Why use Linux instead of Windows?

I have seen people recommend doing development under Linux rather than Windows. Can anyone give me a list of reasons for or against using Linux for the development environment? I'd like to present a case to my bosses.

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Jan Cumps 6 months ago in reply to shabaz +3

This matches closely with what my company does. Developers can build software on their personal device, for develop, test and debug purposes. But the deployable software is built with build services…
Fred27 6 months ago in reply to dyessgg +3

I tend to find that anyone who peppers their response with "Windoze" or "Micro$oft" is rarely adding to the discussion and just wants to tell everyone what their personal allegiance is. By the way, before…
Fred27 7 months ago +2

Unless you're developing something where the tools only run on one operating system, I'd say just stick to what you know or like. However, being familiar with both is definitely a benefit. If you "pick…

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Fred27 7 months ago

Unless you're developing something where the tools only run on one operating system, I'd say just stick to what you know or like.

However, being familiar with both is definitely a benefit. If you "pick a side" and feel the need to defend it and deride the other, then nobody loses out but you.
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Fred27 7 months ago

Unless you're developing something where the tools only run on one operating system, I'd say just stick to what you know or like.

However, being familiar with both is definitely a benefit. If you "pick a side" and feel the need to defend it and deride the other, then nobody loses out but you.
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