Likelihood to Recommend For experimental use, test lab situations, or very special-purpose tasks, Fedora [Linux] is an excellent choice. We are almost exclusively a CentOS shop for our production stuff, but in labs, we take more risks with things like Ubuntu or Fedora. It's not as appropriate as CentOS for production level endeavors, but it lets us know "this is where we could be going" when we engage in r&d tasks.
Read full review iOS works well when you want solid control over institutionally-owned devices. This generally works best when you play by Apple's rules and buy through them and use Apple School/Business Manager - so if you're going for a BYOD model, this probably isn't the way to do [it]. There is a wide variety of management tools, but bear the costs of each in mind.
Read full review Pros Better cutting-edge software packages than RHEL/CentOS Better for an R&D platform than other systems Combines the stability of RHEL/CentOS-style systems with more experimental software Read full review Extraordinary compared to other OS on the lookout for the mobile devices. In the event that somebody needs an ad free and secure insight. Apple iOS give you heaps of inbuilt elements by which there is no need of any outsider applications. Read full review Cons Stability. It's good, but it's not anything like CentOS for stability End-user usability. It has a few glaring holes here and there with UI/UX Read full review Replacing the battery is hard and shouldn't be. I know it is for security, but the ability to remote control iOS and help users would be great. Security can be tight with the iCloud and passcodes and you can brick a phone if you are not careful. Read full review Usability In all likelihood, common users will either already have experience with iOS on their iPhones, or will pick it up quickly. The UI is generally simple and mostly visual. Power users, on the other hand, may feel constrained by the inherent limitations built-in. Root access, terminal commands, and deep customization are not really to be found here.
Read full review Support Rating Lots of help articles online for just about everything under the sun. I have never personally had to engage Apple's support team to comment on their helpfulness.
Read full review Alternatives Considered We are an all-CentOS-shop, but we've done a number of things with Ubuntu and Fedora. Most of the production CentOS machines are only there because prior to that Fedora helped to blaze the trail to get there. It's been a very good platform for testing our new ideas. Ubuntu is similarly positioned in our organization, but Fedora stacks up well in our environment.
Read full review The software updates have a wide coverage for iPhone models and I love updating software for additional features and/or improved software stability. It has also genuine feel of the phones they offer. Easier to set up and use. It helps me do more productive tasks. If I have the latest phone model, I would have additional software advantages that are already included in my OS.
Read full review Return on Investment It's been mostly positive. We don't spend a lot on R&D stuff, but Fedora [Linux] gives us a chance to gauge where we are at in comparison to where technology is headed Read full review Positive as far as cellular usage, phone tracking, and security for our users. Negative as far as battery replacement on older phones. Costs would be similar to android phones so security/simplicity is our main point here. Read full review ScreenShots