G2

Andrey S.

Team Leader

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

7/28/2026

"Ubuntu: Flexible, free, and perfect for learning programming"

5/5

What do you like best about Ubuntu?

As a personal user in Colombia, what I value most about Ubuntu is its flexibility for programming and development tasks. I mainly use the terminal with APT to install development tools (Python, Node.js, Docker) quickly and without complications.

The GNOME interface is intuitive and allows me to work comfortably both in Spanish and by configuring the system to my liking. The automatic security updates give me peace of mind, and the support from the Spanish-speaking community in forums is excellent when I have questions.

Additionally, being open-source, I can fully customize it without worrying about licenses. I use it in dual-boot with Windows 11, and Ubuntu is my main system when I need to program or experiment with new technologies. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Ubuntu?

Since I am not an expert programmer, the learning curve can sometimes be a bit frustrating. What I like least is that, for specific tasks or when an unexpected error occurs, I can't solve it just with the graphical interface; I have to resort to searching for tutorials on forums, YouTube, or technical documentation on the internet.

Although the help community is excellent, I would like the system to facilitate these processes more "by default" without forcing the user to research so much on the web or to use commands in the terminal for simple things. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Ubuntu solving and how is that benefiting you?

As a personal user in Colombia, Ubuntu solves several key problems:

1. ACCESS TO DEVELOPMENT TOOLS: On Windows, I had limitations for certain programming tools and development environment configurations. Ubuntu allows me to install Python, Node.js, Docker, and other tools natively and without complications through APT.

2. COST SAVINGS: Being free, I avoid paying for software licenses. This is important for a personal user like me.

3. FLEXIBILITY AND PRIVACY: I can fully customize the system without license restrictions, and I have greater control over my privacy and data.

4. PERFORMANCE: My computer runs more smoothly on Ubuntu than on Windows, especially when I have multiple applications open (browser, code editor, terminal).

MEASURABLE BENEFIT: Since using Ubuntu, I have reduced the time to set up programming environments from hours to minutes, and I can experiment with new technologies without fear of damaging my main Windows system thanks to dual-boot. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.