Ubuntu (3. 2- bit) - Free download and software reviews. Pros. Compared to Windows and Mac OSX the advantages of Ubuntu are. Security, Speed, the fact it is free to name a few more on.

Most of the time, you'll be fine with open-source software on Linux. But if you want real gaming and graphical power, you'll need proprietary drivers. Here's how to. The Step by Step guide to Install Ubuntu Desktop on Hyper-v in Windows 10. To install Ubuntu Linux in Hyper-v follow this install Linux on Hyper-v post. The Ubuntu software center is a Linux app store that carries thousands of free and commerical applications for Linux.

Cons. Get it from: http: //www. Cnet has an old version. SAFE (no worries about viruses). Completely customizable to how I want. Very often updated. Supports all my hardware (including HP printer).

Plenty of viable alternatives to commercial and proprietary software. Lots of help online when needed. Decent boot/shut down speeds (I dont have the best hardware)Cons. The odd program may not have a good alternative.

Still a few notifications about errors but those are getting more and more seldom seen. Some drivers of cheaper devices (i. I tried Windows 8 but my graphics card wasn't supported so I couldn't play some games.

This works great, especially with Libre. Office, Firefox, Skype, and Java (games like Minecraft). Reply to this review. Was this review helpful?(3) (1) Prosfree,no antivirus neede,no office software needed (pre installed)can run on older hardware 2.

Consonly one that it has no problems at all. Summarymade on the architecture of Linux there are many others too but this one is great no virus free more stable than windows no need of drivers for hardware a update manager updates everything from OS to browser to mp.

Libre office which is as powerful as office it has Mozilla Firefox as standard browser and Thunderbird as default e- mail client means it is pre loaded with everything you need for home use or office ,business use it is highly customizable check out official facebook page and there is wide community support and you can buy support too that too for a low price if you can modify it modify it and publish it no one will sue you in short one just give it a try it will make your computer experince lot more happier even i learnt more about computer after i started using ubuntu i came in to contact with many ubuntu users from engineers to doctors to kids to studentsmust give it a try. Reply to this review. Was this review helpful?(0) (0) Pros. Fast. My sister called complaining about her Windows 7 computer being slow. I convinced her to give Ubuntu a shot and a week later she was asking me how to take Windows off completely. Sonic Lost World Game Download here.

It's easy enough that even my mom who thinks computers are intentionally trying to make her life harder is using it happily. The reports is that her Farmville loads much faster than before. The software center is what I hope will be the norm for purchasing and downloading software. There are several very addictive and challenging games for free as well.

I honestly can't believe after installing it on two of my own computers as well as computers from a host of family and friends I convinced, I haven't had one install issue. It even automatically detects little things like my laptops webcam. Cons. To get it the way I like to have it set up it did take basic to moderate computer skills. I took the time to personally for others set up features that were not present after its initial installation. I would like to see a simple program built by Canonical to offer personalization features. If Ubuntu is able to do it .. There were so many little things that I changed that I had to look on some internet forum to find a third party app or terminal code to figure out.

Things my mom will never ever ever do. A lot of people I know wont. Also there are some games I have that were just meant for Windows .. There are several Windows games I've tried that have worked with third party software.

Summary. I've been able to sell this product to other computer users in my life because of one word .. It's an amazing concept to them that this software that is making their computers faster is free. And that the software center has so many free options.

For the average computer user Ubuntu can be used and they will never have any problem with it. They get on the internet maybe play a game or two .. Gamers however it's a good idea to keep a Windows partition on your hard drive. I switched from Windows to Ubuntu when both my Windows 7 laptop and desktop crashed separately within a week of one another. I feel like I have two new computers. They are both much faster on startup.

People I show my laptop startup time to are always impressed. Once your desktop loads you're off and running. No need to wait for 2. That said I have ran into little annoyances and some . Updated on Dec 2. Honestly I meant to give it 4. The only gripe I have with it is it's anti- windows stance when it comes to it's files.

For instance there is almost no support for wma files when it comes to playing them and burning them to CD. The files may work and they may not. Depending on the player and if you have a whole lot of them ( like I do ) converting them can be a pain.

The plugin to correct this problem ( windows media audio decoder ) is 2. And I think that it is a little unfair that you have to pay for something, that is obviously needed to correct a major hole in the software. But, perhaps im just spoiled by windows after all their updates are free. All in all I like ubuntu, but I don't like how some developers have used it to make money by exploiting holes in the OS.

I would recommend it as a secondary operating system, but I wouldn't make it my primary OS it would just be too much work. Reply to this review. Read reply (1)Was this review helpful?(0) (0) Reply by Vibhum.

I like the fact that its different from windows. It has a nice looking unity and gnome interface. Cons. I started not liking this operating system after a while and it is because well its slow memory hog and unity is just plain buggy and slow.

I would not recommend this on a netbook. If you want Ubuntu on a netbook go with 1. Summary. Over all alright operating system. I have linux mint on my netbook and old computer now.

I like Ubuntu I do but they screwed up big time by adding unity in Ubuntu now. Its slow the operating system is a complete memory hog and is slow on boot up. It is secure and nice looking but has problems just trying to keep the memory in good shape.

I would recommend kubuntu but kubuntu is just as slow and yes it does look like windows which is why some people recommend this to windows users. I am gonna still stick with Linux mint.

Mint has all the nice features like Debian kde lxde and xfce along with gnome and is not slow and does not have memory problems. Install Python In Ubuntu Terminal. Reply to this review. Was this review helpful?(0) (0) Pros.

Fast startup Firefox as default Email setup form the desk top Ubuntu software center free automatic up dates no restart computer every time you install a new program all the same thatchers as win. Cons. NO real Cons with this OS only thing I can think could improve would be a Manuel to guide the user rond the siystom. Summary. The bottom line: Ubuntu 1. Desktop Edition easily ranks higher than any other Linux desktop OS on I HAVE RAN IT SIDE BY SIDE WITH WIN 7and Based on performance numbers, its Ethernet and wireless management and zero licensing cost, this is an operating system I can recommend to anyone - - not just as an alternative to Windows but as a strong OS in its own right.

If you have vista I suggest that you replace it with Ubuntu 1. I have several machines with windows 7 and I like ubuntu better. The only thing holding be back from dropping 7 is just a few programs that I enjoy on 7 . Cons. No talking email .

I use this program every day when running 7 . Ubuntu has a robot voice hard to understand that can read web pages .

HR. Summary. I started with computers running in dos . You had to write simple commands to do everything .

Brought back the old days when getting apps in the terminal . I actually feel involved with the computer again . Windows is a click and be stupid experience . Ubuntu is fast like starts up in about 1. Even faster on my asus dual core 2.

Its just a joy not having to worry about viruses . I fix friends and family's computers that is a job in its self. Install ubuntu on 3 of their computers where they can dual boot .