The only few reason I know so far is software availability, like adobe software, and Microsoft suite. Is there more of major reasons that I missed?
The only few reason I know so far is software availability, like adobe software, and Microsoft suite. Is there more of major reasons that I missed?
This is a weird reason, but there is a logic to it.
I use Linux at work, and I associate Linux with writing software.
Once I’m done working for the day, I want to relax and do something fun. For me, that is Windows. While I don’t particularly care for any OS, I associate one with work and one with play.
The opposite was true when I used to work with .NET on Windows 7. I hated using Windows on my home laptop, and Fedora became my “fun time OS”.
This is absolutely me as well, only the other way.
I use Macs at work.
But I game on Windows, and code on Linux.
Originally my workplace was using Fedora servers, which acted too similar to my Linux laptop, and I had to switch it to Ubuntu. That mental separation
consider running two linux distros…?
It’s not just the UI. It’s the difference in fonts, it’s even weird stuff like using Powershell over the Terminal, or the file system structure.
I get the same with OSX. I use a MBP, and that’s also “work mode” to me. It all puts me on edge, whereas with Windows I can relax.
With that being said, I’ll switch to OSX or Fedora if I’m in an interview doing code challenges, even if I’m using a browser-based code editor.