Alternative distributions have a bit of a reputation for complicated installation. The interface is attractive and fast, and it’s entirely intuitive: if you’ve ever used a Windows or Mac machine, basic operations will present you with absolutely no problem whatsoever. Today we’re looking at the desktop distribution which, although it doesn’t come ready installed with all the cloud computing tools the Server edition does, still packs a punch if you’re into the more technical things on your computer, since it’s all Linux-based.ĭespite the technical leanings, however, Ubuntu’s actually very nice to use.
It’s an alternative operating system that is strictly aimed at programmers and techy folk - it comes in three distributions, Desktop, Server, and Core (for IoT purposes, which gives you a really good indication of what it’s aimed at. If you’re not familiar with Ubuntu, don’t worry. If Windows and Mac aren’t for you, you might find an option in UbuntuĪn alternative OS that has plenty of charm
