G2

lakshan p.

Security Operations Center Analyst

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

9/24/2026

"Ubuntu LTS: Powerful, Stable, and Easy to Use with Great Community Support"

4.5/5

What do you like best about Ubuntu?

What I like most about Ubuntu is the strong balance it strikes between ease of use and real power. It works well right out of the box for both beginners and experienced users, offers excellent hardware compatibility, and is backed by a huge community with very solid documentation.

The regular Long Term Support (LTS) releases give me confidence in its stability, and the Software Center along with apt package management makes installing and keeping software up to date very straightforward. I also appreciate how smoothly it runs across a wide range of hardware, from older machines to modern workstations. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Ubuntu?

Some hardware—especially newer Wi‑Fi cards, printers, or GPUs—may still require manual driver installation or additional configuration. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

Ubuntu meets my need for a free, reliable, and well-supported operating system that works equally well for everyday use and more technical tasks.

It has replaced Windows for me on several machines, which has removed licensing costs and helped me avoid the bloat and forced updates that often come with proprietary systems. Its strong package management, regular security updates, and excellent hardware support mean I spend less time troubleshooting and more time actually using my computer. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.