The difference here is that I don't need a mechanic at all to get what I need from Windows because Windows is not missing many very basic features. Five years a

The difference here is that I don't need a mechanic at all to get what I need from Windows because Windows is not missing many very basic features. Five years ago, if we wanted file creation timestamps in Linux, we'd have to use an alpha or beta filesystem and hire a "mechanic" to fix or even install it. That's why everybody is using Windows and that's why you hear that argument a lot. Furthermore, if you're not using Microsoft tools to develop for Windows then you're using the wrong tools. If I go try and use Visual Studio on Linux - it won't work. Go figure.