Dilemma on using ubuntu or windows. I am first year software engineering student. I really want to use open source Os

Question

most of my friend told me that if i remove windows and use ubuntu. I CANT run microsoft SQL server , C# visual basic.

Answer 1

According to Linux users, the pros of using Ubuntu can outweigh the cons of not being able to use Microsoft-exclusive products.

Answer 2

You could also use Windows and create hundreds virtual machines and then your problem is solved :)

Answer 3

no worries. try this SQL on Linux
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/sql-server/sql-server-vnext-including-Linux#resources

or use Azure
https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/services/sql-database/?b=16.50

u can't use Visual Studio but u can use Visual Studio Code.
https://code.visualstudio.com/#alt-downloads

also u can create projects to run cross platform using .net core

Answer 4

you can install Ubuntu as a application on your windows just check the site.
BTW Linux Mint has my highest recommendation for those new to Linux

Answer 5

@Ace, why do you recommend Linux mint over ubuntu?

@all: VMs work great on any platform. for instance, I just installed virtual box on my imac and im running windows 10. and ubuntu on it and it works great.

Answer 6

@Ace, ok, I misread your message.