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We performed a comparison between Ubuntu Linux and Windows 11 based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Operating Systems (OS) for Business solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed Ubuntu Linux vs. Windows 11 Report (Updated: March 2024).
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Pros
"The solution has a very good graphical user interface.""The product’s stability is valuable.""They have provided a new interface, which is great.""Stable and scalable Linux operating system that can test and run virtual machines.""The product is easy to use.""The integration with other solutions like Apache is valuable.""Ubuntu Linux's most valuable feature is its open-source nature.""Use of the tools for systems and software to test functionalities."

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"The product's most valuable feature is its support service.""The security features in Windows 11 are always being updated.""One valuable feature is the ability to snap windows to different sections of the screen, which is especially useful on big screens.""Windows 11 is easy to install. If you have any unclear issues, you can search Google for them. If you can't find any solutions, you can refer the issue to the IT support team.""The tool is user-friendly. It is easy to use, and we have many applications like Excel and Word where we can do spreadsheet work.""It has helped with analytics.""The most valuable feature is animation. It is a good solution in terms of performance.""We are migrating from Windows 10 to Windows 11 due to end-of-life, security concerns, and end-of-support. The tool's configuration is good and we are satisfied with it since it's a Microsoft product. We didn't face any hurdles in using the tool. We didn't feel much difference with both Windows products. The solution is good because in IT we want to secure our data. Nowadays, data is the most valuable thing. If your data is secured, then you are secured. I think that everyone has to move to Windows 11 since Windows 10 is facing end-of-life and end-of-sales, probably by 2024."

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"The repository needs to be kept up to date all of the time.""Occasionally, we have problems with stability.""There are certain shortcomings related to the product's frequency of updates. From an improvement perspective, my company expects the solution to offer less frequent updates.""The only improvement I would suggest is to switching back to Aptitude. They switched a lot of the packages that used to be running in Aptitude to Snap. I don't find them as usable when they are in Snap. The most obvious instance of this is that it's caused me to have issues with Chrome. Starting Chrome took a couple of seconds before it was up and running, which wasn't pleasant. Back when it used to run packaging in Aptitude, I didn't have this problem. I know they're familiar with these issues because a lot of other people have experienced them too.""We don't have any support, so we search for answers online. However, it can sometimes be a little messy to find the information if you have a highly specific question or a strange problem. It would be nice if finding information were a little simpler. Maybe they could have some portal that could point you to where you can find information.""The solution could improve by being more user-friendly, you need to know how to use the command-line interface which you might not understand.""They can make it user-friendly. It is not totally user-friendly.""Its interface could be improved and made richer."

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"The solution's stability can be improved.""Windows 11 is not very stable, and its stability could be improved.""I am not happy with the new menus in Windows 11 since it is not very comfortable.""When I was using Winsel, a tool for the existing purpose, and completing the purpose of that is to complete the file, it would show an error and ask me to purchase the product. But now, instead of giving the product, we have a patch to loop the tool. This happened via dot key dot shared and dot bat solutions. So, that kind of convenience has not been provided in Windows 11.""From what I've been reading recently about the malware attacks on Windows Office 365 users, I might have some concerns about securing the OS.""The product’s performance needs improvement.""Sometimes, I experience slowness in Windows 11, and its speed could be improved.""Windows 11 needs to improve the speed with which it loads programs"

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "​Old equipment works for at least two or three years more, which means a significant savings.​"
  • "I use the free version, so I don't have any license fees."
  • "It's an open-source solution that can be used free of charge."
  • "It is not a very expensive solution."
  • "Ubuntu pricing is reasonable."
  • "It is open source, so it is free. There is no licensing fee."
  • "It is a free product."
  • "Ubuntu is an open-source Linux operating system that can be used free of charge."
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  • "We pay for a yearly license for Windows 11."
  • "The licensing cost is high."
  • "The solution is affordable."
  • "It is expensive."
  • "My company purchases licenses in bulk for 2000 users."
  • "The tool's price is high and I would rate it a nine out of ten."
  • "I would rate the solution's pricing an eight out of ten."
  • "I use the free home version."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:Ubunto Linux is a complete Linux operating system that is freely available with both community and professional support. This solution is suitable for both desktop and server use. It has a very… more »
    Top Answer: It has a good support system for loading databases.
    Top Answer:The tool is user-friendly. It is easy to use, and we have many applications like Excel and Word where we can do spreadsheet work.
    Top Answer:The pricing is affordable. There are no additional add-ons or extra payments – just one initial price, providing everything needed.
    Top Answer:The product should focus more on security, particularly Outlook. It should also look into pricing since people will stop using it after a while if the prices are high.
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    Overview

    Ubuntu Linux is an powerful, easy-to-use, customizable, free, and safe open-source operating system. Some of the world’s top tech corporations, like Intel and Microsoft, rely on Ubuntu Linux to power their operations. It is an operating system that is so trusted by the tech community that it comes pre-installed on global computer vendors like HP and Dell. It is therefore little wonder that Ubuntu Desktop is the world’s most widely-used Linux workstation platform.

