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by gxonatano 358 days ago
> walk up to any computer

Windows users seem to think their OS is ubiquitous. But in fact for most hackers reading this site, using Windows is a huge step backwards in productivity and capability.

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However the facts speak otherwise? Windows at 70%+ versus 4.1% for Linux globally. https://gs.statcounter.com/os-market-share/desktop/worldwide
> But in fact for most hackers reading this site

https://survey.stackoverflow.co/2024/technology#1-operating-...

idk... I gave up years of trying to switch to Linux as my main OS after the obvious difference in stability, support, ecosystem, and...yes even responsiveness in many apps.
Surely you're hinting at Linux, in which case this runs fine with WINE