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Reader supplied reviews for Ubuntu
Average rating
7.7 from 366 review(s)
Version: 24.04
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-11-25
Votes: 6
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After years of distro hopping with various rolling-release distributions, including Arch Linux (including EndeavourOS), CachyOS, as well as openSUSE Tumbleweed and Fedora, I've returned to my roots and reinstalled Ubuntu 24.04 LTS. The installation was very easy and went quickly. It is, or rather was, the first Linux distribution I ever installed; my journey into the Linux world has begun. Unlike the rolling releases, Ubuntu runs very smoothly and stably on my 10-year-old PC with an Intel i3-6100 on an Asus H170M-PLUS motherboard. With the rolling-release distributions, I always experienced occasional glitches, which I don't have with Ubuntu; it runs perfectly. My HP OfficeJet 3831 was also recognized and works perfectly; it prints, scans, and copies flawlessly. Snap and Flatpak don't bother me at all; I have absolutely no problem with them. I can highly recommend Ubuntu, especially for beginners, as it's ideally suited for them. I can highly recommend Ubuntu, especially if you have older hardware.
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Version: 25.10
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-11-17
Votes: 14
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After my faithful old Endless broke, I tried Mint. After it broke twice, I tried Catchy and had other problems.
So I decided to try the big boy that people throw rocks at for various reasons.
So far it is working great. Install on an i5 Thinkpad with 16MB of memory ran smooth.
The selection of apps was good and even some Debian apps were good.
I even saw some pre-configured WINE apps.
Got Open VPN running and things are pretty smooth.
I usually root for the underdog, and I appreciate these other efforts, but I must confess I relaxed right into Ubuntu.
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Version: 24.04
Rating: 7
Date: 2025-11-10
Votes: 1
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* Ubuntu LTS has a very solid base, but a very frustrating desktop. I had to change Ubuntu for Kubuntu on all the school computers!!! The GNOME project's philosophy, in effect, functionally sabotages the goal of Linux desktop adoption. It is a massive hurdle for users migrating from Windows 10.
* Huge thanks to the Ubuntu team for pre-installing vital extensions (like a visible dock and appindicators) to make Ubuntu "usable" out-of-the-box. Without them, it would be bewildering. However, it still feels like fighting the desktop. For a truly familiar, friction-free transition from Windows, KDE Plasma or Cinnamon are objectively the superior choices.
* My score: 7/10, due to the DE. Teachers couldn't use Gnome in weeks, but felt like at home with KDE Plasma almost immediately.
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Version: 24.04
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-10-27
Votes: 31
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Today I spent some hours to install on my Asus laptop Debian Mint ( FAIL with wifi), Linux Mint LMDE (FAIL with wifi), Fedora Mint spin (FAIL : doesn't update software) and the only thing that works like a charm right out of the box is Ubuntu LTS. It looks great, boots fast and works very reliably with all hardware - it even installed Nvidia driver during installation. Well, I gave a try and Ubuntu won easily! It doesn't heat up my laptop when it is idle. Many Linux distros heat too much! I strongly recommend to try Ubuntu for any newbee. It deserves 10!
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Version: 25.10
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-10-26
Votes: 10
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Installed on a second-hand Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 (Ryzen 5-based). Surfaces have a reputation for being balky with Linux as Microsoft does certain hardware things in a non-standard way, but there were no problems here. Everything works except touchscreen and pen, which are known sticking points - I bought the machine for the 3:2 screen rather than touch - and there was no need to install the tailored third-party Surface kernel, although it is compatible with 25.10.
Ubuntu has really improved in the past few releases. A lot of Canonical's improvements have been included in recent versions of GNOME but the theming and fitting together of the various components is perfect, as are the sane defaults. The speed is outstanding - notably quicker than Windows 11 on the same machine.
This is a short review because Ubuntu has become boring, so there is no longer a need to write "this and that had to be done to get such-and-such to work". I would not have recommended it a few releases ago, but I do so now.
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Version: 24.04
Rating: 1
Date: 2025-10-26
Votes: 0
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Twice Ubuntu 24.04 LTS has failed to install properly on a 2013 era I5 3rd gen i Series PC,6gb DDR3 Ram,512gb HDD,even after using a more modern HDD and setting the UEFI in the bios, it give a Device mapping table : hard disk Alias hd5a0a1 BLK0 error,nothing works,there's just a black screen with a prompt,i rebooted into the,live medium,opened Gparted,it did create a 250gb partition,but i have no idea why it doesn't like my 2013 era PC.
I was initially impressed by the live medium,it worked quite well,up until i actually installed it,it's supposed to just work on older PCs,not give me sass about some HDD error.
A waste of time,again.
Pros:
It files on a live medium.
Cons:
Doesn't work when installed on modern vintage PC's it's actually aimed at.
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Version: 25.10
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-10-18
Votes: 13
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Installation on Dell PC quick and easy. Hardware-wise, printer, scanner, Wi-Fi, everything works out of the box. Beautifully revamped Yaru theme as the design in the new Gnome 49 - exclusively under Wayland. The Gnome Software Center also offers Flatpak and deb file processing. A very fast update manager is included. The design can be further customized and modified using Gnome extensions. 25.10 will only be supported for nine months, as usual, but can be upgraded to the next version later using scripts provided by Ubuntu. The initial bug with apparmor was fixed within a few days. If you are looking for a very up-to-date and fast Ubuntu version with the latest technology, this version is a good choice and you can sit back and relax. With this version, Ubuntu has awakened from its sluggishness in recent years.
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Version: 25.10
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-10-18
Votes: 4
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This runs like a dream, stable, fantastic hardware support, and you get free pro support
Installation on both virtualbox and then on my HP Elitebook laptop went seamlessly, absolutely no issues.
I've changed a few things around, like a central dock and installed a few gnome extensions and it now looks really cool and a pleasure to use.
Pros:
Hardware support exceptional
Free pro support
Massive software library
Choose flatpak's, apt or snaps from software library
Great defaults out of the box
Huge support for issues on the web
Cons:
I have not come across any currently, maybe it should be more obvious how to encrypt the home drive on install ?
I do get fed up with the Snap comments, they are not an issue, don't use them, they are not mandatory, use flatpak's or apt if it concerns you, personally I use snaps for one program only, the rest are flatpaks or apt.
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Version: 25.10
Rating: 2
Date: 2025-10-13
Votes: 0
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Tried again to install Ubuntu and failed, both under normal hardware and under VirtualBox. Tried it with different USB'S with the same result. There seems to be a bug in their new installer that doesn't get fixed. Installation stops midway and the screen freezes. Only Lubuntu and Kubuntu installed fine (Calamares) and are working like a charm.
A really sad state for a once great distro.
Another complaint is that I can't use my id-card reader with snap Firefox, something that's essential for my workflow. Also the fact that they dropped the GNU-utils is a big problem for stability and reliability.
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Version: 25.04
Rating: 5
Date: 2025-10-10
Votes: 0
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It is OK but very lacking and confusing for someone just trying to switch from Windows to Linux. It is lacking features and configurability/personalization. Much better to check out the Kubuntu edition of Linux. In Kubuntu not only the desktop but also the default progrms are much more powerful and have more features. For some reason also Ubuntu is using more resources and is working more slow compared to Kubuntu, despite Kubuntu having more features and all. Many features that are there out of the box in Kubuntu can be added with extensions in Ubuntu but it turned out these are a mess and can break often during upgrades. So yeah, I recommend Kubuntu much more.
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Version: 25.04
Rating: 8
Date: 2025-10-06
Votes: 3
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I find that Ubuntu is overall an excellent Linux distribution. One person said that it was the "Microsoft Linux". Considering that the actual operating system is completely free, and you can get either free support through forums and maybe even chat rooms, and you have the option of purchasing technical support from Canonical directly, I don't think anyone can complain. It supports recent drivers "right out of the box" and the installation process is easy. Obviously some familiarity with computers is essential when working with Linux, but for those transitioning from Windows 10/11 to Linux, I really do believe that Ubuntu 25.04 is a viable alternative.
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Version: 24.04
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-10-03
Votes: 12
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I’ve been using Ubuntu LTS and I’m really impressed with how hardware-friendly it has become right out of the box. Everything works smoothly without any hassle. Driver support is especially great: the system automatically installed the Nvidia driver, and the GPU started working flawlessly without any manual tweaks. I also had no issues with network adapters — even the latest Intel AX210 from China was detected instantly, with both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth working perfectly. For me, this is a huge advantage: you just install the system and start using it without wasting time on driver setup. That’s exactly why I value Ubuntu LTS — stability, reliability, and excellent support for modern hardware.
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Version: 25.04
Rating: 1
Date: 2025-10-02
Votes: 0
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There are no positives to ubuntu, and is basically the microsoft of Linux.
Insanely buggy, a back and forth between developers what else to do to screw over its users, a horrible, difficult to use and downright ugly UI, colors and desktop environment (gnome).
Wayland is forced on install and is buggy and crashes often. With wayland, why create a completely different and new X11 that is buggy & unstable and then to force it on its users makes no sense- wayland has been alpha quality software for years.
Applications are slow to respond and crash often as well. I really think with ubuntu’s history that they are inserting bloating code into the open-source applications because no where else in Linux have I seen such sluggishness.
As you know with ubuntu’s backpedaling forcing a mobile first interface, pushing stuff on people (like the still present but hidden amazon spyware) back and forth, I would not recommend anyone to use this distro, for desktop or server use.
This is definitely not for beginners or people who are new to Linux. An awful first impression how this is the so-called “representative” and “best” Linux distro.
It is wise to look elsewhere because ubuntu further and further does not look or act like Linux, but proprietary junk masquerading as Linux.
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Version: 24.04
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-09-19
Votes: 12
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I'm running Ubuntu on an older server-grade workstation with the following specs:
Intel® Xeon® W-2125 @ 4.00GHz × 8 and an entry NVIDIA Quadro P400 GPU.
After the initial install, I encountered issues with choppy video playback and occasional crashes, caused by the default open-source graphics driver. Manually installing the proprietary NVIDIA 580 driver through Software & Updates → Additional Drivers resolved the problem.
Coming from Pop!_OS, I missed its tiling window manager. To replicate that experience, I installed Pop Shell via GNOME extensions, using a combination of online guides and terminal commands. Now, I’ve got tiling window management in Ubuntu—just like on Pop!_OS.
Overall, I’m quite happy with this setup. It blends the best features of Ubuntu, Pop!_OS, and Debian, optimized for my hardware.
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Version: 22.04
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-09-15
Votes: 0
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I'm running Ubuntu on an older server-grade workstation with the following specs:
Intel® Xeon® W-2125 @ 4.00GHz × 8 and an entry NVIDIA Quadro P400 GPU.
After the initial install, I encountered issues with choppy video playback and occasional crashes, caused by the default open-source graphics driver. Manually installing the proprietary NVIDIA 580 driver through Software & Updates → Additional Drivers resolved the problem.
Coming from Pop!_OS, I missed its tiling window manager. To replicate that experience, I installed Pop Shell via GNOME extensions, using a combination of online guides and terminal commands. Now, I’ve got tiling window management in Ubuntu—just like on Pop!_OS.
Overall, I’m quite happy with this setup. It blends the best features of Ubuntu, Pop!_OS, and Debian, optimized for my hardware.
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Version: 24.04
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-09-09
Votes: 7
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Running Ubuntu since its very first release, where I received new updates free by regular postal services, a package full of CDs and stickers. Hell, I miss those good-old-days..... Today, I am still satified with it, particularly the long-term support versions and their updates. All my hardware i being supported. It is very stable and it is very well maintained, I am not always happy with the mixture of deb installs versus the use of snaps. Personally, I do not like the snaps too much, although I understand they are easy to use.
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Version: 24.04
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-09-07
Votes: 13
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I've been using Ubuntu for quite some time now, and I can confidently say it’s the best Linux distribution out there. What I love most is its incredible hardware support — it runs smoothly both on the latest machines and on older hardware that many other systems have already left behind. This makes Ubuntu a perfect choice whether you want to breathe new life into an old laptop or get the most out of cutting-edge technology. Stable, user-friendly, and always up to date — Ubuntu simply delivers. As for newcomers from Windows world Ubuntu LTS is the best entry into Linux. Although maybe Mint is even better and easier because of resemlance of GUI.
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Version: 25.04
Rating: 8
Date: 2025-09-04
Votes: 1
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The first Linux distro I tried was Ubuntu, with the first LTS Dapper Drake in 2006. I had no idea about linux, and thought I couldn't use it since my hardware didn't come with linux drivers... I ended up misunderstanding Ubuntu/linux and though I disliked Windows I continued to use it.
Then some 10 years later and Win10 was being pushed on us, I found I couldn't stand Windows anymore and had to give Linux another go. It had to be Ubuntu again, and this time I stuck with it. For 2 years it worked mostly well, some bugs along the way, but overall usable. Then however I came across Linux MInt, and that ended up being my preferred distro, pretty much.
I kind of dismissed Ubuntu, and used Mint, PopOS, Nobara, AntiX, and some others.
Everything was fine, until I had problems with my GPU Nvidia driver, or firmware. I'm still not sure what was the cause. But I found that Wayland handled this problem better than x11, and I tried to move on over to that. Mint however does not have good enough Wayland support, or not good enough for my taste I guess. AntiX would also work but wasn't really my cup of tea.
I ended up installing Ubuntu again, and the Wayland support so far has been good enough.
That was all just on one computer, but that's not the only one I got. That computer had a technical problem Wayland handled (at least better than x11). But the benefit of Wayland also goes into security. When I came to Linux it was to get away from Windows and get better privacy, but security is also important.
For me that admittedly is not very good with computers, I end up avoiding distro's like Arch and it's derivatives. Ubuntu has a fairly new kernel if not the most new, it's fairly usable with not too much problems and seems to (so far) have good enough Wayland support for me. And if not one can change back to x11 also on Ubuntu.
Not a big fan of Snaps, I have to admit. But, flatpak is possible to install and seems to work fine. I usually go with the official desktop for a distro, so I probably won't be using the Cinnamon of Ubuntu, not sure if it would work well with Wayland anyway.
So what can I say, it's not the distro I'd prefer but it kind of saved the day for me, at least until Mint get better Wayland support. I was also considering PopOS, but they seem busy with Cosmic. So I have to give credit. I will probably move over to Ubuntu on all my active computers.
The versions I use are both 24.04 LTS and 25.04, both with 6.14 kernel.
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Version: 24.04
Rating: 5
Date: 2025-08-31
Votes: 0
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I wanted to love Ubuntu Desktop for its native support for Nvidia and ZFS to do local AI/ML development on a dual Xeon E5-2698v4 workstation with an RTX A5000,192gb ECC DDR4 and a 4x 2TB NVMe ZFS storage array for a PostgreSQL DB. But I’ve had to reinstall it 5 times SO FAR after updating drivers and regular OS components wiping out one critical component or another (mostly grub). The last update to fix broken Nvidia container driver support corrupted grub AGAIN! So if I want to try to stick with Ubuntu - I’ll be on my 6th install. I’m getting pretty good at it, but completely sick of it. I’ve got over 40 years of professional computing experience starting with punch cards - so I’m no nube. I won’t call myself a Linux expert but I’ve been able to fix everything from a car or tractor to networks, to high availability SaaS platforms that I invented (a multitenant loan origination system SaaS platform responsible for $100 billion/year in lending). I obviously have zero interest in gaming given my rig - so take my review in consideration with your usecase.
