Windows Vs Linux - Whats the "Reality"

Windows Vs Linux - Whats the "Reality"

[Sasha Mckinsey]

Hi, came across this discussion thread so thought should share it get the views of the community. I dont agree with all the points mentioned fully but some of the points do make sense. Here it is : 


Question 1 :Why do people always advise to learn Linux and not windows. 

Questions 2 : Why people always advise budding programmers to learn and deep dive in Linux kernel source code. Windows programmers do equally fine without windows source code. 

Some facts as I understand : 
Linux is open source and code is available for better understanding 
Linux is secure and used on most of the servers 
Flexible and can be customized/configured as per the needs 


However, desktop space is ruled by "Windows". 
92% users use windows on desktop. 
Virus/ malware are made primarily to target windows 
corporates have windows on desktops and servers too 
Most of the software gaints hire "more" people with windows background because thats where the money is. 
All the programmers who make open source applications for Linux eventually end up porting the application to windows as well...perhaps for monetary benefits. 


One might argue that Windows sales have stagnated and mobile / tabs are picking up but that another Argument 

All views would be welcome !

Discussion thread source:

http://cboard.cprogramming.com/linux-programming/167804-windows-versus-linux-whats-reality.html#post1238170

Windows Vs Linux - Whats the "Reality"

[Ruben Safir]

On 08/15/2015 10:06 AM, Sasha Mckinsey wrote:
> Hi, came across this discussion thread so thought should share it get the views of the community. I dont agree with all the points mentioned fully but some of the points do make sense. Here it is : 
> 

what does this have to do with learning Linux Kernel programming?

Windows Vs Linux - Whats the "Reality"

[Sasha Mckinsey]

Question is how much truth does the statement hold...think with an open mind. Not trying to discriminate one against the other. 

Is learning "Linux" just an academic exercise for the passionate ones who want to know the finer details of "working" of Linux where as the real "Practical" world is where the "Windows" is...


Not to offend anyone...just a thought from a newbie who is trying to take off and as the tendency newbies have...they question everything...the status quo...i might be wrong...



On Saturday, 15 August 2015 8:56 PM, Ruben Safir <ruben@mrbrklyn.com> wrote:
On 08/15/2015 10:06 AM, Sasha Mckinsey wrote:

> Hi, came across this discussion thread so thought should share it get the views of the community. I dont agree with all the points mentioned fully but some of the points do make sense. Here it is : 
> 

what does this have to do with learning Linux Kernel programming?


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Windows Vs Linux - Whats the "Reality"

[Ruben Safir]

On 08/15/2015 02:43 PM, Sasha Mckinsey wrote:
> Question is how much truth does the statement hold...think with an open mind. Not trying to discriminate one against the other. 

Well, the mailing list is for Linux Kernel programming newbies.  Endless
debate on OS wars are better let in comp.os.linux.advocacy et al.


You can throw all the flame bait on this very old topic there and they
never give up arguing about it.