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Ubuntu has been continuously updated every year twice and it has never been a disappointment for its fans. Let's find out why.
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Monday, October 13, 2014:
Ubuntu will be celebrating its 10th birthday later this month and to
mark the occasion we will discuss 10 top reasons why Ubuntu has grown so
popular over the years and what are the reasons that Ubuntu is chosen
by users over other operating systems. Ubuntu has been continuously
updated every year twice and it has never been a disappointment for its
fans. Let's find out why:
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1. Hardware Recognition:
Ubuntu is considered as the
best Linux variant because of its best hardware recognition. Ubuntu
releases can be installed across different hardware configurations and
it can recognise almost any hardware on any PC. Ubuntu can also be
successfully installed in a few virtual environments too without any
major discrepancies.
2. Matured Usability:
The
default user interface, Unity, is very popular among its users since its
launch in April 2011. The interface has undergone revisions for better
performance and it has matured a lot till date.
3. Synaptic Package Manager:
If
you are using this tool in Ubuntu then you will never feel that you are
missing your Windows system. With Synaptic Package Manager Windows
users will feel comfortable with Ubuntu as it offers the best graphical
interface for package management and software installation.
4. Customisability:
Linux
is always known for its unlimited customisability and Ubuntu's Unity
have loads of compatible third-party customisation tools to improve
desktop performances. If you are not liking something in Ubuntu, you
have lots of options to swap. Ubuntu also supports multiple workspaces
as you can simultaneously work on four different desktops.
5. Fast Release Cycle:
Ubuntu
has a fixed six-month release cycle which means in every six months
you'll have a new version with tons of new and updated features. This
trend goes with OS X release too and the new version upgrades also come
packaged in the software update tool.
6. Apps:
Ubuntu
offers a wide range of open-source software packages like Firefox,
Thunderbird, LibreOffice and many more, benefiting both individuals and
business users. More than 40,000 apps are present in the Ubuntu Software
Center which includes games, productivity tools, educational resources
and so on. Ubuntu provides a GNU Privacy Guard (GnuPG) keyring-protected
repository system which means each application and driver has a unique
keyring identity to verify its authenticity and integrity.
7. Easy Switch from Windows:
Well
you may be an ardent Windows user and an occasional Linux user but
Ubuntu will make it easy to plunge into Linux completely. Ubuntu allows
easy switch-over from Windows to Linux and you will get immense online
support during the switch-over.
8. Cloud integration:
Cloud
service has played a key role in Ubuntu Linux enabling users to store
files online and sync them among computers and mobile devices, as well
as to stream audio and music from the cloud to mobile devices.
9. Wireless Card Configuration:
Ubuntu
has a built in wireless configuration tool which makes it easy to
connect to Wi-Fi points anywhere. Ubuntu laptops get connected to any
Wi-Fi point and this wireless connectivity is best experienced in
Ubuntu.
10. Security:
Ubuntu Linux provide own
firewalls and option for full disk encryption. Ubuntu Linux also comes
with Linux Security Modules (LSM) installed by default and its other
security-enhancing measures include chroot, seccomp, seccomp-bpf and
LinuX Containers (LXC).
Thus, if you're still hesitant whether to
opt for Ubuntu or not, just give it a try on its tenth anniversary.
You'll surely not repent.
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