[layer8]

It’s less work on Windows for many things, and the system of UI events, hooks, and controls is more amenable to universal customization/automation than on Linux, which is more heterogeneous between applications, window managers and desktop environments.

[jamesfinlayson]

Yep - I remember working at a staunchly Linux company many years ago (they were all about saving money), but the two most senior people in technology both used Windows for this exact reason.