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The media is a powerful force.

When I first tried Ubuntu decades ago it was like an awakening and I started seeing every developer using Windows and Mac as brainwashed fools. That's not to pick on others because I also started seeing my former self as brainwashed.

For a developer, Linux is far superior for many reasons.

Moving from Windows to Linux reminds me of Plato’s Allegory of the Cave.

A lot of times, with software, you could be severely constrained but not realize it because you don't know better. The effect is very strong in this industry.

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Yes, for a developer it's great.

But then you come across things like "movie not playing due to missing DRM support" and crap like that.

Normal users are probably better off with a Macbook.


> For a developer, Linux is far superior for many reasons.

This is precisely why Microsoft created WSL2




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