Why is there a stereotype of it being better to developing applications inside Linux vs Windows?
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Linux OS is free. This means the barrier to entry is low. Windows OS license is $100-$200 a pop. This means more people can jump into Linux systems.
Traditionally Linux has been packaged in varying levels of configuration. You want a small version? Ok but it’ll miss these things. As long as you don’t use those things you’re fine. Want a really skeleton version? Ok but be prepared.
Want a minimal windows for desktop? It was really really hard to get. Only recently in past 5 years did Microsoft start releasing smaller versions of windows for enterprise use. But the desktop versions are all full blown. You can’t get a copy of windows without 500 preloaded printer drivers. Or 1000 kinds of misc devices that you might never encounter.
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