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Version: 24.04
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-08-30
Votes: 3
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I installed Ubuntu 24.04 on Lenovo laptop - and from the smooth installation untill now it works without any glitch. It boots very fast, although you can disable a handful of services if you don't use them (I use AI grok to be sure not to disable something important). All hardware is identified correctly. That's why Ubuntu is my first candidate for a new laptop. I don't care about snap as from the first look it works not as bad as I expected. Otherwise the distro is minimalistic with default installation option. I give clear 10 out of 10.
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Version: 24.04
Rating: 4
Date: 2025-08-23
Votes: 0
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I bought a Mini PC desktop with a older AMD 3550H mobile APU in it but has 16GB of RAM and 512Gb storage. It came with Windows 11 Pro and when I installed Ubuntu I actually expected a better performing little PC. But what I experienced was a worse experience over Windows 11. I understand the bad reviews here, I concur that Ubuntu has lost some of its luster over the years. SNAP packages still don't cut it vs .deb apps. The whole OS seems to lack a balance between working great on well spec'd desktop CPU's and older less performing mobile CPU's. My 3550H was no slouch in 2019 and with 4 cores and 8 threads it should be able to run Ubuntu as well if not better than Windows 11 Pro. In my experience Ubuntu just feels unkept and buggy and its just become a sort of average release rather then a premium top tier Linux desktop. I will most likely go back to something else, maybe not Windows because I dislike where that OS is going. But certainly not Ubuntu because it seems they don't care that much about the desktop being premium.
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Version: 25.04
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-08-08
Votes: 5
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I’m happily using Ubuntu XFCE Edition after trying many different distros.
Most of them had some flaw—whether it was lack of support for suspend/sleep, video playback issues, missing Google Online Accounts integration, printer driver problems, or limited customization of the panel and window title bar. This includes Fedora, Mint, MX Linux, and Debian.
In the end, I’ve settled on Ubuntu XFCE.
The only tweaks I needed were:
Mount Google Drive on XFCE or MATE desktops (Ubuntu, Linux Mint) with a couple of terminal commands.
Fix the App Center’s GL rendering issue by switching to the Snap edge channel.
Add Window Button Menu to the default XFCE panel to view open windows by name.
Now, it’s the perfect distro for my needs.
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Version: 25.04
Rating: 2
Date: 2025-07-25
Votes: 1
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As a person who been around Linux for a very long time, I have installed and tested quite a large quantity of Linux Distributions and Desktops.
This has to be the worst I have seen from Ubuntu, to start the ISO is 6 Gig , second after finishing the Install on a NON virtual machine with hardware made in past two years there were no error's how ever the software store would not install some software, I went thru a software update as per request system needed updates, things went south from there , multiple errors after reboot, system became unstable, I tried the software store again to see If could install applications , I have to click the install icon twice ...the first time I thought the app had installed but after a couple of seconds it stated not installed, if that not weird...never seen this on any other distribution or desktop.
The interface looked OK , but again is not usable. The developers need to take a hard look at this before releasing something like this half broken desktop.
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Version: 24.04
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-07-25
Votes: 8
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In general, very Pleased (24.04) . Nice UI, Great Stability, Lots of Support, Everything just Works, Driver Manager, Good Security and Snaps are working Fine.
Cons are more Subjective, but for myself, None.
Great Distro, in my Opinion
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Version: 25.04
Rating: 1
Date: 2025-07-23
Votes: 0
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Its not stable and good as before which ubuntu lost in 24.04 LTS release, GNOME 48 with bugs? core dumps? low gaming performance somehow?? glitching windows, broken UI elements... thats goes like that, its trash as i call, 24.10 is better than LTS and this ARM trash, as in ARM version which i tested on X ELite 78-100, Windows performs better know that so do not change, stay at it, because its not stable enough, somehow applications starts at second launch and gets broken UI elements such as GNOME Settings which is a minimal requirement stable thing that needed to be on linux distro, if you cannot set a setting on your computer, what it means at the end? stock honda civic 120HP yea thats right, you cannot go up because Settings app doesnt launch, ahh whats this, auto shut down engine at red light, too bad you cannot close it because Settings app doesnt work!
Ubuntu got broken on 24.04 LTS (except 24.10) and keeps going like that, quality of programming and stability which they offer to workstations are gone, ubuntu pro is another way to scam companies as offering nothing.
if you want to use ubuntu, you have limited time before 22.04 lts support ends, yea thats right, thats the only stable ubuntu on internet right now, as they killed 20.04, only left is 22.04, go and use it before time ends.
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Version: 24.04
Rating: 8
Date: 2025-07-22
Votes: 2
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Ubuntu is a fantastically stable and reliable distro. If you just want something that just works and has a nice modern feel, then Ubuntu is an excellent choice. I've had 0 stability issues in the 6 months I've been using it and has been a great all rounder for me personally.
My main criticism of Ubuntu would be it's lack of customisation compared to some other distros, and it being a bit heavier than some other alternatives (still nothing compared to Windows 11). I've personally had no complaints in terms of gaming performance, but you could probably squeeze a bit more out of your system with a lighter distro.
For me personally, the tradeoff of a slightly heavier distro and lack of customisation is worth it considering the stability, reliability and modern feel of Ubuntu. It's not for everyone, but it is a solid choice if you just want things to work and feel nice.
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Version: 24.04
Rating: 6
Date: 2025-07-22
Votes: 0
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I was a fan of Ubuntu for ease of use.
I recently installed it on my old dual core i3 cpu and 12 gigs of RAM and I was fed up with snap.
Installing or uninstalling took 20 minutes, uninstalling snap corrupted the gdm3 , not sure but I did manage to do it. It also slows down starting of apps to good 30 seconds. I will try some other distro to see if hardware is the issue.
Currently quite disappointed with the performance.
However installation and stability cannot be questioned. It doesn't crash or act up, nothing buggy, All things work very nicely once they are launched, but delay of 30 seconds is too much, you launch firefox and for 25km swin in lake, come back have shower, have breakfast. watch a movie and firefox is still loading. Just kidding but ya at times it is too tiring , and installation of software via snap is like you can add 2 weeks of camping in the woods.
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Version: 24.04
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-07-12
Votes: 8
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Ubuntu LTS has been my daily workhorse since sometime in 2009. I do have a current point release (25.04) on a "liberated" Chromebook, and I also use Ubuntu Studio (also 24.04 LTS) for multimedia production. And I should mention a small army of Raspberry Pi's I'm using for all sorts of tasks and experiments. I've done my distro hopping, and I like to test-drive a number of other distros (usually, a Debian or a Guix, but also some of the OpenSuse family distros), but for production-ready, daily use, nothing beats Ubuntu, 20 years after its initial release.
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Version: 25.04
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-07-02
Votes: 7
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Happily using Ubuntu Cinnamon edition since switching over from Mint Linux. Mint somehow screws up the Windows title bar of Firefox with weird spacing which is a major dealbreaker since I frequently us Tab Overview to review my opened Firefox tabs in a list by hitting upper left corner with mouse without looking, sort of like Gnome Task Overview.
Ubuntu Cinnamon if you like traditional Windows 11 desktop experience, or other Ubuntu flavors like KDE.
Ubuntu with Flavors is all you need for all.
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Version: 25.04
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-06-21
Votes: 7
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This the best release yet for me even the camera work on the first try!! What a great improvement !! I work with a lot of Laptops and that was always an issue. The Team did a great job an fixing this! I would now put this release ahead of POP
Trade-View was also easy to install for all the guys who are using the trading platform for trading and making back testing .
* Overall, I am glad that Linux Ubuntu 25.04 is a robust, cost-effective, and highly recommended solution for schools seeking a reliable and high-performing operating system. I'd also like to add Debian Linux to this review, as Ubuntu is based on Debian, which several friends of mine use here in Texas.
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Version: 24.04
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-06-10
Votes: 48
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* Installed Linux Ubuntu 24.04 LTS in a school, replacing Windows 10 as its support nears expiry. This migration has been an absolute success; I'm scoring it a 10/10.
* Advantages: Linux Ubuntu 24.04 LTS offers phenomenal stability with its five-year support cycle, critical for educational environments. Hardware and software support are unparalleled in the Linux world; all our diverse machines and peripherals work out-of-the-box, and the vast software repository provides all the necessary applications. It significantly boosts performance on older hardware, extending device lifespans and saving budget. The active community and comprehensive documentation are also major assets.
* Disadvantages: There's a slight learning curve for users migrating from Windows, though the GNOME desktop is intuitive. Some specific, proprietary Windows-only software can be a challenge, requiring open-source alternatives or virtualization in rare cases.
* Overall, I am glad that Linux Ubuntu 24.04 LTS is a robust, cost-effective, and highly recommended solution for schools seeking a reliable and high-performing operating system. I'd also like to add Debian Linux to this review, as Ubuntu is based on Debian, which several friends of mine use here in Argentina.
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Version: 25.04
Rating: 8
Date: 2025-06-04
Votes: 0
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Ubuntu is amazing. I've been using Snap version of Steam, Discord and many other apps.
Had to resort to enabling Flatpak/Flathub to grab EasyEffects, JamesDSP, Heroic Games Launcher and Prism Launcher.
I've had one issue with the Snap version of Steam and that was one game would always hang / freeze. Browsing back to the Steam page on the Snap Store and going to the steam-on-snap github page to troubleshoot and using terminal to "snap connect steam" some stuff fixed the problem and I've had zero issues since and games run great.
One minus with this though is that in my opinion an end-user shouldn't have to go and troubleshoot to "snap connect" stuff in terminal to be able to play games on Steam.
It should be default in the Snap in the very beginning when you download the application in my opinion.
Other than that, I've got no problems with Snap and I'm a happy Ubuntu user. Super stable and reliable.
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Version: 24.04
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-05-29
Votes: 35
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To start with the obvious, NO you are NOT forced to use Snaps, Snaps are the default for Ubuntu but it is a Linux distro you can install whatever you like, whether that be Flatpaks, AppImages, .deb packages, or even compile from source. NO, Ubuntu does NOT collect telemetry unless you agree to sending basic device metrics, again, this is an open source Linux distro so this can be easily confirmed.
Now, Ubuntu 22.04.2 is an excellent distro, often disregarded as a "beginner distro" by those who either don't have a clue about Linux or those who think it isn't Linux unless you're creating the partitions manually. It does a lot of config for you out of the box, this is the year 2025, the days of IBM mainframes are over compadre.
With Ubuntu you get an extremely stable distro that works out of the box with everything you need, you are free to strip it down and replace whatever you like (again Linux!) or build on the defaults they give you. I've been using various flavours of Linux since the early 2000's, I've tried loads of them and there are many great distros out for there to suit every taste, yet I always come back to Ubuntu because I need to get stuff done, Ubuntu gets stuff done in an elegant and reliable way.
Don't fall for the Snaps propaganda, nothing I use is a Snap yet I'm using Ubuntu, weird!
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Version: 25.04
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-05-14
Votes: 6
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25.04 feels slightly faster than 24.10.
Pros:
* Stable performance
* Option to install without unnecessary applications
* Nice tweaks for the GNOME interface without breaking it
Cons:
* Dealing with snaps can sometimes be challenging
* On some PCs, Bluetooth does not work correctly after sleep
Additional Notes:
* Version 25.04 handles NTFS disks better than 24.04 and 24.10, though support is still not perfect
* It would be great to change the pointer style from the Settings — instead of using dconf or other tweak tools
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Version: 24.04
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-05-14
Votes: 15
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Bunun kadar mükemmel bir distro daha yoktur. Kur ve kullan. Herkese özellikle de yeni başlayanlara mutlaka Ubuntu'yu önerin. Kullanıcı dostu. Steam'daki bütün oyunları sorunsuz oynarsınız. Sizlere Linux uyumlu oyunları seçmenizi öneririm. Windows tabanlı oyunları da Steam uygulamasının içindeki proton uyumluluk katmanıyla sorunsuz şekilde oynarsınız. Windows'a bağımlı kalmanıza gerek yok. Bütün işlerinizi Ubuntu ile sorunsuz şekilde çözersiziz.xhektor.wordpress.com Bu adres de sizlere Ubuntu'yu anlatıyorum. Bir göz atın. Selamlar.
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Version: 25.04
Rating: 8
Date: 2025-05-04
Votes: 2
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Ubuntu version 25.04 is a really successful release of this distribution. I liked the Gnome graphical environment itself, despite the fact that I did not find the option to change the cursor in the settings and after installing the cursor theme from snap, they are not displayed in either customize or settings. The sound in this distribution is amazing thanks to Easy Effects. I personally recommend this distribution mainly for people for whom efficiency is not the highest priority but convenience.
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Version: 25.04
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-04-30
Votes: 3
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This as to be one of the best Ubuntu release in years specially for gaming it offers something different for every user type which is a good thing.
Pro:
-Fast & Stable
-performance in gaming equals something like cachy os
-Customisation implemented makes sense
Cons:
-Snaps but by default not many installed and easily avoidable so not much of a con for me i use deb and flatpak
so again great release gives you everything you need to accomplish whatever you want.
I distro hopped a lot since 2012 in the last 6 years i have been mostly using arch base on my gaming pc but now i don't feel the need to use arch as Ubuntu offers similar performance.
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Version: 24.10
Rating: 2
Date: 2025-04-29
Votes: 1
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Ubuntu has been my main Linux work environment for the past 8 years. However, starting with 22 LTS and 24 LTS (main focus of this review) I've had nothing but problem after problem.
Starting from the install, the Ubuntu 24 LTS installer constantly crashes on various virtual machine environments and various hardware. How can you use this if you cannot even install?! As I like to multi-boot in order to have various versions of Ubuntu installed in order to triage technical customer issues, I can no longer encrypt the hard drive when installing onto a custom (multi-boot) partitioned hard drive. And Ubuntu claims they have a high focus on security.
During use, I've noticed that overall usage is flaky at best. Some software works great and that same software ran again doesn't work at all so you have to reboot your machine. Yes - this sounds like Windows because this is way that Ubuntu is starting to feel. They're also asking for you to provide crash reports, sign up for Ubuntu Pro (no thanks), among other not-so-good stuff.
Overall, Ubuntu is bloated, flaky, and you spend more time fixing your system than getting real work done. For now Ubuntu is going in the trash like most other distros. This distro /was/ a great start and /was/ solid but not anymore.
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Version: 22.04
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-04-17
Votes: 5
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Ubuntu is one of the best distros available. Especially for using it as a server... certainly the most documented one and used all over the place... a lot of tutorials and blogs which describe how to achieve certain things.
There are other distros as well, but if you get into trouble that is a big problem, it's hard to find solutions or to fix problems... you need to be an expert... especially if using Arch linux for example.
I'm using Ubuntu since 2015 and never had any second thoughts about it. I recommend it always to anyone who wants to try linux.
Pros: Great for personal use and software developers
Cons: Not for gaming or some heavy multimedia
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Version: 24.04
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-04-07
Votes: 28
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Ubuntu 24.04 is a fantastic release—easily one of the best I’ve used in years. It feels polished, modern, and finally brings together everything that makes a Linux desktop truly enjoyable. I’ve been using Linux on and off since the mid-2000s, and this release genuinely feels like a return to form. My Linux journey began with Ubuntu 6.04, back when the orange and brown interface had its own quirky charm and the system felt light and responsive. I stuck with Ubuntu for years until the transition to Unity. While I respect the ambition behind Unity, it just didn’t click with me. It felt like too much of a departure from the classic desktop metaphor, and it introduced friction into my daily workflow.
