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Why people gave up using linux? (lemmy.ml)

submitted 9 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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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?

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[–] [email protected] 9 points 9 months ago (2 children)

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".

[–] [email protected] 2 points 9 months ago

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

[–] [email protected] 1 points 9 months ago (1 children)

consider running two linux distros...?

[–] [email protected] 3 points 9 months ago

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.