Why we recommend Ubuntu Linux

Stable

Ubuntu is built upon the legendary stability of the Debian GNU/Linux operating system. Wave goodbye to crashes and freezes and say hello to a reliable system which just works.

The reason for the stability of Ubuntu is the way in which it is created and maintained - if someone finds a stability problem in an Ubuntu application, the problem can be reported and fixed ready for the next release, which will be available within six months. No waiting for service packs, just a working, rock-solid system at your disposal.

• Ubuntu applications have been tested by thousands of people world-wide to verify their stability.
• Debian GNU/Linux is so stable that it powers some of the most critical computer systems in the world.
• Software problems in Ubuntu can be reported and tracked by you, and are often fixed quickly.

Secure

The security of your computer is held in the highest regard by the Ubuntu team. Ubuntu offers strong security as standard. Viruses, spyware and adware are practically unheard of in Ubuntu, and security issues are fixed very quickly.

• Ubuntu protects important parts of the system from security breaches by limiting how they can be accessed without an administrator password.
• Security issues are normally fixed quickly and efficiently, often only a few days after they are reported.
• Linux distributions such as Ubuntu are widely used as web servers because of their heavy-duty security.
• Ubuntu has an easy to use security update system, which will alert you when new security fixes are available.

Easy to use

Ubuntu is Linux for Human Beings - the programs you use are designed around you, the person using them, and are not made any more complex than is absolutely necessary. This does not mean that Ubuntu lacks power, though - the Ubuntu desktop is full of innovative features which other operating systems are only just starting to think about using.

• Messages are worded in an un-confusing way, so you only need to read them once.
• Your programs are arranged in a way which makes them easy to find.
• Programs tend to be uncluttered and streamlined, focusing on the tasks you want to achieve.

Yes, support. As hard as it is to accept, you can easily get support when you do run into difficulties. In addition to the plethora of online forms, both independent and those provided by the distro supplier, there are also more and more 3rd party service providers that offer service contracts for Linux systems. Good to have in a corporate/business environment. There is also support offered by more and more traditional Technology names such as Dell, IBM, Novell, Sun and others. And finally, for support a little closer to home, most major cities have Linux User Groups that can and do offer help and advice. Help and Support IS available and does not usually mean spending hours on hold to speak to someone in a call center on the other side of the planet.

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