Linux Ubuntu has emerged as the most successful Linux distro in the recent times. It has been found out to be the most trusted operating system by the people all across the country and the globe. Analyzing the basic or the key features that are responsible for making Ubuntu the successful Linux distro it is today. Speaking about Linux Ubuntu, in people’s opinion Ubuntu is simple and all the more is good. For all the new users Ubuntu provides a very easy and admissive environment. With the inbuilt features and user friendly design, Ubuntu is gradually overpowering the alternatives such as Mac OSX and windows XP and windows 7UI. Although, it is admissible that the windows are distinguishable in terms of the Graphic user interface GUI and a technology that can replace windows in terms of GUI has not been developed. Ubuntu has also got a distinct GUI; people are rather finding Ubuntu exciting in all its formats.
One question that is asked again and again is that when Ubuntu has got such heights of brilliant features then what the thing that is missing in Linux Ubuntu is. Linux Ubuntu misses the publicity stint that is otherwise made avail for the operating systems such as MAC, windows etc. A mainstream publicity is a missing feature for Linux Ubuntu that shall proclaim it as desktop operating systems. It is the sad misery of times that after being so successful and laded with so advanced features, Ubuntu is known only to a group of people. There is loads of obscurity and ignorance prevailing about the operating system Linux Ubuntu. As a rough data, around 90% of the people are unfamiliar with the world of Ubuntu, they even are unaware of what it is, how it works and how can it be a potential security for the life of their computers.
Although being popular amongst those who are new to use Linux, Ubuntu cannot be called as the most successful Linux distro.
The reasons behind its popularity among those who are new to Linux are:
- Ubuntu is very easy to use and is quite intuitive.
- There is a wealth of support forums, IRC channels, etc, dedicated to helping people out with their problems.
- Ubuntu is well-maintained.
Now the areas where Ubuntu lacks is ineffective support of Bluetooth, then it is not as supportive for some wireless network cards.
Well most of the users of distro Linux shall be bragging about this very thing that it is very easy, familiar and stands undefeated amongst the available distros, but on analyzing to depths you shall find out that there are several possibilities which do not fit to Linux distro Ubuntu.
Comparing with the other distros, Ubuntu is usually seen as very user-friendly for Linux newbie’s, and people who are not interested in the technical aspects of IT. Besides, Ubuntu misses some features, but it is still the most noted Linux distro.