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I think the best option is a hybrid. Use windows, but use vagrant when you code.
by gamesbrainiac 12y ago
I think the best option is a hybrid. Use windows, but use vagrant when you code.
- ryannevius 12y agoI agree with this. If you're happy with Windows, as I am, Vagrant is a GREAT addition to your workflow. I used to dual boot...but need Photoshop a lot. Then I tried using VMs for years, but that always bogs down the system. Now, I use Vagrant daily for Python/Django development from my Windows machine.
- thatsnotme 12y agoI think I'm going to try to use Vagrant. And VMs really slow down the system, which is why I was thinking of getting a new OS. Dual booting is also not a great way of handling stuff. This is the first I've heard of Vagrant, so, I'll try that!
- matt_s 12y agoI also run Vagrant VM's for various things on Windows 7. The key for speed isn't the OS, 8GB RAM and a SSD for your main drive is awesome. The PC I built last fall is super fast, the little Windows start up screen doesn't finish painting before login prompt. Creating a custom vagrant box is key since you get to put whatever you want on it and not have to rely on someone else's Vagrant base box. Then you can create VM's for different purposes like trying out a new framework or language or upgrades. You also can match it exactly to whatever VPS image you would use for production.