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what are pros and cons of linux? (programming.dev)

submitted 22 hours ago by steam@programming.dev to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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and what if any do you miss from windows?

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[–] NewNewAugustEast@lemmy.zip 3 points 9 hours ago

I use Windows for work and it’s a relief every evening when I can switch to my Linux desktop.

I can relate to that. Its always like I will do mundane crap in a haphazard and poor workflow way for money dealing with windows.

Then I use Linux and realize I actually like computers and can be productive.

Working remote has been great though. I do all my windows work via remote desktop in Linux. Somehow that helps a bit.