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 over 1 year 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 over 1 year 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 over 1 year 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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metaprog over 1 year ago

There is one huge reason: FTDI drivers for Windows screw up the data when they think the chip is counterfeit. Open source drivers do not do it. So stay away from Windows and all other black boxes.

It is really strange that a developer is even asking such a question. Who in a sane mind would ever prefer to deal with an opaque black box, undebuggable when things go wrong (as they always do)?
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metaprog over 1 year ago

There is one huge reason: FTDI drivers for Windows screw up the data when they think the chip is counterfeit. Open source drivers do not do it. So stay away from Windows and all other black boxes.

It is really strange that a developer is even asking such a question. Who in a sane mind would ever prefer to deal with an opaque black box, undebuggable when things go wrong (as they always do)?
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