We like the cloud integration and where the OS is going, but the Amazon results are too intrusive and the system needs a bit of work to make it more reliable.
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marcappuccino
Ubuntu is awesome. It is a free, open-source Linux distribution for those both new and experienced with Linux, while providing closed components when needed (GPU drivers, wireless drivers, etc). Those who are worried that Ubuntu is becoming more closed, or simply a marketing tool (Amazon),...
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walle1357
Ubuntu is a great OS. Almost all programs can run on it (even Windows programs - with Wine and Mono) extremely well. Games run at pretty good frame rates and web browsing is snappy. For office use, it comes preinstalled with LibreOffice - which is compatible with Microsoft Office. The best part...
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victorhqc
Excelent OS! Best Linux distro and capable of replacing any of the big neighbors (Mac OS/Windows) without missing their features.
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CameronNemo
Very good release. Unity is top notch for usability, but there are some pains when you try to configure something, and of course performance is so-so. Great OS!
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