Pop! Ubuntu-based OS has recently gained popularity in the Linux world. Many users are considering switching to other Ubuntu-based distributions or to Ubuntu itself. So what makes Pop! Better OS, or is it really better than Ubuntu? In this article, let's do Ubuntu Vs Pop! _OS and figure out which one would be the best choice.
Look and feel
Pop! _OS looks a lot more polished than Ubuntu. The icons look very neat and the user interface is dynamic and clean, which will make you want to use the operating system more. Apart from that, you can also heavily customize Pop! _OS using GNOME extensions as it is also based on the GNOME desktop environment.
Calling it a redesigned version of Ubuntu would be a mistake because Pop comes with a lot more features which we'll talk about in later sections of this article. Overall, it looks more modern than the Ubuntu UI, and if you go for a better UI, you won't regret it.
features
Ubuntu Vs Pop! _OS: Bloatware
Ubuntu and Pop! OS are great for beginners as well as for professionals. Like how budget Android devices come with a lot of bloatware, Ubuntu also ships with bloatware, resulting in a relatively poor user experience and performance compared to Pop! _BONE.
Ubuntu also comes with "Ubuntu Minimal Options" which doesn't include many apps that let you install what you really need. Other than that, Ubuntu Software Center has a built-in section for snap apps, while you won't find snap packages in the Pop! _OS instead you will find the Flatpak package option.
However, Snap packages take up too much disk space; therefore, we suggest you consider using the APT version of any application. Pop! _OS also has its own official PPA, where you can find apps like TensorFlow and Android Studio at an "apt-get install" away from the install.
Automatic mosaic in Pop! _BONE
An amazing feature of Pop! _OS which is not available in Ubuntu is Windows Auto-Tiling. As the name suggests, this allows applications to automatically place themselves in the workspace, which greatly facilitates window management. Some of the other features, like the system tray and app shortcuts, are also worth trying.
Also read: How to install Pop Shell on Ubuntu 20.04? Use Pop! _OS Auto Tiling ManagerUbuntu Vs Pop! _OS: Confidentiality
By default, Ubuntu collects information from your system while Pop! _OS does not store or collect any information because you will not find any "send information" option in the privacy settings.
You can prevent Ubuntu from collecting your data by going to Privacy -> Diagnostic settings.
Ubuntu Vs Pop! _OS: Drivers
Another great thing about Pop! _OS is the download page allows you to choose between two ISOs. One is preloaded with Nvidia drivers, and the other is the normal driver. This reduces the burden of installing Nvidia drivers as you would like to do on Ubuntu. If you are a gamer, Pop! _OS is hands down one of the best Linux distros.
Performance
We tested Pop! _OS on a laptop with a Core i5 8250U, 8GB of RAM and a 1TB hard drive, and there were no performance issues. The animations, app opening times, and restart times were all okay, as you would expect from an i5 8250U machine.
Problems)
By default, there are no maximize and minimize buttons on windows, which could be a problem for users coming from Windows or Ubuntu.
However, one can easily activate the maximize and minimize buttons by installing GNOME Tweaks either from Pop! _Shop or by entering the following command in the terminal.
sudo apt install gnome-tweaksAll you have to do is open GNOME tweaks, go to the " Window title bars"Section" and activate it Maximize and Minimize options. In addition, you can also choose the placement of the buttons on the left or on the right which is great.
Conclusion
Pop! _OS beats Ubuntu in terms of overall looks, features and games thanks to the preinstalled Nvidia drivers. Therefore, if you are a gamer or someone who is bored with Ubuntu and looking for a change, Pop! _OS is a distro worth trying.
Let us know in the comments section below any other features you like about Pop! _BONE.
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