Comments by "Scott Franco" (@scottfranco1962) on "Best OS for programming? Mac vs Windows vs Linux debate settled" video.

  1. "The best thing about a Mac is it is Unix based"", and they have managed to drain pretty much all the advantages out of being Unix based. It uses different software from the GUI up, its a struggle to get Unix compatible software loaded on it, the list goes on and on. My rule is if you like Windows, use Windows, if you like Mac, use mac, and if you like Unix/Linux, use Linux or a BSD. Trying to emulate another OS on your device is a losing proposition. I use Linux on my main machine. I use Windows on my laptop because Linux sucks that battery down like a tick on steroids, and my wife uses a Linux on main computer and a Mac laptop. Never heard her complain, mainly because she only cares about the web. If I need to develop on say, and android device with IDE, I use Linux. I see plenty of developers trying to force a Mac to do that, its a complete waste of energy. If I have an IDE that works on windows, I'll try it on Linux, but if it dosen't work, I give it up. That's why all my machines dual boot at least.
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