Why you should switch to Linux Now!

Why you should switch to Linux Now!

Find out why Linux is so popular and why most developers use it?

Linux is the go-to operating system for developers.

So, what's wrong with Windows?

Well, Nothing! Yes, you heard me right! nothing is wrong with windows you see many developers using Windows and while you can daily drive windows as your development environment, Linux is just a better operating system overall when it comes to development and developer-related operations.

What is Linux then?

Linux is an Open-Source kernel written in C and Operating Systems based on the Linux kernel are usually called "Distributions or distros" which come bundled with additional software to make a complete Operating System.

Linux was developed by Linus Torvalds (Not this Linus) in 1991 and was intended for the Intel x86 architecture but has been ported to nearly every platform ever since and 90% of its code base is contributed by the open-source community.

Linux is Based on the UNIX kernel, which AT&T's Bell Labs had developed using C in 1973 and intended for use in the PDP-11 mainframe computer in this iconic skyscraper... 33, Thomas Street, AT&T Long Lines Building, Apple also followed suit and developed a UINIX based OS known as Darwin later renamed to MacOS(whoops got a bit swayed off there, but an extra piece of history for you!)

Why Linux?

Well, there are plenty of reasons but here are a few.

  1. Linux Is Open-Source! 90% of Linux is by the community for the community.

  2. Awesome Community with support and active development for Linux.

  3. Mostly all software available for Linux is open source.

  4. Android, 98% of servers, spaceships, airplanes, mainframe computers and embedded devices use Linux.

  5. It comes pre-installed with python and other important developing requirements.

  6. It is Highly Secure!

  7. It's very lightweight and can even live-boot from a pen drive! Linux makes sure all the hardware is effectively utilised.

  8. It's Highly customisable and can be customised to better suit your needs.

  9. It's easier to create and adopt a workflow on Linux.

  10. It's easy to cut off distractions in Linux.

  11. you can have all the power in Linux (SUPERUSER/root).

  12. It's more reliable and stable than windows

What distribution should I use?

No specific distribution will be perfect but here are some close to perfection:

Another big this is that if you do DevOps it is highly recommended to use Linux over windows. Linux also provides job opportunities in the field of Linux Programming. A whopping 40% of devs use Linux today.

All of this makes Linux a go-to Operating system for Techies and Developers alike!

So? What are you waiting for go switch to Linux now!

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