3%
Hospital & Health Care
2.8%
Other
60.7%
Information Technology and Services
26.7%
Computer Software
21.7%
Computer & Network Security
8.3%
Higher Education
5.0%
Marketing and Advertising
3.3%
Other
35.0%
Discussions
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
how to find computer specs windows 7
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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