Three Reasons Why Ubuntu is the Best Linux Operating System
How Ubuntu Stacks Up Against Other Open Source Operating System
Different people have different opinions of each of the Linux distributions. Many feel that the official Linux distribution by Red Hat Software is the best Linux operating system, while others believe Ubuntu is the best Linux distribution. I personally believe that Ubuntu is the most efficient and most reliable of the GNOME desktop operating systems in circulation, for three reasons:
Features and Capabilities
Several Linux distributions are built upon the powerful Debian distribution, with its various software packages. However, Ubuntu is far more cutting edge than other distributions as it very quickly adopts newer enhancements. Ubuntu also makes the most of the GNOME interface. It has a very appealing graphical user interface. The desktop is eye-catching and very organized.
Ubuntu is also very simple to use because of its awry similarity to Windows Vista. Ubuntu is capable of doing many of the same things that Windows Vista is able to do. These capabilities include word processing, spreadsheet, calculating, video editing, and many more.
Security
Another reason why Ubuntu is the superlative Linux distribution is because of its security. Ubuntu has several security features that make it one of the most reliable operating systems not only based on UNIX, but also out of all other operating systems including Windows Vista and Mac OS X. Like other Linux operating systems, Ubuntu uses a different source code. Because of this different code, it is difficult to write viruses and malware for Ubuntu.
Stability
Stability is a very huge concern for most Linux systems. Because of the freedom that Linux provides to its users, Linux is not the most stable operating system. Users can easily modify the source code on a Linux system and that may cause irreversible harm to the operating system and that may cause a total loss of files and information. Ubuntu, however, is a very stable Linux operating system compared to the other distributions because it provides a secure system recovery operation. If the user accidentally causes harm to his or her computer, they can easily reverse the previous operation and recover their files.
What's more, it is completely free of charge, while Red Hat, the official Linux operating system, charges $80 for the cost of service and support. Ubuntu is, overall, the best Linux distribution because of the combination of security, features, and capabilities.
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Post a CommentI've been through most all of the distro's, they change all the time. What works best on one set of hardware has problems on another. The hp computer I am using now works best with Mandriva. I can get everything to work without much tweaking, although I like to tweak. Debian is the standard distro and is less buggy (if you can use that term for Linux) if you can work out the hardware driver issues, especially video. Best to build the pc to accommodate debian's hardware requirements. I use to use KDE for the desktop but gnome seems to be the best at the moment. I have an article that explains how software compatibility issues are pretty much a thing of the past.
I've always wanted to try Linux...I just haven't had a spare computer in the house that isn't used often. I'm still kind of wary about it's compatibility with programs that I'd want to use.
I truly like it but I wish they would put ATI M3 graphic card support in it for the dell laptops. Everything else works great including the wireless built into my C600.%0D%0A%0D%0AI have it on the desktop I am working on now and it supports my wireless b linksys USB just plug in and it connects automatically. Beats the crap out of all windows systems and runs faster on older model computers than vista and XP which have zillion of updated and must have spy-ware and anti-virus that slow them down even more on high powered units. Open Suse loads the ATI M3 video on the Dell C600 laptop but not the wireless. If I ever learn how to install the video card acceleration%2C I will be in hog heaven.
I have ubuntu and fedora running in a virtual desktop just to test with. Ubuntu really really shines in its ability to install on just about any pc type platform. Some of the fedora extras are tougher to work around if the install fails. I like em both. Ubuntu ran some of the games I play better.
The Linux distributions all compete with each other, and some are better in some respects than others at any given time. They are all available for free download because of the terms of the GNU General Public Licence, which requires this -- as well as openness of the source code. Red Hat can even be downloaded, although the brand "Fedora" is used for that I believe. I have tried Ubuntu but currently use ArchLinux because I like its configurability and transparency. Ubuntu is pretty good for newbies (i.e. most people migrating from windows) who like all their stuff prepackaged and configured, so I do recommend it -- but I would not say it is the best because "best" is not defined the same for everyone.