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Ubuntu 6.06 LTS review Editors Choice Award

8.2

Editors' Rating

Excellent

9.0

Members' Rating

Spectacular

Typical price:Free

Verdict

Ubuntu is a powerful, free, ready-to-run desktop Linux distribution that's eminently suitable for mainstream use. Although the complexities of the system impose a steep learning curve on Windows users who plan to support an installation themselves, our experiences with version 6.06 LTS suggest that this is manageable... Read Full Review.

Pros

  • Available in several distribution formats, including live CD
  • Server version available with preconfigured LAMP components
  • Generally straightforward to install and set up
  • Offers a viable replacement for a corporate Windows desktop, and much more

Cons

  • Thousands of easily available applications and tools can create a complex installation with much potential for error

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Member Opinion

9.0

Average Member Rating

Spectacular

8 Members have reviewed this product

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robertkent

robertkent

I loved it....but no cigar...yet

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7.0

Very Good


pauwl.lunow@getronics.com

pauwl.lunow@getronics.com

Good enough to replace windows

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8.3

Excellent


JIm Hargrove

JIm Hargrove

State-of-the-art Gnu/Linux operating system with apps--based on Debian linux.

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10

Perfect


José Villalba

José Villalba

The best OS and FREE

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9.5

Spectacular


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