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Why Linux is better for (most) developers! (www.youtube.com)
submitted 2 years ago by costalfy@programming.dev to c/programming@programming.dev
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And you, what's your operating system to code ? Me, I use Arch btw

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[โ€“] koorool@feddit.de 21 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Most companies I worked with had a choice of the work laptop, usually Windows/Linux or MacBook. And the trick is, you cannot buy cheap MacBook. So the choice is using linux but with a terrible screen, unusable trackpad and bad hardware, or take MacBook and enjoy all premium.

So I always take MacBook and then ask for a local workstation where I will have linux with i3 / Sway WM.

[โ€“] mrkite@programming.dev 6 points 2 years ago

I prefer a desktop. Don't have to worry about swelling batteries from being plugged in all day... plus they're cheaper so I get new computers far more often than my coworkers who get laptops.