I switched to ubuntu from windows. It's a good OS for Java developers.

First of all I just want to say, I love the whole idea about this OS. I am from Africa and I know exactly what the word means and to bring that into the software world is just a brilliant idea.

I love the humanity thing, and actually using Ubuntu feels more human that any other OS (esp. M$ ones). It's amazing flexibility in customizing it, the host of application readily available to downloaded from the internet. The different "flavors", the NO - CLEAR & PRESENT DANGER feeling it gives, the COMMUNITY behind it( I can just go on for day about this ...)

As the title goes what can I say?

Well I know I sound like somebody in crazy-love with the software and I have my reasons to be but there are still some issues to be dealt with. One would be hardware compatibility, I mean come on this is Africa, we still have dial-ups and for an OS that supposed to be humanly to all people, I just don't see it happening with out a decent coverage of such essential piece of hardware. The other thing would be .......................... well nothing, for the life of me I just can't see what could be a "problem" with using this OS. A very small one would be the dominance of WIndows (particularly XP in our county) but who know one of these days it would all change.

Hey anything can happen even Obama go the nomination right ?!?!?!?!

8.04 is very good.i install it on my laptop.

- Ubuntu Server 8.04 is extensible enough to be used in enterprise-scale implementations as well as personal use. Its slowly catching on and replacing Debian systems at my company.

- Long Term Support (LTS) means it will have security updates for at least 5 years, which means it will be supported at least until April 2013.

- There is only one version of Ubuntu Server, which is completely free for enterprise as well as personal use. Optional paid support is available through Canonical.

If you need a stable operating system for either your home or business Ubuntu is the system of choice. But why? you ask well Ubuntu detects most existing hardware on todays desktops and laptops. Ubuntu also has a number of bundled software applications such as OpenOffice, Gimp, Rhythmbox music player, FireFox and many more. Ubuntu is also very easy to use and to learn. It is also extremely stable and secure like all versions of Linux. Sure Ubuntu does have it's faults since it does not use Windows designed software but even this too has a solution in Ubuntu which has software alternatives or applications such as WINE to help most users in this area. Also the best part of all is the great community it has around it. If you need tech support or simply how to get things done someone in the community is always willing to help. Now all this applies to both Home and Business users. But the best part is that businesses can benefit from this because Ubuntu offers a wide range of solutions that are already part of the vast Linux server ecosystem. A few examples I can think of are email server applications, collaboration tools, desktop and network administration tools etc... So give it a shot! I use it for work and home on a daily basis.