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> A Linux-based OS is more popular than macOS - speaking to the appeal of using open source software. I'm glad to see this, and I hope this trend can continue.
by politelemon 4y ago
> A Linux-based OS is more popular than macOS - speaking to the appeal of using open source software.
I'm glad to see this, and I hope this trend can continue. Though I wish I worked for such a company, and I friendly-envy people who have such a privilege.
- zmxz 4y agoWe have the freedom to choose between Windows/Linux/Mac Most frontend devs went with MacOS. All backend devs went with Linux. MacOS is the one that causes problems with containerization and virtualization. Addition: frontend devs use Safari. This comes with its own problems due to browser inconsistencies between platforms. TL;DR: we have a subset of devs who went with MacOS and there was no tangible gain. I'm not tribalist, I merely like things that work. Personally, I think Windows is the best looking UI but I use Linux for work - I'm devoid of personal preferences when it comes to getting things done. In my opinion, and this is by no means a fact - it's a mere opinion, Mac is a status symbol rather than productivity indicator.
- arvinsim 4y agoFrontend developers go with MacOS because it's the only platform that allows them to test their sites in Safari.
- geraldwhen 4y agoI’d like to filter to United States and reassess. I don’t know anyone running Linux. It could be the case that only US developers can afford macs.