    Ubuntu Linux comes in a variety of derivatives that enable organizations to select the operating system type that will best meet their needs. There are four derivative types and a number of flavors. The derivative types are:

    1. Ubuntu Desktop. As indicated by the name, this derivative is specifically designed to run on laptops and desktops. That said, it is a solution that can be and is used to power other hardware-based systems, such as servers and data centers. However, without the addition of software that primes it to serve as a server program, it only functions on desktops and, as a result, only runs applications that are meant for general use. These can include applications like web browsers and multimedia programs. Users can install it through a prompt-driven process that plays out on their graphical user interfaces.

    2. Ubuntu Server. This version of Ubuntu differs from Ubuntu Desktop in a number of ways. The first is that, as suggested by the product name, it is designed for use on an organization’s servers. It is for this reason that Ubuntu Server supports applications that are more focused on the operations of the server and the network that it runs. This differs from Ubuntu Desktop in that Desktop is basically only concerned with the device that is running it. Their methods of installation also differ, as Ubuntu Server has no graphical user interface. Instead, it is installed by way of a process-driven menu.

    3. Ubuntu Core. Ubuntu Core is a stripped-down version of Linux that is specifically designed to handle embedded device projects.

    4. Ubuntu Cloud. The designers of Ubuntu Cloud focused on providing users with a highly secure and versatile operating system that they can run on the public cloud.

    Ubuntu Linux Benefits

    Some of the ways that organizations can benefit by deploying Ubuntu Linux’s open-source operating system include:

    • Ease of installation and use. Ubuntu Linux is simple for beginners to install and then use. Anyone who has some knowledge of computer systems should be able to deploy Ubuntu Linux. The user interface is as simple to use as those available to users of Windows or macOS.
    • Customization. Users of Ubuntu Linux have access to many different flavors of the operating system. This enables them to customize it so that it best meets their operational needs.
    • Operational flexibility. Users can install Ubuntu Linux onto a wide variety of device types. Windows and Mackintosh computers and devices are both fully compatible with this operating system.

    Ubuntu Linux Features

    • Data security. Ubuntu Linux employs various security practices and features that enable users to safeguard their data against malware attacks.
    • Applications. Users have access to a wide variety of applications that can easily be downloaded for use on Ubuntu.

    • Hardware autoconfiguration. The hardware drivers that users need in order to configure the hardware correctly so that Ubuntu Linux can be properly installed come built -in to the Ubuntu Linux operating system.

    Reviews from Real Users

    Ubuntu Linux is an operating system that stands out when compared to many of its competitors. Two of its major advantages are the high level of security that it offers applications that run on it and the low level of maintenance that it actually requires system administrators to do once it has been deployed.

    Franco P., the founder and CEO of Applied Labs, writes, “When you have this relationship with Linux and you start working with very secure environments, there's less possibility of being directly attacked by a group of hackers. You will lose less data and you will have a more reliable ecosystem.”

    The principal cloud architect at a wholesaler and distributor writes, “With Ubuntu Linux, you can set it and forget it. It requires a low amount of administrative overhead.

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    Computer Software Company19%
    Comms Service Provider15%
    Financial Services Firm10%
    Manufacturing Company6%
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    Computer Software Company13%
    Comms Service Provider9%
    Manufacturing Company9%
    Educational Organization9%
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    Educational Organization21%
    University13%
    Financial Services Firm13%
    Computer Software Company13%
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    Computer Software Company24%
    Educational Organization10%
    Financial Services Firm9%
    Manufacturing Company8%
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    Small Business49%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise37%
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    Small Business25%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise60%
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    Small Business24%
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    Large Enterprise52%
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    Small Business29%
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    Large Enterprise46%
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    Ubuntu Linux vs. Windows 11
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    Ubuntu Linux is ranked 2nd in Operating Systems (OS) for Business with 133 reviews while Windows 11 is ranked 10th in Operating Systems (OS) for Business with 32 reviews. Ubuntu Linux is rated 8.6, while Windows 11 is rated 8.6. The top reviewer of Ubuntu Linux writes "Open-source with a great support community and seamless updating". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Windows 11 writes "An easy-to-use solution that can be used for desktop computing". Ubuntu Linux is most compared with Rocky Linux, Oracle Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise, Windows Server and Neverware CloudReady, whereas Windows 11 is most compared with Windows Server, Rocky Linux, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and SUSE Linux Enterprise. See our Ubuntu Linux vs. Windows 11 report.

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