That’s when I made the switch to elementary OS—version 4, I believe. At the time, it was clean, beautiful, and minimal. It gave me the stable base of Ubuntu with a design language I loved. elementary OS served me well for several years, but over time, I began to feel like development stalled or at least diverged from the direction I wanted. The most recent release, elementary OS 8, was a real letdown. It felt buggy and incomplete, and many of the features I relied on either didn’t work properly or were missing altogether. There were UI inconsistencies, hardware issues, and an overall sense that the polish just wasn’t there anymore.
That disappointment led me to try Ubuntu again—and wow, what a difference. Ubuntu 24.04 is clean, fast, and refreshingly easy to use. GNOME has matured dramatically over the years, and I think it’s finally at a point where it feels intuitive, elegant, and powerful. The shell no longer feels like it’s fighting against me—it’s a joy to use. Features like dynamic workspaces, the overview screen, and the built-in search are genuinely useful and feel like they’ve been refined through years of iteration. It’s impressive how well the desktop adapts to different workflows, whether you’re a keyboard-heavy power user or prefer point-and-click simplicity.
I was also pleasantly surprised by how seamless everything works out of the box. No driver issues, no weird display scaling quirks, no broken package dependencies—just a solid, reliable system. Snap, which I was previously skeptical of, now feels well-integrated. The App Center is responsive, attractive, and finally useful—not just for Snap packages, but for .deb files as well. I love the flexibility this offers, letting me install software from various sources without hunting around online or worrying about compatibility.
Overall, Ubuntu 24.04 feels like a culmination of years of improvement, and it's clear a lot of care went into this release. It's accessible to newcomers yet powerful enough for veterans. After experimenting with countless distros over the years, I’m genuinely excited to be back on Ubuntu. It’s stable, modern, and respectful of the user’s time. I think Canonical absolutely nailed it with this release.
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Version: 24.10
Rating: 8
Date: 2025-03-28
Votes: 1
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Ubuntu works really well and it shows that they did a lot of work to make Ubuntu more gaming friendly there is still work to be done that's why i gave it 8 but they are on the right track.Don't listen to all those snap haters you don't have to use snaps if you don't want to my setup is strictly .deb and flatpak no snaps and it works great.
Pros:
very polished
fast and stable
recent kernel and drivers
easy to set up good for beginners and advance user's
Cons:
some gaming packages like mangohud and lutris and protontricks are outdated but i fixed this issue pretty easily mangohud=github lutris=.deb protontricks=flatpak
Good job Ubuntu team keep up the good work.
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Version: 24.04
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-03-28
Votes: 14
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Ubuntu was my first Linux, back in 2005 on CD, and it will definitely be my last! I currently have 24.04.2 on my PCs and this wonderful OS is not only beautiful, but also very stable, fast and wonderful to use. The installation came with the latest Nvidia driver, all drivers for printer, scanner, camera and WLaN and with Wayland my gaming experience is just perfect in terms of FPS and overall rendering. I think it's not for nothing that there are so many variations of Ubuntu, such as Kubuntu, Xubuntu,...etc. And then there are distributions like Linux Mint, which are based on Debian/Ubuntu: I think because Canonical just does a great job with Ubuntu.
So I'm looking forward to the next 20 years with Ubuntu, because I think it's perfect!
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Version: 24.04
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-03-27
Votes: 15
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I love to tinker, and test dozens of distributions each year, but when I need a stable production machine with a purpose I always come back to Ubuntu. Variety is what makes Linux great, it's also an Achilles’ heel. Ubuntu is stable, polished, well documented and has a large community you can turn to for help. There’s a lot of hate for Snap, and I prefer Flatpack, but that’s easily installed and not an issue to me. I have multiple servers to keep running for 55 end users and Ubuntu has never let me down.
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Version: 24.10
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-03-25
Votes: 5
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I keep coming back to Ubuntu. Why? Everything works, everything works when managed by it, and everything continues to work. I am not particularly demanding with hardware, but phone (Bluetooth and USB connections), e-reader (USB), headphones (BT), speakers (BT) and chessboard (BT) all work. It is remarkable how often distributions fail, even with the "easy" USB connections. Windows 11 is less reliable than Ubuntu here, as its Bluetooth implementation has occasional fits without warning and it often tries to be too clever with USB. Just connect and show me the whole device file system!
The other huge advantage of Ubuntu is that it is primarily a corporate distribution, so Canonical has a vested interest in getting it right and keeping it secure with a continuous stream of updates. A lot of hot air is emitted about snaps; in the corporate world, secure installation of the right software from verified sources is a big thing and, in day-to-day use, downloading an installer then running it vanished, in my experience, about 20 years ago. It was no surprise that, as a vendor whose operating system is involved in all sorts of critical tasks, Canonical decided to get a grip of software distribution.
(For the record, I have the great whales - Firefox, Thunderbird, LibreOffice and Vivaldi - as snaps and almost everything else as flatpaks. Although flatpaks are far from perfect, Canonical really needs to tackle the annoying issue that a lot of snaps are well behind the current version of the software they package).
I give a rare 10 because you don't know how good Ubuntu is until you realise how many inconsistencies and even errors there are in other distributions.
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Version: 24.04
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-03-13
Votes: 46
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Ubuntu LTS is great. Until now I was using another great distro - Fedora. But I encountered problems with installing Nvidia and working with Virtualbox, which I need to play chess program in the old Windows7 environment. That application doesn't have Linux version. I tried other distros and neither satisfied me with both needed Nvidia and Virtualbox. Except Ubuntu. It works jest as expected without any flaws. Other things which I noticed during distro hopping : Ubuntu boots much faster. If installed with default option it's just clean - no stupid unneeded apps other distros are bloated with. You can easily install them yourself if you wish.
As for me I don't remove snap functionality, I simply ignore it. Just install flatpak and use it : sudo apt install flatpak.
All in all: 10 out of 10!
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Version: 24.10
Rating: 1
Date: 2025-03-12
Votes: 0
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I have been using ubuntu for a few years now. I like but it has gone south. Almost every upgrade renders my system non-bootable. Requiring rescue with a live CD. This is the third time in the last year. Ubuntu is to be avoided because of wayland. It left me with a kernel panic not syncing vfs unable to mount. Ubuntu seems to blame Ubuntu, but the maintainers are ultimately responsible for the updates.
I am done with Ubuntu. Debian will cruise along for years without any issues.
Bye-Bye ubuntu write if you get work... Snapd, Flatpak, Wayland... What else?
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Version: 24.04
Rating: 2
Date: 2025-03-07
Votes: 0
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I recently installed 24.04 (the Ubuntu LTS), after running 18.01 for years. I am finding 24.04 VERY BUGGY. There are touchpad issues and inadequate provision for adjustment without a lot of file tweaking, and even with the recommended tweaking, things do not work that well. I am running 2 Dell Precision laptops that must run the Ubuntu LTS because of work. In 18.01 it was possible to change file colors to help keep track of work history, and that's just impossible with 24.04. I have used 24.04 for two weeks now, and I hate it more every day. Written 03-07-2025, maybe things will improve. I do not want to have to install a second OS (Mint maybe) but I may have to. I am NOT a Linux guru, and I have had little time to tweak things. But 24.04 seems greatly crapified versus 18.01. I hope that at work we will decide to change over to Fedora, which I have also used previously, and loved.
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Version: 24.04
Rating: 8
Date: 2025-03-05
Votes: 0
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Ubuntu used to be a good distro for those with little Linux experience, but now it's best for those with a lot of experience and want something that's stable and has all the packages.
The process for encrypted dual boot, such as with Windows or another OS, has become impossible for all but the most advanced users as well due to changes in the Ubuntu desktop installer. I did it by manually creating the partitions, installing the server version of Ubuntu then installing gnome from the command line. Others have installed Ubuntu desktop to an non-encrypted partition then rsynced it to an encrypted one & updated the config. Way too much work for something that used to be a mouse click, and still is in distros like Fedora.
But once you get through all that, Ubuntu is still the best when you need a stable distro with all the best packages.
Supports ZFS out of the box, most AI/ML products are built for it (like AMD ROCm). Compared to Fedora where just installing ZFS is a pain, and you can't get compatible packages for pytorch-rocm / rocm-hips (pytorch only supports previous stable ROCm, while dnf only has latest rocm).
Pretty much the best Gnome experience outside of Fedora. Ubuntu doesn't make too many changes, and they are all extensions you can disable + snap which can be uninstalled (see Baeldung's article for removing snap from Ubuntu).
Wouldn't recommend the non LTS releases like 12.10 since the primary benefit of Ubuntu is the large number of packages, most of which (such as PPAs) are only available for LTS.
However, if the packages you need are all covered in the Fedora dnf or flatpaks, Fedora is definitely the way to go. Especially now that Ubuntu makes encrypted dual booting nearly impossible while it's a mouse click in Fedora.
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Version: 24.04
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-03-03
Votes: 35
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Ubuntu is the great entry point into Linux world for many people including me. It's easy to install and use. It's very polished and good looking distro. Ubuntu boot time is very quick, it's certainly optimized. I never had any issue with hardware, incl Nvidia drivers. Many years I was using either Mint, or Fedora. But this year I tried again Ubuntu and decided that it suits me even better on my home laptop. The CPU is not as hot as on other distros and the fan is mostly silent and inactive. The only thing you need to do after installation is to remove snapd and you have a great and reliable OS. So I rate it as clear 10 out of 10.
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Version: 24.04
Rating: 5
Date: 2025-02-28
Votes: 0
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I don't want say anything negative here, but I feel I need to at least vice a concern here , File Manager is the one tool we do not want any glitches with ...but this version of Ubuntu 24.04 is very bad in my book , I have lot's of Linux systems nad have used and administered Linux for past 10 years , this Ubuntu version makes me very uncomfortable , due to copy-cut and paste is a nightmare, the system seems to hang on a Modern Machines Intermittently, producing errors such as No copy or No Paste, selecting files or directory's for copy and paste seems very very inconsistent as to compared to Linux distributions on the SAME system with same hardware, which does not make us sleep well at night. Background , I was copying simple JPEG's and text files from one folder to another, using a computer mouse , the Ubuntu system did not register the action, at first I thought well maybe my wireless mouse battery is low , no....So I logged out and booted into another Ubuntu based Linux Distribution with absolute no glitches on the file manager. So my guess the Ubuntu file manager or system is main issue, which again does not make me comfortably using this system if the file manager can not produce Basic actions needed , this I will give this a 5 rating.
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Version: 24.04
Rating: 5
Date: 2025-02-28
Votes: 0
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The reason it received a 5* is that Ubuntu 22.04 worked Flawlessly, Well almost. when I upgraded from Ubuntu 22.04 to Ubuntu 24.04 it flaked out on me. wiped my system cleaned tried to install Ubuntu 24.04 clean & it still flaked out. So I went back to Ubuntu 22.04. I know Ubuntu gets a lot hate, but I love it. Ubuntu 24.04 just doesn't want to install properly & if it does it reports I don't know application or kernel errors. Errors that Ubuntu 22.04 didn't report. Still with Ubuntu but installed KDE Plasma DE on top, still have issues but such is life.
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Version: 24.04
Rating: 3
Date: 2025-02-28
Votes: 0
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Did a clean install to 24.04 because the upgrade from 22.04 didn't work. After ~2 weeks I went back to 22.04 because 24.04 has too many problems and doesn't bring anything useful. Same kernel as 22.04.5 and some minor version on other system.
-Canonical put even more effort in pushing snap store by disabling .appimage application. Well, they run but you have to reconfigure AppArmor for the applications and the average user doesn't know how to do that. Python installation is also Ubuntu specific and has another non-standard package manager for Ubuntu 24.04.
-they put in a new buggy sound system Pipewire (and Pulse isn't installed by default). It doesn't work right with Proton/Wine. Audio/video Codecs are also messed up. Again this can be fixed by replacing it with Pulse, again something new users can't do. No fix for some codecs.
-messed up libraries structure so many 3rd party apps don't have builds for 24.04. Many developers/maintainers didn't waste time making a version that works just with Ubuntu 24.04.
Over the years Canonical has gotten a Microsoft mentality, if it works mess with it, push proprietary software, modify the UbuntuOS so it get away from mainstream Linux. 22.04 will be the end of the line with Ubuntu. Currently considering Debian, Fedora or OpenSuse as replacement.
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Version: 24.04
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-02-26
Votes: 2
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I am impressed by the quality of latest LTS version of Ubuntu. Boots faster than any other distro, no glitches, no issues with Wifi card which I had with Debian,e.g. Software is quite fresh. Overall it's about impecable, but there are things to improve. For curiousity I installed a few of applications from snap: Okular, Libreoffice, Kolourpaint. Well, I know how quick they load up in other distros, here in Ubuntu I notice quite a delay. Kolourpaint refuses to start at all. That's bad because for novice users it will produce negative image of the system, not of snap repository. Thus minus one. 9 of 10 is very good anyway! And I decided to use it as a daily OS on my home laptops.
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Version: 24.10
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-02-16
Votes: 13
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I love Ubuntu! It is a major and historic distribution in the world of Linux and one of the first that I installed with ease with Warty, 20 years ago now, after Knoppix and Gentoo, when I discovered this world. I've tested many others but always end up going back to Ubuntu. It's stable, efficient and the interface is magnificent. I find that too often, we give him an unfair trial, like for Snaps which work very well. Certainly, the price to pay for a company that innovates and tries to make Linux accessible to as many people as possible.
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Version: 24.04
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-02-15
Votes: 13
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Ubuntu Desktop offers the smoothest GNOME experience I’ve had so far. If you’re a fan of GNOME, this is undoubtedly one of the best distributions to use. As a widely used and well-established distro, there's not much new to add that hasn’t already been said. However, I do have one gripe: the initial setup requires you to update the Software Center via the terminal. This is something that users should be informed about upfront, as it could catch some off guard.
Despite that minor issue, I can confidently recommend Ubuntu 24.04 as a reliable daily driver. It’s stable, polished, and a great choice for both newcomers and experienced users.
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Version: 24.10
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-02-07
Votes: 2
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Ubuntu 24.10 is a solid release. The ideal replacement, if you are a ex Windows/Mac user, or seasoned GNU/Linux user. From all the distro's I know, It probably has the best combo of good looks, great usability, compatibility, and refinement.I am happy with the installer.
The Pro's:
- Easy to install and use
- Great compatibility (my touchscreen worked out of the box, like all other hardware)
- Very good desktop experience, when it comes to looks and functionality and performance.
- overall good experience
- Ubuntu 24.10 is the ideal Operating system for work or study.
The Cons:
- More and more becomes a Snap package. I avoid this on my installation.
I end it with a few remarks:
there was an issue with trim support for my SSD when using LVM/Luks encryption. Apparently Ubuntu decided not to open the Luks encrypted container with the "--allow-discards --persistent" flag. I fixed this after my installation with the refresh option in cryptsetup.
Ater installation I've used the following command:
"sudo cryptsetup --allow-discards --persistent refresh dm_crypt-1"
Then reboot, and trim was working.
I also avoid Snap packages (and even replaced the Firefox snap with a deb) when installing software.
I overall give Ubuntu 10 out of 10.
