Windows Vs Ubuntu

I have met a lot of people who confidently said “I have received my free CD. I am ditching Windows and switching to Ubuntu”. Ubuntu is good when it comes to uniqueness and free doorstep delivery. I am a Ubuntu fan, and I too admire it’s uniqueness. It’s Open Source, has a great GUI, features are good enough and is also capable of  performing many activities that a Windows operating system can perform. But, as of now it’s not yet stable. And that’s what the development stage is all about.

It’s true that Ubuntu has a long way to go to grow into a “complete operating system” to actually compete with the “accessible capabilities” of Windows OS. When I first heard of Ubtuntu and other similar linux operating systems, i too was excited to try them out. I haven’t tried many linux operating systems but among all i found Ubuntu more accessible and user friendly. But, I had a terrible time using Gutsy Gibbon, Hardy Heron, Intrepid Ibex and even Jaunty Jackalope. Try accessing the General Help section on the ubuntu forum , you’ll know what i mean. And I am referring to issues related to stability only.

At this point Windows users cannot totally migrate to Ubuntu as the most common issues like stability(i’ve mentioned this above) and compatibility will creep in. Atleast for now, I am using Ubuntu for learning purpose only. Windows XP is still my primary OS.

What are your thoughts on Ubtunu and Windows?

3 Comments on Ubuntu Is Good, But Is It Reliable Yet?

Ubuntu Is Good, But Is It Reliable Yet? on Sun, 28th Jun 2009 12:34 pm


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Mike on Mon, 29th Jun 2009 5:27 pm


I have tried Ubuntu, but I am still in need of Windows to run some of my applications for my work. When possible, I try to use open source software to support them as opposed to a mega industry like MS. Ubuntu has a ways to go, but it has come along way to. I liked XP, Vista – yuck. I am stuck with it, as it comes on my work machine. A group of us in the community are looking at starting a Linux group so we can work with Ubuntu and other Linux flavors – to learn and help others.

Raj on Mon, 29th Jun 2009 7:02 pm


Even i share the same thought as you do Mike. It’s destined that Open Source Linux will go a very long way with it’s growth. And it’s interesting how Microsoft will answer to it(probably they’ll force the consumers to buy their preloaded sh*t on computers just like what they have done with Vista)

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