The Reasons Developers Prefer Linux Over Windows Are Why EVERYONE Should Use Linux

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• The way i see it: linux is basically superior for anything except several niches where it clearly underperforms/underdelivers (not through fault of their own, mind you) because the devs just wont develop for linux. For instance: DAWS, gaming really fn sucks still (even if steam corrected a lot of the problems with it), gamedev generally sucks too, and surprisingly not a long etc list, which is good. But makes it so if you are in any of the affected fields, linux adoption is likely not going to happen, and it makes sense as to why. Its a sad thing but a reality we must not ignore. I generally regard Linux as a superior option overall, but if you are into music or other fields, just dont bother.

• The problem with Linux is that it doesn't run the programs I've spent money on. Until that changes, I won't be running Linux. I've also paid for a Windows license, so Linux has to be better than Windows to justify the change.

• 3 days ago I actualy installed Linux Nobara 39 KGE or what ever , after 20+ years being only on windows. Ngl , i like it more , sad only all the games i like and play has shit performance or dont work at all on it 😂

• One thing I like about Linux, which Android is based on , is the multitude of data exchange protocols.

• Windows has those cryptic error messages.

• Either use Linux as a host or guest in a virtual machine.

• The slot machines at my local casino rebooted for some reason, and I found out they were running Linux.

• Open source is my first choice. Proprietary is last, until an open source alternative version is found.

• The moment for me was when I found out that the Intel processor could run any operating system, not just windows. The reason it runs windows is because of Microsoft market share.

• I remember Bill Gates calling Linux a "cancer". Like he called the Internet a " fad".

• I remember hearing that Hotmail was running on FreeBsd.

• I remember hearing that Hotmail was running on FreeBsd.

• Windows encourages intellectual laziness. Windows is sloppy programming.

• Nothing better than Linux in my opinion. Windows and Apple systems could be good too but it would take a complete change in philosophy to make them great and that's probably not going to happen. To me, Linux is easier to use than it's ever been. It's very easy to install or use Pop or Ubuntu for instance. I don't know how you could make it much more user friendly. Windows users would not believe how unobtrusive Linux is. That was the thing I noticed the most. Windows does what it wants. Linux does what I want. I like the Debian tree.

• Could you please share the source of the survey (link)

• windows gave me headache

• Too much talk about getting Windows users onto our platform. Why? Let them click away and keep their hands off the OS and command line. That's our realm. We don't need them. Bigger is not necessarily better.

• But Visual Studio still doesn't have a linux version!

• the only thiing that i like about linux is "sudo apt install". the rest was just broken when i tried to use it. i need my os to be reliable and to just work. also i like video games

• A little late to the party but let me say this … I worked in an IT dept and delt with Windows for decades. I also do custom work for people and I'll tell you now. Linux isn't harder to install than Windows. In fact, I get people who call me to help them install Windows after they hosed it. To these people, and I would think it's a majority, the only difference between Windows and Linux is the name and the look. If you're Mom wants to cruise the Internet and watch YouTube you can do it on Linux and she would never know the difference.

  Yes, if Linux has a problem these people will freak and won't know how to go about fixing it, but if it happens in Windows … it will be the same. They will have no clue regardless of the OS. I can see Linux being more difficult, but not impossible, when it comes to certain specialty apps or gaming but that would be a small percentage of computer users. Bottom line here is if the average user has a problem with something on Linux they will have the same problem on Windows. Linux isn't any harder than Windows for most users who quite frankly, would be lost on any system.

• To be honest, the only thing that is keeping me from switching is gaming

• but… I have 0 issues with macos. I cant recall when Ive had a system error, ever needing to restart, and never ever any virus problems. The worst thing I can think of is it wanting me to update to the next os. Sure, it's not fully customizable, but there's peace of mind and speed in simplicity. How much more lightweight do I need my os for writing text documents of code, yknow? Is the time it takes to learn linux, maintain it, figure out workarounds in order to use software i want, etc. worth it over the ease of use of macos? I installed debian on my gaming pc, and immediately was faced with an issue of it not supporting my 4k resolution.. I know I should continue trying to figure it out, but idk. I have to use gimp over photoshop and illustrator? meh. I dont have issues with speed with my macbook pro. People like the window manager in linux, but Im happy with Magnet for hotkey window splitting. I do like the appeal of hotkeys for programs. Idk, I want to give it another try, I just dont see why its so much more beneficial to use for programming. Is the benefit of package managing that worth it? Why not just know how to use linux for work? (not that Ive done that yet) btw, after recently getting a pc for gaming– holy shit is windows such a trash os. fuck bing lmao. i also just hate the ui design, it feels so outdated and ugly.

• This is a phenomenal video, but here's a drinking game to make it even better: take a shot every time he says developer.

• To think that Linux is for everyone is just delusional 😂
  Well I thought it was but after using it for a while I realized Linux is definitely not for everyone.
  To give you guys an example:
  I'm running Pop OS and there is this VPN app from PIA company I'm using. Well every time there is an update that I get the notification on the desktop app and I try to update it via mouse.. boom! I get the frozen screen of death 😮
  The whole desktop is locked and completely irresponsive!!!
  So I have to go on the PIA site download the latest update and pull up the terminal and run the update via command line.
  So unless you enjoy learning and being on the terminal I don't think you will switch from windows to Linux.

  PS: I personally love that black text based window of Linux and I'm not a developer 😉

• Take a shot every time he says developers

• I don’t think the average person understands how much better a package manager is compared to downloading .exe or .dmg files off the internet. MacOS users have brew and the App Store but no doubt Linux has the best package managers and the average desktop user would love it once they understand how it works.

• I switched all 3 of my home computers to linux mint. I am never installing windows again!!!

• I used to work at a call center and I'll never forget when I got a grandma on the other line and we started going off topic. She told me about how much she loves to play games and how she installed Linux on her system. She was trying to sell me on it. I should have listened to her sooner🤣

• one funny thing is that my grandmother DOES actually use linux. My uncle installed ubuntu on her laptop, and although she doesn't really use the terminal, it is still for her daily use.

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