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Version: 24.04
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-02-05
Votes: 7
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After my switch from Windows to Linux I installed the top ten of the Distrowatch list one by one and was not really satisfied with any of the distros, but this was mainly due to my failed and spoiled by Win requirements, but because Ubuntu left the best and most beautiful impression I stuck with it. I have to say that Ubuntu 24.04 has delivered impressive performance on my 3 PCs (2x desktop, 1X notebook) since the point release. Not only does it have a great engine under the hood, I also think the look and feel is fantastic, both the color scheme of the desktop and the feel. The installation with my Ventoy stick, which by the way works great, went quickly and with just a few clicks and the result was an OS that worked perfectly from then on. Despite many reports to the contrary, the snaps run quickly and smoothly for me. And I found it fascinating that all the hardware worked immediately and without any problems, even though I have an i5 14400f which, without the integrated graphics chip, was only satisfied with Nomodeset for some distros.
Long Story Short: A perfect and stable system for me with a beautiful feast for the eyes!
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Version: 24.10
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-02-04
Votes: 0
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Being since long years mostly a Windows user, my interesting in Linux distros keeps coming and going away depending on the context and the machine I have... When my Linux fever starts again, and I begin to try various distros, this is the one I keep returning too. It was also the first Linux distro I ever saw. For me the most intuitive, robust, capable distro that works on a variety of contests with machines of average specs (not lower end). IMHO really a joy to use and should be the first option for an upcoming Windows user.
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Version: 24.10
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-02-02
Votes: 18
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Ubuntu was my first experience with Linux years ago, and honestly, I didn't like it at all after transitioning from Windows. After trying out different distributions, I returned to Ubuntu, and now with version 24.10, I prefer the gnome desktop environment. Version 47 with its customization capabilities, offers a beautiful experience.
Everything works well, whether new or old hardware, thanks to the 6.11 kernel. Gaming is great overall; any multiplayer issues seem to be related to the game developers rather than the system itself.
No doubt the most polished and inviting distribution for a new way of doing things.
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Version: 24.04
Rating: 1
Date: 2025-01-15
Votes: 0
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My rating would be lower if there the score dropdown had negative numbers, even though my first impression was above average. The more you learn about it, and use it the worse it gets. I could write a book here, but suffice to say, this was not my cup of tea. It has a very slow boot. Software is only via Ubuntu apps. Security is so bad you can't boot from a USB and pull your files from the HDD. The snap files are outdated and in at least 2 cases have bugs that cannot be fixed due to the integration required from python. The documentation speaks of security and cloning user computers systems right down to the chipset in the same paragraph. How stupid do they think we are? If we want security we wouldn't have our computers connected to the internet. Putting our data in the cloud is for resale and for spying by those who buy access. We should be paid to use their OS.
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Version: 24.10
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-01-15
Votes: 12
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After trying nearly 30 of the top distros on this site on my Linux test PC which is an antiquated laptop dependent on intel drivers to function with just 2 Cores, 6GB of Ram originally no SSD but i changed that.
I gave Ubuntu a second look, and the hardware compatability is just unmatched. It operates perfectly with wifi and everything working out of the box. Is it the fastest installer? No but it is a much smoother installer with less chance of an error/failure.
Debian installers cause me nothing but headache these days.
Ubuntu seems to outperform even linux Mint on this old system, Mint bloated quickly as i installed software.
One thing i do not like about Ubuntu is it came with no firewall out of the box and had to search for one on the store.
Other than that I like just about everything else, easy to use. Sleek. Updates are unintrusive. Works well on old hardware as long as you meet the reccomended minimum specifications.
THe store has almost everything a basic user will ever need without having to use SNAPS.
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Version: 24.04
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-01-14
Votes: 6
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The latest Long Term Support release of Ubuntu is generally quite solid. It offers a stable user experience with a desktop environment that's designed to be user-friendly, and the updates are, for the most part, smooth and unobtrusive. However, one aspect of the operating system that I'm not particularly fond of is the way in which updates for the Ubuntu pro are handled. The process feels somewhat pushy, lacking a certain degree of user control. Ideally, I'd prefer to have more autonomy over the timing and method of receiving updates, allowing for greater flexibility and customization. Aside from this one gripe, Ubuntu remains a decent and reliable Linux distribution that's well-suited for everyday use, offering a good balance of stability, usability, and features.
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Version: 24.04
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-01-10
Votes: 15
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I've come back around to Ubuntu as my daily desktop again and again since I made the permanent move from MS Win about 10 years ago. It is a highly functional, stable, polished, well-engineered leader in the Linux desktop world. Easy to install, easy to use, and is supported by one of the best ecosystems available. The only things that keep it from being a 10/10 are a few minor annoyances and quibbles. I use it on low-powered laptops and average deskops without a problem. It generally peforms well in every installation. That includes currently 20.04, 22.04, 24.04, and 24.10. While the leaders always take the arrows, you'll be hard pressed to get all that Ubuntu offers from any other FOSS source.
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Version: 24.04
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-01-09
Votes: 15
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've been thoroughly impressed with my experience using Ubuntu 24.04. As a user who values stability and reliability, I'm pleased to report that Ubuntu delivers on both fronts. The out-of-the-box experience is smooth and intuitive, making it easy to get started. I've also been impressed by the performance boost from previous versions, with my system feeling snappier and applications launching quickly. While snaps are a great feature, allowing me to easily install and update applications, I do find that they can be a little slow upon first start. However, this is a minor quibble and doesn't detract from the overall experience. With a strong and supportive community, Ubuntu is an excellent choice for anyone looking for a reliable and stable Linux distribution.
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Version: 24.04
Rating: 8
Date: 2025-01-06
Votes: 2
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I spent last year testing Linux distros on 4 laptops Dell Latitude E5520, dell latitude e6440, dell inspiron 15 3151, and two Lenovo x130e ThinkPads.
I tested 10 distros 67 test in total.
here is a list for the average user. ( dependability first, easy to used second, and have easy support third )
a list that offer a functioning distro for an average computer which most people have.
1. Debian 12 ( does not work well on older computers that are have less than 2 ghz, no crash , but slow to run, on a modern low spec computer it ran great and was easy to use ).
2. ubuntu ( runs great even in a very old laptop , start slow on every laptop I tested, but ran good after booting, easy to use perhaps the easiest even if it does not look like windows, it will work even if the installation had an issue, connect to all drivers ).
3. mx Linux, and antix basic for very older pcs ( no glitches work great on old and very old machines, not hard to use especially for those of us old enough to see window 95, but with a delighting fast and stable twist. the distro is fast and if you run it on a 2 ghz 4 GB RAM machine it runs amazingly )
3. mint ( stable, easy to use , windows7 like, good speed, but evetime i install it i end up deleting it and I don't know why, perhaps i did not feel that i can config the system as I wanted ).
4.zorin ( faster that ubuntu but I liked the official ubuntu better, I thought the Gnome is a better distro that a normal setting because it allow me , the user, to visually see all my application in an easy way and not go through a list like a normal window, yet it is a stable distro ) .
5. Linux light ( like ubuntu it is slow to start, but it is stable and work on very old machines, it have the mx Linux feel but with less applications which can be a good thing, after my experiment I considered this distro to be installed on one laptop that I was giving away to a friend who is not a computer person and is an older individual.)
6. pop ( fun and fast for an ubuntu based distro but not as stable as I thought, I did crash it twice )
7. lubuntu ( if you configure it may act weird, I also had network issue , only tested that one twice ).
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Version: 24.04
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-01-06
Votes: 2
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People don't seem to know how to use or even install Ubuntu, complaining about bloatware because you just need to install it with the basic options at the time of installation. And yes, Ubuntu is the distro that has the most support from both the maintainer and various manufacturers. It is a distro that has its own personality from the beginning, it has its own system font, this is a visual identity with its orange color and I never wanted to imitate the appearance of Windows as with other interfaces out there, but that depends on each person, but I think that this is a company identity
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Version: 24.10
Rating: 1
Date: 2024-12-27
Votes: 1
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I think .. it's very bloated, hidden reporting packages, data collectors and senders using your bandwidth. pushing upgrade to pro-version in terminal. Starting to look like microsoft windows. No privacy, No respect of users private data, and getting bigger and gigabits bigger .. You should debloat the whole system, remove unnecessary packages, data collectors & senders,. but, it's a lot of work and it's becoming increasingly impossible. I can imagine that someone else is very happy with all that. So, have fun! ;) That's what I think ;)
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Version: 24.04
Rating: 8
Date: 2024-12-25
Votes: 1
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Ubuntu 24.04 LTS is a solid release. The ideal replacement, if you are a ex Windows/Mac user, or seasoned GNU/Linux user. From all the distro's I know, It probably has the best combo of good looks, great usability, compatibility, and refinement.
Just for context: I 've been using GNU linux since the late 90s, and have used them all (distro's/DE's/toolsets/etc)
I am far from happy with the installer. The Ubuntu 24.04 installer lacks a lot of options for those who expect to have certain options ( for example manual partitioning) . You can have those options, when using Ubuntu's automated installer with a yaml config file, but this is quite complex. For example, the Debian installer is far better. I also had some issues, that could be solved ( see at the end)
The Pro's:
- Easy to install and use
- Great compatibility (my touchscreen worked out of the box, like all other hardware)
- Very good desktop experience, when it comes to looks and functionality and performance.
- overall good experience, and Long Term Support ( up to 5/10 years of support), which means you don't have to upgrade or reinstall in years to come.
- Ubuntu 24.04 is the ideal Operating system for work or study.
The Cons:
- The default installer is seriously lacking in features. For many people this can already be a showstopper.
- More and more becomes a Snap package. I avoid this on my installation.
I end it with a few remarks:
there was an issue with trim support for my SSD when using LVM/Luks encryption. Apparently Ubuntu decided not to open the Luks encrypted container with the "--allow-discards --persistent" flag. I fixed this after my installation with the refresh option in cryptsetup.
Ater installation I've used the following command:
"sudo cryptsetup --allow-discards --persistent refresh dm_crypt-1"
Then reboot, and trim was working.
I also avoid Snap packages (and even replaced the Firefox snap with a deb) when installing software. Create the following config file, and use apt/synaptic when installing new software:
/etc/apt/preferences.d/nosnap.pref
# To prevent repository packages from triggering the installation of Snap,
# this file forbids snapd from being installed by APT.
Package: snapd
Pin: release a=*
Pin-Priority: -10
Now apt will never suggest snap package, when the software is available as a deb package.Though I keep the snap infrastructure, in case I ever need it.
I overall give Ubuntu 8 out of 10.
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Version: 24.10
Rating: 6
Date: 2024-12-06
Votes: 0
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out of the box experience was what i expected on Ubuntu 24.10, but the installer was bad because of snaps, but the performance is still great and nvidia drivers are open source which i really liked it, impressive performance boost from 24.04 to 24.10, so there was been a improvement for gaming and desktop type apps but the snap performance is worst i ever saw, better on 24.04 really, they made so bad on snap development, i recommend using deb for better performance at firefox and other bunch of stuff, i dont recommend using snap apps
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Version: 24.04
Rating: 1
Date: 2024-11-13
Votes: 0
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As for this distribution, which was rock solid with the 20.04 and 22.04 releases, almost nothing works with this one. I wanted to install it on my Thinkpad L430, i3 processor, 8 GB ram, but already during the installation process some kind of background program crashed. Those who review this mess on YT and various sites probably use different hardware. the problem is that the synonym Ubuntu = reliability and stability no longer applies. If you have the luxury, avoid this mess by all means, prefer a distribution with an older base, but it will work all the more stably during installation. The rule here is, if you want Ubuntu, look for a derivative
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Version: 24.04
Rating: 4
Date: 2024-11-03
Votes: 0
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I used to have high praises for ubuntu, I still have 21.04 on a cloud hosted linux box I use to spin up game servers, now days its turned to the dark side. All the official flavors are contaminated with snaps, installing a program through apt gives me snaps, what...?? At least with flatpak, Its with a different command, there is no confusion when you want a flatpak, but with snaps you are just slipped a pill without your consent. I'm now avoiding snap like the plague. The only good thing to be said about ubuntu these days is they have big money behind their distro, and downstream forks can benefit from that.
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Version: 24.10
Rating: 8
Date: 2024-10-27
Votes: 10
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I have been trying to find a distro to suit all my requirements, gaming and work, that is up to date. And I have tried quite many. I finally got everything working with a little bit of tinkering so I will be using this one for the time being. I am not an expert linux user and like when things are relatively easy to setup so this worked for me. With this release I no longer have a need to dual boot Windows so I can ditch it completely. I hope things will keep running smoothly at least until the next release.
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Version: 24.10
Rating: 6
Date: 2024-10-17
Votes: 0
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This release is slow in many ways and for a 20th annaversary edition that should represent the rewards of that is kind of frustrating. I thought 24.04 was a bit pokey but this is worse. OK so I am only running a 12th gen core i3 U series intel. But I have a decent SSD and 16 Gb RAM. 2 P cores at 4.10Ghz should get me a bit more then pokey response. All these cores including E cores are always busy. Eaither this OS is not properly using thread director, or we have to many threads using the slower E cores. Maybe its trying to favor efficiency? Whatever the case I cannot imagine me sticking with 24.10 at this stage. I guess give it time and hope some of this lag goes away. Wish I could give it a higher rating but I cannot right now.
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Version: 24.04
Rating: 9
Date: 2024-09-24
Votes: 5
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Was not impressed with first release 24.04 but I installed 24.04.1 on a couple Dell PC’s a Inspiron laptop 12th gen Intel and a Optiplex 3060 8th gen Intel. At least on the surface since I do not really go much beyond running a couple web browsers and watch some YouTube so far have been pretty satisfied. Like any OS these days I have noticed a tick up in RAM from cold boot. Doing a little browser testing using Speedometer 3 I did notice a significant drop in score from around 17 with Windows 11 and Ubuntu 22.04 to 10 with Ubuntu 24.04.1. Firefox and Chrome don’t appear to be slower using them but I do notice more overall lagginess overall. Just get some micro pauses a lot opening apps and launching menus and folders. Could be that it needs a little more tweaking to get that better.
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Version: 24.04
Rating: 9
Date: 2024-09-23
Votes: 5
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I've been using Ubuntu off and on since 10.04. My kids cut their computing teeth on Ubuntu. One of them still uses it as exclusively as she can, the other one still uses it for steam games and Minecraft. I can't say I have especially challenging uses for it, but Ubuntu has always been easy to install, more free of annoying quirks than other distributions I've tried, and easy to use. I just upgraded from 22nd.04 to 24.04 on four machines without any significant issues. There's a tremendous amount of documentation and help out there when needed.
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Version: 24.04
Rating: 9
Date: 2024-09-07
Votes: 16
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seems to be a major version. it installed well on my 7840 amd ryzen laptop and is fluid without bugging. the possibility to benefit from the pro security updates is great, it's my personnal laptop at home and I'm really happy so far. only regret, the file manager can not be setup with 2 columns like the one of mint. Also I guess I'm using the wayland version, which runs without noticing the change. Maybe for developments, I'd like to stay with the deb version felt some bluriness with some of the snap versions. I don't know if they are the future but they still have some work ahead. debs are great. Last but not least, Ubuntu is one of the easyest to install, configure and maintain because so many website's article and news to follow. Ubuntu deserves a big 9. (PS I've used it as a full replacement of windows since 2010)
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Version: 24.04
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-08-29
Votes: 39
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Been using Ubuntu since 2010 on multiple laptops and desktops. Updated from 22.04 to 24.04 on a 14 year old Gen 1 I7 iMac, this 11 year old Gen 3 i5 Windows lap top and a 4 year old Gen 10 i7 Windows all in one. The only glitches encountered were self inflicted on the Windows all in one, otherwise no problems, as with previous Ubuntu installs and updates. All machines run fine, except the i5 lap top is a tad slow at start-up. The old iMac is pretty snappy despite having only 4 gigs of ram. I gave up on Windows 11 on the all in one due to last months Windows update totally messing up start-up and connecting with wifi. No such problems with Ubuntu. So far it has enabled continued life/usefulness for two old machines.
