

Not only is it very user friendly, but it's also about as stable an operating system as you'll find. Ubuntu Linux has been at (or near) the top of every list of most user friendly operating systems on the planet. This time around, we're going to turn our sights on the perennial favorite, Ubuntu.

But with the last entry, you probably discovered that a serious lack of software for that particular distribution might make it a bit of a challenge to use as your daily operating system.įortunately, there are plenty of other Linux distributions to choose from. Up to this point in this series, I've focused on elementary OS. SEE: 40+ open source and Linux terms you need to know (TechRepublic Premium)īut once installed, you'll probably find the need to install other software. If you do find that Linux meets (or probably exceeds) your needs, the installation is incredibly simple. Even better, you can test-drive Linux by installing anything to your drive, so if you don't like it, you can always go back to Windows with a simple reboot. Linux is an operating system that outperforms the competition on numerous fronts (such as performance, reliability, ease-of-use and security). If you've grown sick of the constant issues found in the Windows operating systems, you might be wondering if there's an alternative other than purchasing costlier Apple hardware.
