Linux vs windows????

Question

Is there a big difference in using linux vs windows with programming????

Answer 1

Besides just a different layout for the operating system, Linux is typically more used with programmers given the terminal provided with the OS. Linux is most often as the base for most other operating systems, and even though the other OSs created with have their own versions of the terminal (such as Windows and the command prompt), the Linux terminal will generally have the most functionality and use out of any of the shells. This allows for many newer options to open up, making some things easier for developers to do.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

I prefer linux. Linux is more lightweight, faster and you have total control over your operating system. Oh and way less viruses for linux. Windows is slower, many restrictions and many viruses. Oh and linux does not tend to crash like windows. The only benefit windows has it has more programs that are customer supported.

Answer 4

Just to add since you said programming. Linux compiles faster. When i compile a simple helloworld.c in linux it is instantaneous. In windows it takes about 5 to 10 seconds. And my processor is an I7. Bigger programs will take longer. But keep in mind, in linux you cannot really program in C# and VB if you cared to use those languages. These are windows specific

Answer 5

Linux is awesome 😘

Answer 6

yea I had linux and using the terminal was amazing!!!!!! I loved all the commands and how easy it waa to use....its just a big difference when you have been on windows since windows 98 all the way to windows 10!!!

Answer 7

Linux distros such as Ubuntu have more utilities geared toward development as opposed to Windows.

Answer 8

Linus is awesome for development

Answer 9

Fabio Rocha c# was my first language I made a jarvis ai with it he runs my house and all mg tech ....so I may stay with windows and get another pc for linux I love web development

Answer 10

David Woods DaviAll you need is about 30 GB. But if it is time for a new laptop then go for it

Answer 11

David Woods Yeah you can do that. Another option is doing a dual boot option if you have enough disk space.

Answer 12

yea I don't think I do