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Version: 24.04
Rating: 9
Date: 2024-08-21
Votes: 8
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New Nvidia RTX 40 series works perfect on Ubuntu 24.04 and i get better performance than Windows in this time, Ubuntu finally beated Windows at Nvidia CUDA performance, but upgrading to 24.04 form 22.04 is not opened and we waiting still but its not a big deal. I experienced some freezes, on apps sometimes they not opening like Settings app not starting, its fixed now i think, on laptops i had desktop graphical glitchs triggers by something unknown. New Gnome version is great for good looking and i think Ubuntu can make it better a bit for console , espacially some apps stuck at Gnome 42 or 41 which is console, if its updated then everything will be great, the performance is awesome, but one thing that annoys me is Ubuntu doesnt care Snap Store but cares snaps apps, Snap Store full of exploits and infected apps are not controlled by Ubuntu so thats a dissapointment, if everything is deb than its will be fine espacially snaps are so slow, for example Firefox, when i install Ubuntu im deleting snap and installing deb version which is 4 times faster, try it.
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Version: 24.04
Rating: 8
Date: 2024-08-02
Votes: 5
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I really like gnome and the ubuntu distro. I am fairly new to Linux and tried various distros. I stopped distrohopping at Ubuntu. For me everything works, so no need to change.
I experience some freezes, or apps that do not open, mostly logging out helps.
The look of Ubuntu and the ease of use make me stay and I use it for work and private life. Gaming works (I use the steam deb file). I have tried some snaps with various results. Some work perfectly, others load very slow, sadly.
I have no more reason to change. Also the fact a company like Canonical is behind is gives me a bit more of secure feeling rather than that it pulls me off.
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Version: 24.04
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-07-30
Votes: 31
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"9/10 since it has been a bouncy road getting here, might review after the laptop install this weekend and if that is OK, it gets a 10."
Back after install.
Install on Thinkpad X1 Carbon Gen 7 went very well.
Everything is working and updated. Tried snap and flatpak version and not really much difference between the two on both my devices now. Hardware is all recognized and working, even picked up my 4G modem which was nice. No complaints, just enjoying stable and smooth experience.
Ubuntu is good again. Chuffed.
10/10
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Version: 24.04
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-07-29
Votes: 94
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After a few years of hopping between distros, I installed my first acquaintance from 2008 last week. Ubuntu was my first contact with Linux and unfortunately it somehow never worked as well as other distros. But I never lost sight of it and kept trying it out... and 24.04 has been running perfectly on my 3-week-old PC for a week.
I can't really say more, because everything really works, and that despite Snaps, extremely fast, smooth and stable, and playing on Steam or Lutris worked out of the box! What I'm particularly excited about is that the visual experience with 24.04 is breathtaking, I think. The games and films run in excellent quality and detail, thanks to the Nvidia driver that was installed.
But I don't want to rave about it any longer now... try it out. 10/10 with a very satisfied smile on my face. :-)
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Version: 24.04
Rating: 9
Date: 2024-07-23
Votes: 16
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Well this was rather unexpected. I have been dabbling in linux since 2007 ish and Ubuntu was the distro back in those days. Then the Unity days etc.. it was always Mint that was the surefire working distro.
I have always wanted to like Ubuntu. But it never worked as well as any other distros I ended up choosing. I would install the newest LTS or Point release just to go through the installer and setting up my apps and configuring things just to have it either hang, freeze or have an unexpected error and then freeze upon reporting the bug.
I went out and got a Thinkpad X1 Carbon Gen 7 in 2021 and given a couple of years had passed since that device's release, AND it being Ubuntu certified, that it would work. It displayed the above behaviour unless I went a much older 18.04 release. Even this latest release did not work that well on the device that I had to shuffle back to Fedroa (also certified for Lenovo).
I recently got a Dell Precision 3630 tower and put a new 4060 ti graphics card in it. It needed a distro... I Bounced around everything avoiding Ubuntu due to the above history and nothing was stable so I said "Worth a shot"...
It stuck and has been running FLAWLESSLY. To my absolute surprise, everything working out of the box, all the Steam games are working with the Compatibility Layer Proton. I am so happy that the Operating system that I have wanted to love since it was last "Good" is finally at a state where I can happily use it again....for 5 years!!
This weekend I am going to move my Laptop back over to Ubuntu now it has been updated and working on an older dekstop device.
Finally! If you are a gamer and just want a working OS, please give it another try. The updates they have done since launch HAVE worked and it is definitely worth another shot :).
Also you can remove Snap and just use flatpak. I personally don't care about them too much so I just leave snap and use the flatpak version of everything, Works amazingly.
9/10 since it has been a bouncy road getting here, might review after the laptop install this weekend and if that is OK, it gets a 10.
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Version: 24.04
Rating: 2
Date: 2024-06-26
Votes: 0
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As a person who tests Linux distributions for 15 years , and had fine points
To say about previous releases. I was very disappointed with this 24.04 release
I failed to understand why the ISO was even approved, after install I had a Total failure on Snaps would not…
Even update, same result after burning a second ISO , also very slow interface on a modern machine …
I would hope the developer(s) would check the forums for reviews
Since I can’t believe I would be the only one seeing failures like this
I would have liked to given high marks , but sorry .
RW
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Version: 24.04
Rating: 9
Date: 2024-06-24
Votes: 3
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I installed Ubuntu Cinnamon on a 12 year old system. It came with everything I had expected and adding software from the command line (my preference) or the software manager, worked seamlessly. I was glad too, it came pre installed with ufw, so enabling the firewall was dead easy.
What stood out for me is how well Ubuntu worked on a low spec, 2GB ram, laptop. Yes, it takes a while to load but once up and running, its actually surprisingly snappy to use from running office software to watching movies on line.
Another stand out is Cinnamon looks great. The Yaru style, burnt orange theme and wallpaper, really gives off a very contemporary vibe.
Very little downside here, perhaps save the emphasis on snaps which I'm somewhat on the fence about.
I probably would not use Ubuntu as my main driver but for me, its a nice choice for older hardware needing a new, modern, lease on life.
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Version: 24.04
Rating: 9
Date: 2024-06-20
Votes: 9
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Installed on a 10 year old Dell and a 9 year old macbook air... everything runs like a dream and these are not high spec machines... they are oldish with 4Gb or RAM ( though with an SSD ).
Excellend Distro... a few tweaks to make it look nice and its a winner...
Everything works... even bluetooth! The Dell performance actually improved noticeably from 22.04 and the Macbook Air worked - no issues with wifi this time.
Still to upgrade my server as waiting for the first point release in summer.
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Version: 24.04
Rating: 5
Date: 2024-06-13
Votes: 0
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I needed a full-featured and stable operating system for my backup workstation to replace FreeBSD which requires too much time to fully install and too much demand on my expertise to keep running well as a desktop system. Fedora has been such a complete system on one of my workstations, but it doesn't immediately support zfs for the large zpool array on that backup workstation. I also have a good experience with Manjaro Gnome and trust it myself but I wanted something that will run well for a couple of years without any "surprise! This computer doesn't {boot, print, connect to wifi, whatever} today". So I followed the advice I've been getting for years to use Ubuntu LTS in such cases -- easy to install, full-featured as a desktop, stable and reliable. Supports zfs out of the box.
Wow! What a surprise. After erasing the ssd and giving it a completely clean install of Ubuntu 24.04 on zfs root I had problems immediately! Immediately! Didn't have to wait a few months for failures. I got 'em within the hour. First, the Gnome Notes app (which I hadn't even launched) kept giving a notice that it had crashed. I clicked buttons to decline sending a crash report and selected "do not show this message again". The message reappeared again and again. I gather that Gnome Notes would not be very useful for notes and I took note (but not with Gnome Notes) that I'd better use Zim and remove Notes.
OK. On... I needed to install QtPass for keeping passwords. I asked the App Store to find qtpass for me. It could find no such snap and no such debian package. I was very suprised and went to repology.org to check on it. Repology said that qtpass is available on Ubuntu. I went to the command line and found that I could install it with apt. So is the App Store useless? On Fedora the Software center can find and install anything.
I opened Geary to initialize the mail settings. But couldn't. Geary kept complaining that something was misssing (forgive me, I forget the error message but I am an expert and I couldn't find how to fix it.) So no emai, unless ... I tried rebooting. Nope. Geary does not run. No email
At this point I am red-faced for having thought that the long-neglected Ubuntu was the complete and reliable system I had been missing. I was actually right since 2014 when I last used Ubuntu and left it because it kept failing in small and big ways for me. I don't think I'll ever try again -- I was trying to install Ubuntu because I needed to reduce my support load on that computer but any of GhostBSD, Manjaro, or even Calculate would be more predictable and less of a support burden for me. YMMV but you have been warned.
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Version: 24.04
Rating: 9
Date: 2024-06-04
Votes: 2
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Though I have used dozens of distros since 2006 which began with Ubuntu 5.10, I eventually settled on Linux Mint in 2011, and then on MX Linux (which lost its way after 21.3). I then went back to Mint 21.3 and LMDE6, both of which are running well at this time on my Lenovo Thinkpad T490 (500 GB SSD/32 GB mem.) and Dell Latitude 7490 (2 TB SSD/64 GB mem.).
However I have become very weary of reinstalls and fresh installs. So, though Ubuntu 24.04 has Snaps installed (the dumbing down of Linux), Ubuntu Pro offers 12 years of updates through April 2036. I was able to install 24.04 directly on both my Lenovo Thinkpad T490 and my Dell Latitude 7490. I also plan to install 24.04 on my wife’s Lenovo Thinkpad T450 in the near future. I am running it with the MATE desktop.
After years of mediocre releases since the Unity DE came out in 2010, Ubuntu has finally produced a release that seems to be really worthwhile, once all Snaps are removed and a different desktop is installed. The effort to remove Snaps and the fact that some apps no longer work like they do on Mint (Balena-Etcher in particular), preclude me from giving 24.04 a solid 10 rating. Nevertheless, I will strive to make 24.04 my daily driver and we'll see how things go.
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Version: 22.10
Rating: 6
Date: 2024-06-03
Votes: 0
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Before I give you my experience with Ubuntu 22, let me give you some specifications on the PC I'm using.
Board: MSI B650M Project Zero
CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
GPU: Integrated
I've been using Ubuntu for about 5 months, the worst thing i've ever experienced is Ubuntu suddenly not responding at all, and i still remember it happened twice. I don't know the cause. Moreover, i also did a screen recording using OBS for more than 1 hour, and suddenly the application crashed. Apparently, desktop-based applications in Ubuntu are less stable and may crash. On the other hand, when Ubuntu is used for coding such as Rust, Java, R I think Ubuntu is quite good and stable.
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Version: 24.04
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-05-24
Votes: 12
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Starting with the installation of Ubuntu I must admit it's excellent - intuitive, easy and quite fast. I installed it as double boot on my home laptop. Next, when OS was installed I was surprised by the speed it boots! It's even faster than super-optimised Windows11. The default desktop was on X11, I swithched to wayland - everything is smooth and slick. Another miracle - during OS installation automatically was installed driver for Nvidia which usually represents quite a headache in other distributions of Linux. As for snaps (the most hateful point of Ubuntu) - I don't care - I don't use firefox, rather chrome.
Overall, the system is great and surely deserves high points in my opinion.
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Version: 24.04
Rating: 5
Date: 2024-05-23
Votes: 0
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So I will be positive first. I think Ubuntu is one of the more attractive Linux desktops in a nightmare of oodles of distro's available. However, it has become a acquired taste given that it has now become clear that Ubuntu developers want you to use their SNAP package manager exclusively. This to me goes against what Linux is supposed to be which is a open source of projects with a variety of options to install applications and tools. Not every developer subscribes to supporting a package manager like SNAP or any other one.
I understand it is supposed to simplify installing applications. But in my opinion it really has only partially achieved that goal.
Stability wise, 24.04 seems stable but I also came back to my desktop PC after a few hours to find a prompt that the system had encountered a error. To discover I have to install GDbei package installer just to properly install Chrome doesn't make the experience easier. Considering Chrome is still the most popular browser by a long shot should not mean avoiding the ability to install it by default.
I am sure the Linux community would love for everyone to either use Firefox or Chromium but unfortunately some of us actually do still work in a world where those browsers are not always the best choice. I can honestly see why so many new to Linux become frustrated and go back to something more friendly and in-tune with how they use their computer.
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Version: 24.04
Rating: 5
Date: 2024-05-17
Votes: 0
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There is no hardware decoding of the video files. It will work only when version 24.04.1 is released. This greatly influenced my decision to use Ubuntu because I'm a YouTuber. I didn't have similar problems when I used Ubuntu 22.04. I expected the final version 24.04 to come out and improve the situation with newer software, but apparently I'm wrong. Apparently I'll wait until the problem is solved. Until then, I'll be using AlmaLinux. With AlmaLinux there are no such problems. Someone might think, for example, that my hardware is old or something, but that's just not the case.
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Version: 24.04
Rating: 9
Date: 2024-05-11
Votes: 14
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On the surface, it is a stable release with the usual (very practical) Gnome optimizations (thank you very much for that).
I find Ubuntu one of the best distro's for normal users and do not care much about the discussion about Snap vs Flatpak etc. At least the Snap's (similar to Fedora's Flatpak repo) are curated, compared to the "open-house" at Flatpak.
I got the whole family on Ubuntu as well, which is perfect for their needs and easy to administrate for me.
On the side I also run a Linux-Mint machine, which is equally good. However, there is an elegance to Ubuntu's simplicity.
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Version: 24.04
Rating: 4
Date: 2024-05-06
Votes: 0
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I had the same problem with snapd, that the reviewer did. I'm not a big fan of snap to begin with, so it's a lot of trouble to fix something that I don't really want to use in the first place. Like other's have mentioned, I had to be connected to the internet in order to get this to install, the USB alone doesn't seem to work. I'm also not a big fan of LTS, as five years is too long to keep up with the hardware changes. Everyone says Ubuntu is easy to install, but it seems no easier than many other distros. In fact, it's harder because I had to be connected to the internet.
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Version: 24.04
Rating: 5
Date: 2024-05-06
Votes: 0
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I love *buntu family BUT I am really frustrated about not getting this one (24.04) done on my DELL XPS 9730 with NVIDIA 470 laptop. I had the non LTS one (23.10) working flawlessly and even was playing Street fighter 6 with no issues...BUT I wanted to upgrade because I thought it was gonna be and get better...and WOW I feel so sad that I have to go to another distro like FEDORA spin (NOBARA) which is running smooth but the learning curve is a little hard for me.
I am staying away with this one...specially the 6.8 kernel. I have tried tons of new distro on this laptop and on ly luck is with Fedora spin.
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Version: 24.04
Rating: 3
Date: 2024-05-06
Votes: 0
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Mostly works but doesn't detect my NVIDIA card at all. Upgrading from 22.04 to 24.04 renders the entire system unusable. I have been using Ubuntu from the very first version and this is so far the worst of the lot for me, I am very disappointed. Conversely I have never used Mint before so in frustration I installed it and it runs perfectly despite being based on Ubuntu 24.04, however I really don't like the Cinnamon desktop so will have to give 24.04 another go... even though my patience is running rather thin at this point.
