Suicide Ubuntu Squeeze

Ubuntu is a word that I was previously unaware of.  My professional experience has provided me with the opportunity to work with some of the newest Windows OS's and some of the oldest.  Coming from public education, it's rare to have hardware that is even worth upgrading.  This goes without saying that people or users are very resistant to change.  In some cases, people are not even willing to learn the Apple IOS because they are only familiar with Windows.  With this said, trying to place Ubuntu in the conversation with it's two giant predecessors is like saying the NY Mets will win the World Series next year.

Although this is my perspective on inserting a new operating system into the conversation with Windows and Apple, I was very impressed with some aspects of Ubuntu that I realized were superior to the other existing OS's.

The first aspect was that Ubuntu offers comprehensive software updates.  In today's computer world, security vulnerabilities are coming from third-party applications, Windows and Mac machines are at significant risk because they run lots of these apps and those apps aren’t always updated automatically, which leaves the machines open to attacks.  Ubuntu couteracts this threat by having a centralized repository of applications that continually updates only approved applications.  This protects against such threats.  I just remember whenever I have had problems with my computers in the past, it has been because I did not keep my operating system completely up-to-date, which left my computer vunerable to viruses and other threats.  This alone could be a reason to switch to Ubuntu.

The second aspect that I saw that was quyite appealing was their app store.  Applicatios are what is going to drive the success of any OS these days with these fast growth of PDA's and creation of apps that prove to be useful in many aspects.  When I was browsing through, I felt it was seemless in a way that compared, if not superceded, the Windows and Apple OS's.

Overall, switching to Ubuntu would prove to be a difficult task for any company because many workers are resistant to change.  Are the advantages of Ubuntu great enough for makng the switch for any company?  I don't see that yet.  I feel it is like telling someone to drink this new and better tasting cola when people think Coke and Pepsi are the superior brands.  This is a tough switch.