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You don't know anyone that prefers Windows? It sounds like you're a bit out-of-touch. Anyone who is familiar with Windows is going to prefer it over the altern
by shepherdjerred 4y ago
You don't know anyone that prefers Windows? It sounds like you're a bit out-of-touch.
Anyone who is familiar with Windows is going to prefer it over the alternative which, in reality, the only alternative that most people would use is macOS. People in my life who prefer Windows include:
* Pretty much anyone who went to school with me K-12, since that's what we primarily used
* Anyone who was in my CS program in college since we were expected to use Windows machines, and most graduates when on to companies where devs used Windows
* Anyone at any of my previous jobs who wasn't in a developer role (save the rare manager who has strong preferences)
* Anyone who play video games on a desktop aside from those who are technically inclined
I personally prefer macOS/Linux. I use Windows when I have to. Most people find Windows to be fine. Regardless of validity, I rarely hear non-tech people complain about the issues with Windows that HN rants about.
- howinteresting 4y agoA bit of an aside, but CS and software engineering programs should be based on FOSS to the greatest extent possible, with proprietary software only being used when necessary. The idea that CS programs would use Windows or macOS by default is pretty horrifying to me.
- shepherdjerred 4y agoIt depends on your view on the program. If your goal is to produce graduates who are successful in the workforce you'd be doing them a grave disservice by having them use FOSS (e.g. a Linux-based OS).
- howinteresting 4y agoMy CS program was almost entirely FOSS and I turned out OK in the workforce, as did most of my classmates.