Node didn't even run on Windows for a while and then when support was added it was very buggy for a long time - it clearly has roots in Mac/Linux ecosystem and

Node didn't even run on Windows for a while and then when support was added it was very buggy for a long time - it clearly has roots in Mac/Linux ecosystem and windows was a second class citizen. Can't comment on recent support because haven't done front-end on Windows >5 years. The only time I see Windows frontend devs is full-stack .NET shops or low cost outsourcing centers. If nothing else then just for practicality - you need to test on Safari and iOS so might as well get Mac devices.