The best OS for programming?

Question

I hear Ubuntu (or other Linux-like OS) is better than Windows, but why? What's pros have Ubuntu about Windows in programming?

Answer 1

Well Linux is used for servers etc. But as a Linux user I would not trashing Windows. They are both good OS. However when I need something done I go back to Windows, Linux is still not reliable enough, when I have time I go with Linux, it is fun. (ArchLinux and Manjaro, started on ubuntu). Both have their adventages.

Answer 2

Or dual boot, just don't forget that Linux's GRUB will delete Windows' bootmgr. But if you just wanna try it VM is better choice.

Answer 3

Yeah, I like Windows, but Linux can be interesting to test too, maybe, installing a virtual machine in Windows works. Thanks ;)

Answer 4

http://www.macworld.co.uk/feature/apple/why-programmers-think-mac-os-x-is-best-os-use-3638706/

Answer 5

i use debian or centos.