Better to program in the latest Windows and the latest Ubuntu

If you’re working in a team, I would recommend going with the OS that everyone else uses.

Assuming, of course, there even is a prevalent OS. In my experience, this ensures that collaboration with your team will be a smooth as possible.

For a one-to-one comparison, I can’t say which environment is best without knowing the specifics of your programming situation. When it comes to learning how computers work, gaining valuable experience and having the most flexibility, then Ubuntu trumps Windows without doubt.

However, I personally use Windows 10 for my programming work (which includes web development). I do cheat a little, having installed Git Bash (an MSYS derivative) to emulate the parts of Linux I really can’t do without:

I use Windows 10 for 4 major reasons:

• Everyone else I know and work with uses it
• I grew up using Windows machines (i.e. I’m quite familliar with them)
• Some software I use (e.g. AutoDesk Fusion / Inventor, Microsoft Office) doesn’t have acceptable Linux substitutes
• The computer I purchased has a warrantee conditional on not tampering with which OS is installed (and Windows 10 was the default)

Given my above methodology, I reccommend you use your knowledge of your own personal situation to determine which operating system is best for you. If you want, it is free to run Ubuntu in a virtual machine if you want the option to have both.

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