I've used mac/windows/linux each as developer workstation over the years. There are times when each has its strengths, but if it comes down to preference, I pi

I've used mac/windows/linux each as developer workstation over the years. There are times when each has its strengths, but if it comes down to preference, I pick linux. The reasons are conceptual consistency, corporate independence and extensibility. If the platform is stable and being maintained, isn't controlled by a rent-seeking corporation, I'll put up with a lack of whizbang gadgetry. If it is stable, I can augment the platform myself, and the investment of effort makes sense. That said, I do like the WSL2 work MS is doing, especially when paired with vscode. On the other hand I HATE the dark pattern BS microsoft pulls these days.