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Why use Linux instead of Windows?

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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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  • I agree with those who say you have to know and use both Windows and Linux.  Many apps only run on Windows, Altium for example. Windows 11 is a very good operating system.

    When it comes to developing logic and software for Xilinx chips, I prefer Linux.  I have been told that Xilinx develops their tools on Linux and then ports to Windows.  I prefer Linux for scripting and command line interface.  I often run Linux on my Zynq chips and the desktop Linux skills transfer right over.

    I like to have two completely independent SSDs in my machine. One has the company required Windows OS and the other has Ubuntu Linux. I select between them in the UEFI boot menu. This works out well if I need to move to another machine. I can just pop out the Linux drive and put it into another machine.  Some guys even use an external SSD for Linux, so they don't have to mess with the company supplied Windows installation.  This can be a nice way to start since you may not have to ask permission from anyone.

    Good luck,

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  • I agree with those who say you have to know and use both Windows and Linux.  Many apps only run on Windows, Altium for example. Windows 11 is a very good operating system.

    When it comes to developing logic and software for Xilinx chips, I prefer Linux.  I have been told that Xilinx develops their tools on Linux and then ports to Windows.  I prefer Linux for scripting and command line interface.  I often run Linux on my Zynq chips and the desktop Linux skills transfer right over.

    I like to have two completely independent SSDs in my machine. One has the company required Windows OS and the other has Ubuntu Linux. I select between them in the UEFI boot menu. This works out well if I need to move to another machine. I can just pop out the Linux drive and put it into another machine.  Some guys even use an external SSD for Linux, so they don't have to mess with the company supplied Windows installation.  This can be a nice way to start since you may not have to ask permission from anyone.

    Good luck,

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