Ubuntu 6.06 LTS review

8.2

Editors' Rating

9.0

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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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JIm Hargrove

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

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Anonymous

My best Linux experience yet

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9.5

James Myers

The best Linux distro for the masses

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9.5

José Villalba

The best OS and FREE

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9.5

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