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Version: 24.04
Rating: 6
Date: 2024-05-06
Votes: 0
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I was really excited to install the latest Ubuntu, been a fan since day one. I tried to install on an Dell Alienware with Intel 7-700HQ. I had to move it to a room with router, wifi would not connect. I was really looking forward getting this installed but having issues that I can't fully explain.
I will wait at a later date and try again. Surely this might be because its not quite ready for release and still an RC perhaps. I was so excited but patient.
First time I'v had issues installing Ubuntu, needs a internet connection but will not take wifi.
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Version: 24.04
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-04-29
Votes: 152
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I like Ubuntu because it has superior font rendering. Version 24.04 brings Linux v6.8 which solves my Ryzen laptop sleep/suspend issue. On previous kernel version, my laptop can't wake up from sleep/suspend. I don't like Gnome Files because it is slow when opening folder and generating thumbnails with thousand of files, but on Gnome version 46 that issue barely noticed. Snap version apps is okay for me, but try to install VS Code and open project folder then it crashes, uninstalled it then install the DEB version and it works well. Installing Snap version apps from App Center is slower compared to installing it from DEB or using APT. I dualboot this with Windows and the GRUB is very vanilla or unthemed unlike Mint or KDE Neon. Once I've done setting up my Ubuntu, for my daily use, it works very well.
However, if you try to install this version, make sure you connected to internet. I've tried many times installing it while offline, the installer always crash.
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Version: 24.04
Rating: 9
Date: 2024-04-26
Votes: 4
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Works OK on an X240 (i5 4300u)
Default installation was fast (minimal apps preinstalled), lvm encryption works as expected, battery life is the same as with debian, more or less all the hw is recognized and the system works as it should... the only bad thing i experienced so far was Firefox first run being slow, but it opens in an instant afterwards so it's not that bad.
Keep in mind you might need 8GB of ram for a more comfortable experience and you probably should opt for the full installation in order to get office, media player and other programs unless you know exactly what you want. By default it comes with calc, text editor, firefox, image viewer fw updater and drivers. so you might need to download some extra apps.
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Version: 22.04
Rating: 4
Date: 2024-04-24
Votes: 0
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For a distribution that boasts stability, Ubuntu really does not deliver on all accounts. In fact, rolling releases like Arch and Fedora are far more stable. They may not have the theming beautifications right out of the box like Ubuntu does, but boy does Ubuntu still suffer from the most annoying, brickwall bugs. And what's worse is, if the user is NOT as advanced, which is the distributions' target market, they are literally going to be waiting forever for an update to fix the bug because well, it just does not update as frequently as do the rolling releases.
Personally speaking, from enforcing snaps to being unable to provide stability, to slow updates, I fail to see how Ubuntu is not the sucky, misleading Windows of the Linux world. Just when I thought they might have turned over a new leaf, unresolved bugs, lacking documentation on troubleshooting, forums grossly inadequate, why bother?
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Version: 22.04
Rating: 9
Date: 2024-04-09
Votes: 0
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I switched when windows 7 ended support, so I use it for quite some time now. I like (k)ubuntu because whatever how-to I follow, it mostly works, printers, scanner, programs. I tried some other distros, more likeable, but I always returned to kubuntu because I don't have time to waste with nuances why this or that does not work mostly because that another distro is using some non standard library, different package names or such. There's one thing I dislike on ubuntu though: canonical's push apps to snap. I don't mind the idea of containers, but I want to have a native option. As long as I have it, I have no problems with ubuntu, but I keep an eye on linux mint if I won't be able to replace snap apps easily. I switched because I never settled with being a laboratory rat of microsoft. 9 out of 10 for ubuntu because of snap, which still can be uninstalled without breaking anything. Yes, I still use windows 10 as secondary os, but purely for running games.
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Project: Ubuntu
Version: 24.04
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-11-25
Votes: 6
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After years of distro hopping with various rolling-release distributions, including Arch Linux (including EndeavourOS), CachyOS, as well as openSUSE Tumbleweed and Fedora, I've returned to my roots and reinstalled Ubuntu 24.04 LTS. The installation was very easy and went quickly. It is, or rather was, the first Linux distribution I ever installed; my journey into the Linux world has begun. Unlike the rolling releases, Ubuntu runs very smoothly and stably on my 10-year-old PC with an Intel i3-6100 on an Asus H170M-PLUS motherboard. With the rolling-release distributions, I always experienced occasional glitches, which I don't have with Ubuntu; it runs perfectly. My HP OfficeJet 3831 was also recognized and works perfectly; it prints, scans, and copies flawlessly. Snap and Flatpak don't bother me at all; I have absolutely no problem with them. I can highly recommend Ubuntu, especially for beginners, as it's ideally suited for them. I can highly recommend Ubuntu, especially if you have older hardware.
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Project: Ubuntu
Version: 25.10
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-11-17
Votes: 14
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After my faithful old Endless broke, I tried Mint. After it broke twice, I tried Catchy and had other problems.
So I decided to try the big boy that people throw rocks at for various reasons.
So far it is working great. Install on an i5 Thinkpad with 16MB of memory ran smooth.
The selection of apps was good and even some Debian apps were good.
I even saw some pre-configured WINE apps.
Got Open VPN running and things are pretty smooth.
I usually root for the underdog, and I appreciate these other efforts, but I must confess I relaxed right into Ubuntu.
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Project: Ubuntu
Version: 24.04
Rating: 7
Date: 2025-11-10
Votes: 1
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* Ubuntu LTS has a very solid base, but a very frustrating desktop. I had to change Ubuntu for Kubuntu on all the school computers!!! The GNOME project's philosophy, in effect, functionally sabotages the goal of Linux desktop adoption. It is a massive hurdle for users migrating from Windows 10.
* Huge thanks to the Ubuntu team for pre-installing vital extensions (like a visible dock and appindicators) to make Ubuntu "usable" out-of-the-box. Without them, it would be bewildering. However, it still feels like fighting the desktop. For a truly familiar, friction-free transition from Windows, KDE Plasma or Cinnamon are objectively the superior choices.
* My score: 7/10, due to the DE. Teachers couldn't use Gnome in weeks, but felt like at home with KDE Plasma almost immediately.
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Project: Ubuntu
Version: 24.04
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-10-27
Votes: 31
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Today I spent some hours to install on my Asus laptop Debian Mint ( FAIL with wifi), Linux Mint LMDE (FAIL with wifi), Fedora Mint spin (FAIL : doesn't update software) and the only thing that works like a charm right out of the box is Ubuntu LTS. It looks great, boots fast and works very reliably with all hardware - it even installed Nvidia driver during installation. Well, I gave a try and Ubuntu won easily! It doesn't heat up my laptop when it is idle. Many Linux distros heat too much! I strongly recommend to try Ubuntu for any newbee. It deserves 10!
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Project: Ubuntu
Version: 24.04
Rating: 1
Date: 2025-10-26
Votes: 0
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Twice Ubuntu 24.04 LTS has failed to install properly on a 2013 era I5 3rd gen i Series PC,6gb DDR3 Ram,512gb HDD,even after using a more modern HDD and setting the UEFI in the bios, it give a Device mapping table : hard disk Alias hd5a0a1 BLK0 error,nothing works,there's just a black screen with a prompt,i rebooted into the,live medium,opened Gparted,it did create a 250gb partition,but i have no idea why it doesn't like my 2013 era PC.
I was initially impressed by the live medium,it worked quite well,up until i actually installed it,it's supposed to just work on older PCs,not give me sass about some HDD error.
A waste of time,again.
Pros:
It files on a live medium.
Cons:
Doesn't work when installed on modern vintage PC's it's actually aimed at.
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Project: Ubuntu
Version: 25.10
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-10-26
Votes: 10
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Installed on a second-hand Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 (Ryzen 5-based). Surfaces have a reputation for being balky with Linux as Microsoft does certain hardware things in a non-standard way, but there were no problems here. Everything works except touchscreen and pen, which are known sticking points - I bought the machine for the 3:2 screen rather than touch - and there was no need to install the tailored third-party Surface kernel, although it is compatible with 25.10.
Ubuntu has really improved in the past few releases. A lot of Canonical's improvements have been included in recent versions of GNOME but the theming and fitting together of the various components is perfect, as are the sane defaults. The speed is outstanding - notably quicker than Windows 11 on the same machine.
This is a short review because Ubuntu has become boring, so there is no longer a need to write "this and that had to be done to get such-and-such to work". I would not have recommended it a few releases ago, but I do so now.
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Project: Ubuntu
Version: 25.10
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-10-18
Votes: 4
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This runs like a dream, stable, fantastic hardware support, and you get free pro support
Installation on both virtualbox and then on my HP Elitebook laptop went seamlessly, absolutely no issues.
I've changed a few things around, like a central dock and installed a few gnome extensions and it now looks really cool and a pleasure to use.
Pros:
Hardware support exceptional
Free pro support
Massive software library
Choose flatpak's, apt or snaps from software library
Great defaults out of the box
Huge support for issues on the web
Cons:
I have not come across any currently, maybe it should be more obvious how to encrypt the home drive on install ?
I do get fed up with the Snap comments, they are not an issue, don't use them, they are not mandatory, use flatpak's or apt if it concerns you, personally I use snaps for one program only, the rest are flatpaks or apt.
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Project: Ubuntu
Version: 25.10
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-10-18
Votes: 13
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Installation on Dell PC quick and easy. Hardware-wise, printer, scanner, Wi-Fi, everything works out of the box. Beautifully revamped Yaru theme as the design in the new Gnome 49 - exclusively under Wayland. The Gnome Software Center also offers Flatpak and deb file processing. A very fast update manager is included. The design can be further customized and modified using Gnome extensions. 25.10 will only be supported for nine months, as usual, but can be upgraded to the next version later using scripts provided by Ubuntu. The initial bug with apparmor was fixed within a few days. If you are looking for a very up-to-date and fast Ubuntu version with the latest technology, this version is a good choice and you can sit back and relax. With this version, Ubuntu has awakened from its sluggishness in recent years.
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Project: Ubuntu
Version: 25.10
Rating: 2
Date: 2025-10-13
Votes: 0
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Tried again to install Ubuntu and failed, both under normal hardware and under VirtualBox. Tried it with different USB'S with the same result. There seems to be a bug in their new installer that doesn't get fixed. Installation stops midway and the screen freezes. Only Lubuntu and Kubuntu installed fine (Calamares) and are working like a charm.
A really sad state for a once great distro.
Another complaint is that I can't use my id-card reader with snap Firefox, something that's essential for my workflow. Also the fact that they dropped the GNU-utils is a big problem for stability and reliability.
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Project: Ubuntu
Version: 25.04
Rating: 5
Date: 2025-10-10
Votes: 0
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It is OK but very lacking and confusing for someone just trying to switch from Windows to Linux. It is lacking features and configurability/personalization. Much better to check out the Kubuntu edition of Linux. In Kubuntu not only the desktop but also the default progrms are much more powerful and have more features. For some reason also Ubuntu is using more resources and is working more slow compared to Kubuntu, despite Kubuntu having more features and all. Many features that are there out of the box in Kubuntu can be added with extensions in Ubuntu but it turned out these are a mess and can break often during upgrades. So yeah, I recommend Kubuntu much more.
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Project: Ubuntu
Version: 25.04
Rating: 8
Date: 2025-10-06
Votes: 3
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I find that Ubuntu is overall an excellent Linux distribution. One person said that it was the "Microsoft Linux". Considering that the actual operating system is completely free, and you can get either free support through forums and maybe even chat rooms, and you have the option of purchasing technical support from Canonical directly, I don't think anyone can complain. It supports recent drivers "right out of the box" and the installation process is easy. Obviously some familiarity with computers is essential when working with Linux, but for those transitioning from Windows 10/11 to Linux, I really do believe that Ubuntu 25.04 is a viable alternative.
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Project: Ubuntu
Version: 24.04
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-10-03
Votes: 12
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I’ve been using Ubuntu LTS and I’m really impressed with how hardware-friendly it has become right out of the box. Everything works smoothly without any hassle. Driver support is especially great: the system automatically installed the Nvidia driver, and the GPU started working flawlessly without any manual tweaks. I also had no issues with network adapters — even the latest Intel AX210 from China was detected instantly, with both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth working perfectly. For me, this is a huge advantage: you just install the system and start using it without wasting time on driver setup. That’s exactly why I value Ubuntu LTS — stability, reliability, and excellent support for modern hardware.
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Project: Ubuntu
Version: 25.04
Rating: 1
Date: 2025-10-02
Votes: 0
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There are no positives to ubuntu, and is basically the microsoft of Linux.
Insanely buggy, a back and forth between developers what else to do to screw over its users, a horrible, difficult to use and downright ugly UI, colors and desktop environment (gnome).
Wayland is forced on install and is buggy and crashes often. With wayland, why create a completely different and new X11 that is buggy & unstable and then to force it on its users makes no sense- wayland has been alpha quality software for years.
Applications are slow to respond and crash often as well. I really think with ubuntu’s history that they are inserting bloating code into the open-source applications because no where else in Linux have I seen such sluggishness.
As you know with ubuntu’s backpedaling forcing a mobile first interface, pushing stuff on people (like the still present but hidden amazon spyware) back and forth, I would not recommend anyone to use this distro, for desktop or server use.
This is definitely not for beginners or people who are new to Linux. An awful first impression how this is the so-called “representative” and “best” Linux distro.
It is wise to look elsewhere because ubuntu further and further does not look or act like Linux, but proprietary junk masquerading as Linux.
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Project: Ubuntu
Version: 24.04
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-09-19
Votes: 12
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I'm running Ubuntu on an older server-grade workstation with the following specs:
Intel® Xeon® W-2125 @ 4.00GHz × 8 and an entry NVIDIA Quadro P400 GPU.
After the initial install, I encountered issues with choppy video playback and occasional crashes, caused by the default open-source graphics driver. Manually installing the proprietary NVIDIA 580 driver through Software & Updates → Additional Drivers resolved the problem.
Coming from Pop!_OS, I missed its tiling window manager. To replicate that experience, I installed Pop Shell via GNOME extensions, using a combination of online guides and terminal commands. Now, I’ve got tiling window management in Ubuntu—just like on Pop!_OS.
Overall, I’m quite happy with this setup. It blends the best features of Ubuntu, Pop!_OS, and Debian, optimized for my hardware.
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Project: Ubuntu
Version: 22.04
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-09-15
Votes: 0
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I'm running Ubuntu on an older server-grade workstation with the following specs:
Intel® Xeon® W-2125 @ 4.00GHz × 8 and an entry NVIDIA Quadro P400 GPU.
After the initial install, I encountered issues with choppy video playback and occasional crashes, caused by the default open-source graphics driver. Manually installing the proprietary NVIDIA 580 driver through Software & Updates → Additional Drivers resolved the problem.
Coming from Pop!_OS, I missed its tiling window manager. To replicate that experience, I installed Pop Shell via GNOME extensions, using a combination of online guides and terminal commands. Now, I’ve got tiling window management in Ubuntu—just like on Pop!_OS.
Overall, I’m quite happy with this setup. It blends the best features of Ubuntu, Pop!_OS, and Debian, optimized for my hardware.
