Your base OS for development or your favourite Workbench OS!

i recently had a good long argument on using Windows or Linux Os for development. I am a serious Windows 10 fanboy. So I just wanted to know how many use Linux, Windows 10 and MacOS.

I know these OS's are un-comparable but I just want to show my friends the voting down by real engineers of this community!

All those voting I would also love to hear why you love the OS and how it differs itself from others.

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genebren over 6 years ago +5

I continue to use my Windows 7 Pro OS. I was never a fan of the later versions of Windows and I use too many programs that I could not find availables for Linux.
Fred27 over 6 years ago +4

If you're a professional then you should be capable and comfortable with both Windows and Linux. By all means have a preference for one or the other, but don't make the mistake of thinking anyone else…
Jan Cumps over 6 years ago +4

others: windows and linux for boards that can run an OS. latest versions if I can. RTOSes for microcontrollers. FreeRTOS or TI-RTOS.

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genebren over 6 years ago

I continue to use my Windows 7 Pro OS. I was never a fan of the later versions of Windows and I use too many programs that I could not find availables for Linux.
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genebren over 6 years ago

I continue to use my Windows 7 Pro OS. I was never a fan of the later versions of Windows and I use too many programs that I could not find availables for Linux.
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xeonaj over 6 years ago in reply to genebren

Great, so there are some serious Windows 7 users! I know some hate the way windows 10 updates itself!
Am stuck with windows 10 for its many new features such as auto diver installation through updates and many more!.
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cmelement14 over 6 years ago in reply to genebren

Probably you didn't seriously look for Linux alternatives for your Windows applications. LOL.
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xeonaj over 6 years ago in reply to cmelement14

How about finding the perfect alternative to Microsoft Office 2019!
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genebren over 6 years ago in reply to cmelement14

Don't get me wrong, but I have developed software for many commercial products/systems on UNIX and Linux. I actually prefer UNIX/Linux OS to Window any day. But I seriously do have older software/hardware that will only run on Windows (or DOS).
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