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Project: Ubuntu
Version: 24.04
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-09-09
Votes: 7
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Running Ubuntu since its very first release, where I received new updates free by regular postal services, a package full of CDs and stickers. Hell, I miss those good-old-days..... Today, I am still satified with it, particularly the long-term support versions and their updates. All my hardware i being supported. It is very stable and it is very well maintained, I am not always happy with the mixture of deb installs versus the use of snaps. Personally, I do not like the snaps too much, although I understand they are easy to use.
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Project: Ubuntu
Version: 24.04
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-09-07
Votes: 13
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I've been using Ubuntu for quite some time now, and I can confidently say it’s the best Linux distribution out there. What I love most is its incredible hardware support — it runs smoothly both on the latest machines and on older hardware that many other systems have already left behind. This makes Ubuntu a perfect choice whether you want to breathe new life into an old laptop or get the most out of cutting-edge technology. Stable, user-friendly, and always up to date — Ubuntu simply delivers. As for newcomers from Windows world Ubuntu LTS is the best entry into Linux. Although maybe Mint is even better and easier because of resemlance of GUI.
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Project: Ubuntu
Version: 25.04
Rating: 8
Date: 2025-09-04
Votes: 1
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The first Linux distro I tried was Ubuntu, with the first LTS Dapper Drake in 2006. I had no idea about linux, and thought I couldn't use it since my hardware didn't come with linux drivers... I ended up misunderstanding Ubuntu/linux and though I disliked Windows I continued to use it.
Then some 10 years later and Win10 was being pushed on us, I found I couldn't stand Windows anymore and had to give Linux another go. It had to be Ubuntu again, and this time I stuck with it. For 2 years it worked mostly well, some bugs along the way, but overall usable. Then however I came across Linux MInt, and that ended up being my preferred distro, pretty much.
I kind of dismissed Ubuntu, and used Mint, PopOS, Nobara, AntiX, and some others.
Everything was fine, until I had problems with my GPU Nvidia driver, or firmware. I'm still not sure what was the cause. But I found that Wayland handled this problem better than x11, and I tried to move on over to that. Mint however does not have good enough Wayland support, or not good enough for my taste I guess. AntiX would also work but wasn't really my cup of tea.
I ended up installing Ubuntu again, and the Wayland support so far has been good enough.
That was all just on one computer, but that's not the only one I got. That computer had a technical problem Wayland handled (at least better than x11). But the benefit of Wayland also goes into security. When I came to Linux it was to get away from Windows and get better privacy, but security is also important.
For me that admittedly is not very good with computers, I end up avoiding distro's like Arch and it's derivatives. Ubuntu has a fairly new kernel if not the most new, it's fairly usable with not too much problems and seems to (so far) have good enough Wayland support for me. And if not one can change back to x11 also on Ubuntu.
Not a big fan of Snaps, I have to admit. But, flatpak is possible to install and seems to work fine. I usually go with the official desktop for a distro, so I probably won't be using the Cinnamon of Ubuntu, not sure if it would work well with Wayland anyway.
So what can I say, it's not the distro I'd prefer but it kind of saved the day for me, at least until Mint get better Wayland support. I was also considering PopOS, but they seem busy with Cosmic. So I have to give credit. I will probably move over to Ubuntu on all my active computers.
The versions I use are both 24.04 LTS and 25.04, both with 6.14 kernel.
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Project: Ubuntu
Version: 24.04
Rating: 5
Date: 2025-08-31
Votes: 0
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I wanted to love Ubuntu Desktop for its native support for Nvidia and ZFS to do local AI/ML development on a dual Xeon E5-2698v4 workstation with an RTX A5000,192gb ECC DDR4 and a 4x 2TB NVMe ZFS storage array for a PostgreSQL DB. But I’ve had to reinstall it 5 times SO FAR after updating drivers and regular OS components wiping out one critical component or another (mostly grub). The last update to fix broken Nvidia container driver support corrupted grub AGAIN! So if I want to try to stick with Ubuntu - I’ll be on my 6th install. I’m getting pretty good at it, but completely sick of it. I’ve got over 40 years of professional computing experience starting with punch cards - so I’m no nube. I won’t call myself a Linux expert but I’ve been able to fix everything from a car or tractor to networks, to high availability SaaS platforms that I invented (a multitenant loan origination system SaaS platform responsible for $100 billion/year in lending). I obviously have zero interest in gaming given my rig - so take my review in consideration with your usecase.
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Project: Ubuntu
Version: 24.04
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-08-30
Votes: 3
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I installed Ubuntu 24.04 on Lenovo laptop - and from the smooth installation untill now it works without any glitch. It boots very fast, although you can disable a handful of services if you don't use them (I use AI grok to be sure not to disable something important). All hardware is identified correctly. That's why Ubuntu is my first candidate for a new laptop. I don't care about snap as from the first look it works not as bad as I expected. Otherwise the distro is minimalistic with default installation option. I give clear 10 out of 10.
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Project: Ubuntu
Version: 24.04
Rating: 4
Date: 2025-08-23
Votes: 0
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I bought a Mini PC desktop with a older AMD 3550H mobile APU in it but has 16GB of RAM and 512Gb storage. It came with Windows 11 Pro and when I installed Ubuntu I actually expected a better performing little PC. But what I experienced was a worse experience over Windows 11. I understand the bad reviews here, I concur that Ubuntu has lost some of its luster over the years. SNAP packages still don't cut it vs .deb apps. The whole OS seems to lack a balance between working great on well spec'd desktop CPU's and older less performing mobile CPU's. My 3550H was no slouch in 2019 and with 4 cores and 8 threads it should be able to run Ubuntu as well if not better than Windows 11 Pro. In my experience Ubuntu just feels unkept and buggy and its just become a sort of average release rather then a premium top tier Linux desktop. I will most likely go back to something else, maybe not Windows because I dislike where that OS is going. But certainly not Ubuntu because it seems they don't care that much about the desktop being premium.
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Project: Ubuntu
Version: 25.04
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-08-08
Votes: 5
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I’m happily using Ubuntu XFCE Edition after trying many different distros.
Most of them had some flaw—whether it was lack of support for suspend/sleep, video playback issues, missing Google Online Accounts integration, printer driver problems, or limited customization of the panel and window title bar. This includes Fedora, Mint, MX Linux, and Debian.
In the end, I’ve settled on Ubuntu XFCE.
The only tweaks I needed were:
Mount Google Drive on XFCE or MATE desktops (Ubuntu, Linux Mint) with a couple of terminal commands.
Fix the App Center’s GL rendering issue by switching to the Snap edge channel.
Add Window Button Menu to the default XFCE panel to view open windows by name.
Now, it’s the perfect distro for my needs.
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Project: Ubuntu
Version: 24.04
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-07-25
Votes: 8
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In general, very Pleased (24.04) . Nice UI, Great Stability, Lots of Support, Everything just Works, Driver Manager, Good Security and Snaps are working Fine.
Cons are more Subjective, but for myself, None.
Great Distro, in my Opinion
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Project: Ubuntu
Version: 25.04
Rating: 2
Date: 2025-07-25
Votes: 1
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As a person who been around Linux for a very long time, I have installed and tested quite a large quantity of Linux Distributions and Desktops.
This has to be the worst I have seen from Ubuntu, to start the ISO is 6 Gig , second after finishing the Install on a NON virtual machine with hardware made in past two years there were no error's how ever the software store would not install some software, I went thru a software update as per request system needed updates, things went south from there , multiple errors after reboot, system became unstable, I tried the software store again to see If could install applications , I have to click the install icon twice ...the first time I thought the app had installed but after a couple of seconds it stated not installed, if that not weird...never seen this on any other distribution or desktop.
The interface looked OK , but again is not usable. The developers need to take a hard look at this before releasing something like this half broken desktop.
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Project: Ubuntu
Version: 25.04
Rating: 1
Date: 2025-07-23
Votes: 0
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Its not stable and good as before which ubuntu lost in 24.04 LTS release, GNOME 48 with bugs? core dumps? low gaming performance somehow?? glitching windows, broken UI elements... thats goes like that, its trash as i call, 24.10 is better than LTS and this ARM trash, as in ARM version which i tested on X ELite 78-100, Windows performs better know that so do not change, stay at it, because its not stable enough, somehow applications starts at second launch and gets broken UI elements such as GNOME Settings which is a minimal requirement stable thing that needed to be on linux distro, if you cannot set a setting on your computer, what it means at the end? stock honda civic 120HP yea thats right, you cannot go up because Settings app doesnt launch, ahh whats this, auto shut down engine at red light, too bad you cannot close it because Settings app doesnt work!
Ubuntu got broken on 24.04 LTS (except 24.10) and keeps going like that, quality of programming and stability which they offer to workstations are gone, ubuntu pro is another way to scam companies as offering nothing.
if you want to use ubuntu, you have limited time before 22.04 lts support ends, yea thats right, thats the only stable ubuntu on internet right now, as they killed 20.04, only left is 22.04, go and use it before time ends.
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Project: Ubuntu
Version: 24.04
Rating: 6
Date: 2025-07-22
Votes: 0
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I was a fan of Ubuntu for ease of use.
I recently installed it on my old dual core i3 cpu and 12 gigs of RAM and I was fed up with snap.
Installing or uninstalling took 20 minutes, uninstalling snap corrupted the gdm3 , not sure but I did manage to do it. It also slows down starting of apps to good 30 seconds. I will try some other distro to see if hardware is the issue.
Currently quite disappointed with the performance.
However installation and stability cannot be questioned. It doesn't crash or act up, nothing buggy, All things work very nicely once they are launched, but delay of 30 seconds is too much, you launch firefox and for 25km swin in lake, come back have shower, have breakfast. watch a movie and firefox is still loading. Just kidding but ya at times it is too tiring , and installation of software via snap is like you can add 2 weeks of camping in the woods.
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Project: Ubuntu
Version: 24.04
Rating: 8
Date: 2025-07-22
Votes: 2
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Ubuntu is a fantastically stable and reliable distro. If you just want something that just works and has a nice modern feel, then Ubuntu is an excellent choice. I've had 0 stability issues in the 6 months I've been using it and has been a great all rounder for me personally.
My main criticism of Ubuntu would be it's lack of customisation compared to some other distros, and it being a bit heavier than some other alternatives (still nothing compared to Windows 11). I've personally had no complaints in terms of gaming performance, but you could probably squeeze a bit more out of your system with a lighter distro.
For me personally, the tradeoff of a slightly heavier distro and lack of customisation is worth it considering the stability, reliability and modern feel of Ubuntu. It's not for everyone, but it is a solid choice if you just want things to work and feel nice.
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Project: Ubuntu
Version: 24.04
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-07-12
Votes: 8
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Ubuntu LTS has been my daily workhorse since sometime in 2009. I do have a current point release (25.04) on a "liberated" Chromebook, and I also use Ubuntu Studio (also 24.04 LTS) for multimedia production. And I should mention a small army of Raspberry Pi's I'm using for all sorts of tasks and experiments. I've done my distro hopping, and I like to test-drive a number of other distros (usually, a Debian or a Guix, but also some of the OpenSuse family distros), but for production-ready, daily use, nothing beats Ubuntu, 20 years after its initial release.
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Project: Ubuntu
Version: 25.04
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-07-02
Votes: 7
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Happily using Ubuntu Cinnamon edition since switching over from Mint Linux. Mint somehow screws up the Windows title bar of Firefox with weird spacing which is a major dealbreaker since I frequently us Tab Overview to review my opened Firefox tabs in a list by hitting upper left corner with mouse without looking, sort of like Gnome Task Overview.
Ubuntu Cinnamon if you like traditional Windows 11 desktop experience, or other Ubuntu flavors like KDE.
Ubuntu with Flavors is all you need for all.
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Project: Ubuntu
Version: 25.04
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-06-21
Votes: 7
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This the best release yet for me even the camera work on the first try!! What a great improvement !! I work with a lot of Laptops and that was always an issue. The Team did a great job an fixing this! I would now put this release ahead of POP
Trade-View was also easy to install for all the guys who are using the trading platform for trading and making back testing .
* Overall, I am glad that Linux Ubuntu 25.04 is a robust, cost-effective, and highly recommended solution for schools seeking a reliable and high-performing operating system. I'd also like to add Debian Linux to this review, as Ubuntu is based on Debian, which several friends of mine use here in Texas.
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Project: Ubuntu
Version: 24.04
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-06-10
Votes: 48
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* Installed Linux Ubuntu 24.04 LTS in a school, replacing Windows 10 as its support nears expiry. This migration has been an absolute success; I'm scoring it a 10/10.
* Advantages: Linux Ubuntu 24.04 LTS offers phenomenal stability with its five-year support cycle, critical for educational environments. Hardware and software support are unparalleled in the Linux world; all our diverse machines and peripherals work out-of-the-box, and the vast software repository provides all the necessary applications. It significantly boosts performance on older hardware, extending device lifespans and saving budget. The active community and comprehensive documentation are also major assets.
* Disadvantages: There's a slight learning curve for users migrating from Windows, though the GNOME desktop is intuitive. Some specific, proprietary Windows-only software can be a challenge, requiring open-source alternatives or virtualization in rare cases.
* Overall, I am glad that Linux Ubuntu 24.04 LTS is a robust, cost-effective, and highly recommended solution for schools seeking a reliable and high-performing operating system. I'd also like to add Debian Linux to this review, as Ubuntu is based on Debian, which several friends of mine use here in Argentina.
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Project: Ubuntu
Version: 25.04
Rating: 8
Date: 2025-06-04
Votes: 0
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Ubuntu is amazing. I've been using Snap version of Steam, Discord and many other apps.
Had to resort to enabling Flatpak/Flathub to grab EasyEffects, JamesDSP, Heroic Games Launcher and Prism Launcher.
I've had one issue with the Snap version of Steam and that was one game would always hang / freeze. Browsing back to the Steam page on the Snap Store and going to the steam-on-snap github page to troubleshoot and using terminal to "snap connect steam" some stuff fixed the problem and I've had zero issues since and games run great.
One minus with this though is that in my opinion an end-user shouldn't have to go and troubleshoot to "snap connect" stuff in terminal to be able to play games on Steam.
It should be default in the Snap in the very beginning when you download the application in my opinion.
Other than that, I've got no problems with Snap and I'm a happy Ubuntu user. Super stable and reliable.
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Project: Ubuntu
Version: 24.04
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-05-29
Votes: 35
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To start with the obvious, NO you are NOT forced to use Snaps, Snaps are the default for Ubuntu but it is a Linux distro you can install whatever you like, whether that be Flatpaks, AppImages, .deb packages, or even compile from source. NO, Ubuntu does NOT collect telemetry unless you agree to sending basic device metrics, again, this is an open source Linux distro so this can be easily confirmed.
Now, Ubuntu 22.04.2 is an excellent distro, often disregarded as a "beginner distro" by those who either don't have a clue about Linux or those who think it isn't Linux unless you're creating the partitions manually. It does a lot of config for you out of the box, this is the year 2025, the days of IBM mainframes are over compadre.
With Ubuntu you get an extremely stable distro that works out of the box with everything you need, you are free to strip it down and replace whatever you like (again Linux!) or build on the defaults they give you. I've been using various flavours of Linux since the early 2000's, I've tried loads of them and there are many great distros out for there to suit every taste, yet I always come back to Ubuntu because I need to get stuff done, Ubuntu gets stuff done in an elegant and reliable way.
Don't fall for the Snaps propaganda, nothing I use is a Snap yet I'm using Ubuntu, weird!
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Project: Ubuntu
Version: 24.04
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-05-14
Votes: 15
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Bunun kadar mükemmel bir distro daha yoktur. Kur ve kullan. Herkese özellikle de yeni başlayanlara mutlaka Ubuntu'yu önerin. Kullanıcı dostu. Steam'daki bütün oyunları sorunsuz oynarsınız. Sizlere Linux uyumlu oyunları seçmenizi öneririm. Windows tabanlı oyunları da Steam uygulamasının içindeki proton uyumluluk katmanıyla sorunsuz şekilde oynarsınız. Windows'a bağımlı kalmanıza gerek yok. Bütün işlerinizi Ubuntu ile sorunsuz şekilde çözersiziz.xhektor.wordpress.com Bu adres de sizlere Ubuntu'yu anlatıyorum. Bir göz atın. Selamlar.
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Project: Ubuntu
Version: 25.04
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-05-14
Votes: 6
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25.04 feels slightly faster than 24.10.
Pros:
* Stable performance
* Option to install without unnecessary applications
* Nice tweaks for the GNOME interface without breaking it
Cons:
* Dealing with snaps can sometimes be challenging
* On some PCs, Bluetooth does not work correctly after sleep
Additional Notes:
* Version 25.04 handles NTFS disks better than 24.04 and 24.10, though support is still not perfect
* It would be great to change the pointer style from the Settings — instead of using dconf or other tweak tools
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Project: Ubuntu
Version: 25.04
Rating: 8
Date: 2025-05-04
Votes: 2
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Ubuntu version 25.04 is a really successful release of this distribution. I liked the Gnome graphical environment itself, despite the fact that I did not find the option to change the cursor in the settings and after installing the cursor theme from snap, they are not displayed in either customize or settings. The sound in this distribution is amazing thanks to Easy Effects. I personally recommend this distribution mainly for people for whom efficiency is not the highest priority but convenience.
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Project: Ubuntu
Version: 25.04
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-04-30
Votes: 3
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This as to be one of the best Ubuntu release in years specially for gaming it offers something different for every user type which is a good thing.
Pro:
-Fast & Stable
-performance in gaming equals something like cachy os
-Customisation implemented makes sense
Cons:
-Snaps but by default not many installed and easily avoidable so not much of a con for me i use deb and flatpak
so again great release gives you everything you need to accomplish whatever you want.
I distro hopped a lot since 2012 in the last 6 years i have been mostly using arch base on my gaming pc but now i don't feel the need to use arch as Ubuntu offers similar performance.
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Project: Ubuntu
Version: 24.10
Rating: 2
Date: 2025-04-29
Votes: 1
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Ubuntu has been my main Linux work environment for the past 8 years. However, starting with 22 LTS and 24 LTS (main focus of this review) I've had nothing but problem after problem.
Starting from the install, the Ubuntu 24 LTS installer constantly crashes on various virtual machine environments and various hardware. How can you use this if you cannot even install?! As I like to multi-boot in order to have various versions of Ubuntu installed in order to triage technical customer issues, I can no longer encrypt the hard drive when installing onto a custom (multi-boot) partitioned hard drive. And Ubuntu claims they have a high focus on security.
During use, I've noticed that overall usage is flaky at best. Some software works great and that same software ran again doesn't work at all so you have to reboot your machine. Yes - this sounds like Windows because this is way that Ubuntu is starting to feel. They're also asking for you to provide crash reports, sign up for Ubuntu Pro (no thanks), among other not-so-good stuff.
Overall, Ubuntu is bloated, flaky, and you spend more time fixing your system than getting real work done. For now Ubuntu is going in the trash like most other distros. This distro /was/ a great start and /was/ solid but not anymore.
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Project: Ubuntu
Version: 22.04
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-04-17
Votes: 5
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Ubuntu is one of the best distros available. Especially for using it as a server... certainly the most documented one and used all over the place... a lot of tutorials and blogs which describe how to achieve certain things.
There are other distros as well, but if you get into trouble that is a big problem, it's hard to find solutions or to fix problems... you need to be an expert... especially if using Arch linux for example.
I'm using Ubuntu since 2015 and never had any second thoughts about it. I recommend it always to anyone who wants to try linux.
Pros: Great for personal use and software developers
Cons: Not for gaming or some heavy multimedia
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Project: Ubuntu
Version: 24.04
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-04-07
Votes: 28
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Ubuntu 24.04 is a fantastic release—easily one of the best I’ve used in years. It feels polished, modern, and finally brings together everything that makes a Linux desktop truly enjoyable. I’ve been using Linux on and off since the mid-2000s, and this release genuinely feels like a return to form. My Linux journey began with Ubuntu 6.04, back when the orange and brown interface had its own quirky charm and the system felt light and responsive. I stuck with Ubuntu for years until the transition to Unity. While I respect the ambition behind Unity, it just didn’t click with me. It felt like too much of a departure from the classic desktop metaphor, and it introduced friction into my daily workflow.
That’s when I made the switch to elementary OS—version 4, I believe. At the time, it was clean, beautiful, and minimal. It gave me the stable base of Ubuntu with a design language I loved. elementary OS served me well for several years, but over time, I began to feel like development stalled or at least diverged from the direction I wanted. The most recent release, elementary OS 8, was a real letdown. It felt buggy and incomplete, and many of the features I relied on either didn’t work properly or were missing altogether. There were UI inconsistencies, hardware issues, and an overall sense that the polish just wasn’t there anymore.
That disappointment led me to try Ubuntu again—and wow, what a difference. Ubuntu 24.04 is clean, fast, and refreshingly easy to use. GNOME has matured dramatically over the years, and I think it’s finally at a point where it feels intuitive, elegant, and powerful. The shell no longer feels like it’s fighting against me—it’s a joy to use. Features like dynamic workspaces, the overview screen, and the built-in search are genuinely useful and feel like they’ve been refined through years of iteration. It’s impressive how well the desktop adapts to different workflows, whether you’re a keyboard-heavy power user or prefer point-and-click simplicity.
I was also pleasantly surprised by how seamless everything works out of the box. No driver issues, no weird display scaling quirks, no broken package dependencies—just a solid, reliable system. Snap, which I was previously skeptical of, now feels well-integrated. The App Center is responsive, attractive, and finally useful—not just for Snap packages, but for .deb files as well. I love the flexibility this offers, letting me install software from various sources without hunting around online or worrying about compatibility.
Overall, Ubuntu 24.04 feels like a culmination of years of improvement, and it's clear a lot of care went into this release. It's accessible to newcomers yet powerful enough for veterans. After experimenting with countless distros over the years, I’m genuinely excited to be back on Ubuntu. It’s stable, modern, and respectful of the user’s time. I think Canonical absolutely nailed it with this release.
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Project: Ubuntu
Version: 24.04
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-03-28
Votes: 14
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Ubuntu was my first Linux, back in 2005 on CD, and it will definitely be my last! I currently have 24.04.2 on my PCs and this wonderful OS is not only beautiful, but also very stable, fast and wonderful to use. The installation came with the latest Nvidia driver, all drivers for printer, scanner, camera and WLaN and with Wayland my gaming experience is just perfect in terms of FPS and overall rendering. I think it's not for nothing that there are so many variations of Ubuntu, such as Kubuntu, Xubuntu,...etc. And then there are distributions like Linux Mint, which are based on Debian/Ubuntu: I think because Canonical just does a great job with Ubuntu.
So I'm looking forward to the next 20 years with Ubuntu, because I think it's perfect!
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Project: Ubuntu
Version: 24.10
Rating: 8
Date: 2025-03-28
Votes: 1
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Ubuntu works really well and it shows that they did a lot of work to make Ubuntu more gaming friendly there is still work to be done that's why i gave it 8 but they are on the right track.Don't listen to all those snap haters you don't have to use snaps if you don't want to my setup is strictly .deb and flatpak no snaps and it works great.
Pros:
very polished
fast and stable
recent kernel and drivers
easy to set up good for beginners and advance user's
Cons:
some gaming packages like mangohud and lutris and protontricks are outdated but i fixed this issue pretty easily mangohud=github lutris=.deb protontricks=flatpak
Good job Ubuntu team keep up the good work.
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Project: Ubuntu
Version: 24.04
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-03-27
Votes: 15
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I love to tinker, and test dozens of distributions each year, but when I need a stable production machine with a purpose I always come back to Ubuntu. Variety is what makes Linux great, it's also an Achilles’ heel. Ubuntu is stable, polished, well documented and has a large community you can turn to for help. There’s a lot of hate for Snap, and I prefer Flatpack, but that’s easily installed and not an issue to me. I have multiple servers to keep running for 55 end users and Ubuntu has never let me down.
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Project: Ubuntu
Version: 24.10
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-03-25
Votes: 5
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I keep coming back to Ubuntu. Why? Everything works, everything works when managed by it, and everything continues to work. I am not particularly demanding with hardware, but phone (Bluetooth and USB connections), e-reader (USB), headphones (BT), speakers (BT) and chessboard (BT) all work. It is remarkable how often distributions fail, even with the "easy" USB connections. Windows 11 is less reliable than Ubuntu here, as its Bluetooth implementation has occasional fits without warning and it often tries to be too clever with USB. Just connect and show me the whole device file system!
The other huge advantage of Ubuntu is that it is primarily a corporate distribution, so Canonical has a vested interest in getting it right and keeping it secure with a continuous stream of updates. A lot of hot air is emitted about snaps; in the corporate world, secure installation of the right software from verified sources is a big thing and, in day-to-day use, downloading an installer then running it vanished, in my experience, about 20 years ago. It was no surprise that, as a vendor whose operating system is involved in all sorts of critical tasks, Canonical decided to get a grip of software distribution.
(For the record, I have the great whales - Firefox, Thunderbird, LibreOffice and Vivaldi - as snaps and almost everything else as flatpaks. Although flatpaks are far from perfect, Canonical really needs to tackle the annoying issue that a lot of snaps are well behind the current version of the software they package).
I give a rare 10 because you don't know how good Ubuntu is until you realise how many inconsistencies and even errors there are in other distributions.
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Project: Ubuntu
Version: 24.04
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-03-13
Votes: 46
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Ubuntu LTS is great. Until now I was using another great distro - Fedora. But I encountered problems with installing Nvidia and working with Virtualbox, which I need to play chess program in the old Windows7 environment. That application doesn't have Linux version. I tried other distros and neither satisfied me with both needed Nvidia and Virtualbox. Except Ubuntu. It works jest as expected without any flaws. Other things which I noticed during distro hopping : Ubuntu boots much faster. If installed with default option it's just clean - no stupid unneeded apps other distros are bloated with. You can easily install them yourself if you wish.
As for me I don't remove snap functionality, I simply ignore it. Just install flatpak and use it : sudo apt install flatpak.
All in all: 10 out of 10!
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Project: Ubuntu
Version: 24.10
Rating: 1
Date: 2025-03-12
Votes: 0
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I have been using ubuntu for a few years now. I like but it has gone south. Almost every upgrade renders my system non-bootable. Requiring rescue with a live CD. This is the third time in the last year. Ubuntu is to be avoided because of wayland. It left me with a kernel panic not syncing vfs unable to mount. Ubuntu seems to blame Ubuntu, but the maintainers are ultimately responsible for the updates.
I am done with Ubuntu. Debian will cruise along for years without any issues.
Bye-Bye ubuntu write if you get work... Snapd, Flatpak, Wayland... What else?
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Project: Ubuntu
Version: 24.04
Rating: 2
Date: 2025-03-07
Votes: 0
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I recently installed 24.04 (the Ubuntu LTS), after running 18.01 for years. I am finding 24.04 VERY BUGGY. There are touchpad issues and inadequate provision for adjustment without a lot of file tweaking, and even with the recommended tweaking, things do not work that well. I am running 2 Dell Precision laptops that must run the Ubuntu LTS because of work. In 18.01 it was possible to change file colors to help keep track of work history, and that's just impossible with 24.04. I have used 24.04 for two weeks now, and I hate it more every day. Written 03-07-2025, maybe things will improve. I do not want to have to install a second OS (Mint maybe) but I may have to. I am NOT a Linux guru, and I have had little time to tweak things. But 24.04 seems greatly crapified versus 18.01. I hope that at work we will decide to change over to Fedora, which I have also used previously, and loved.
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Project: Ubuntu
Version: 24.04
Rating: 8
Date: 2025-03-05
Votes: 0
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Ubuntu used to be a good distro for those with little Linux experience, but now it's best for those with a lot of experience and want something that's stable and has all the packages.
The process for encrypted dual boot, such as with Windows or another OS, has become impossible for all but the most advanced users as well due to changes in the Ubuntu desktop installer. I did it by manually creating the partitions, installing the server version of Ubuntu then installing gnome from the command line. Others have installed Ubuntu desktop to an non-encrypted partition then rsynced it to an encrypted one & updated the config. Way too much work for something that used to be a mouse click, and still is in distros like Fedora.
But once you get through all that, Ubuntu is still the best when you need a stable distro with all the best packages.
Supports ZFS out of the box, most AI/ML products are built for it (like AMD ROCm). Compared to Fedora where just installing ZFS is a pain, and you can't get compatible packages for pytorch-rocm / rocm-hips (pytorch only supports previous stable ROCm, while dnf only has latest rocm).
Pretty much the best Gnome experience outside of Fedora. Ubuntu doesn't make too many changes, and they are all extensions you can disable + snap which can be uninstalled (see Baeldung's article for removing snap from Ubuntu).
Wouldn't recommend the non LTS releases like 12.10 since the primary benefit of Ubuntu is the large number of packages, most of which (such as PPAs) are only available for LTS.
However, if the packages you need are all covered in the Fedora dnf or flatpaks, Fedora is definitely the way to go. Especially now that Ubuntu makes encrypted dual booting nearly impossible while it's a mouse click in Fedora.
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Project: Ubuntu
Version: 24.04
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-03-03
Votes: 35
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Ubuntu is the great entry point into Linux world for many people including me. It's easy to install and use. It's very polished and good looking distro. Ubuntu boot time is very quick, it's certainly optimized. I never had any issue with hardware, incl Nvidia drivers. Many years I was using either Mint, or Fedora. But this year I tried again Ubuntu and decided that it suits me even better on my home laptop. The CPU is not as hot as on other distros and the fan is mostly silent and inactive. The only thing you need to do after installation is to remove snapd and you have a great and reliable OS. So I rate it as clear 10 out of 10.
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Project: Ubuntu
Version: 24.04
Rating: 3
Date: 2025-02-28
Votes: 0
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Did a clean install to 24.04 because the upgrade from 22.04 didn't work. After ~2 weeks I went back to 22.04 because 24.04 has too many problems and doesn't bring anything useful. Same kernel as 22.04.5 and some minor version on other system.
-Canonical put even more effort in pushing snap store by disabling .appimage application. Well, they run but you have to reconfigure AppArmor for the applications and the average user doesn't know how to do that. Python installation is also Ubuntu specific and has another non-standard package manager for Ubuntu 24.04.
-they put in a new buggy sound system Pipewire (and Pulse isn't installed by default). It doesn't work right with Proton/Wine. Audio/video Codecs are also messed up. Again this can be fixed by replacing it with Pulse, again something new users can't do. No fix for some codecs.
-messed up libraries structure so many 3rd party apps don't have builds for 24.04. Many developers/maintainers didn't waste time making a version that works just with Ubuntu 24.04.
Over the years Canonical has gotten a Microsoft mentality, if it works mess with it, push proprietary software, modify the UbuntuOS so it get away from mainstream Linux. 22.04 will be the end of the line with Ubuntu. Currently considering Debian, Fedora or OpenSuse as replacement.
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