Can someone please explain how Linux is used in the professional world? Im not asking about desktop ricers etc... Im wondering what are the the reasons for using it as a developer/programmer? Asking for real world examples.
>>54480553
Whole OS is like an IDE.
Just try compiling something from source on Windows
NETWORK APPLIANCE
Most servers run linux or netbsd.
Windows server is a joke.
Most developers also prefer *NIX environments because they don't fight you every step of the way.
>>54480583
But wont most ppl be using an ide anyways? Whats the point of trying to compile without an ide. Sorry if i sound dumb, i really dont know
>>54480598
Can u explain this more?
>>54480553
If you deal with the development of an IT product, you will most likely run Linux, maybe OS X, but definitely not Windows. The first 2 are better for programming, servers and general IT-related productivity
>>54480716
>If you deal with the development of an IT product, you will most likely run Windows, maybe Linux, but definitely not OS X. The first 2 are better for programming, servers and general IT-related productivity
FTFY
>>54480648
>Most developers also prefer *NIX environments
:ˆ)
>>54480716
>>54480648
Pure delusion.
>>54480844
Only an idiot would try to work on a Windows machine
If you're a programmer, an actually talented programmer who isn't just copy pasting directions from stack overflow,
You're likely on *nix.
Debate me.
>>54480865
Didn't even need to reply to this thread, I genuinely hope this was bait. You can't automate anything in a Windows server. Plus most people in the field grew up on BSD / Nix. It's just the way to go when it comes to development.
Please, do everyone a favor and run through vim tutor while your at it. If you need to compile from an IDE, I hope you aren't employed
>>54480865
Why would anyone bother debating someone who overdosed on /g/ memes and has allowed their delusions to cloud their perception of reality?
>>54480777
>>54480803
>>54480908
Please go shitpost somewhere else Anon
>>54480553
As a web developer it's a little easier to host on a Linux server when you're already running Linux locally.
Also last time I tried Docker didn't work fully on Windows.
>>54480654
>But wont most ppl be using an ide anyways?
yes, pajeet, yes you will
>>54480654
we wuz servers and shiet
>>54480654
>But wont most ppl be using an ide anyways? Whats the point of trying to compile without an ide.
It really boils down to taste.
Some people prefer to pick and choose the tools, instead of having to settle with what happens to be bundled in an IDE.
Bump, because /g/ definitely needs more of these. This is a great thread and it would be nice if someone experienced would provide some examples and explanations.
>>54480925
Hardly even shit posting. I was a little douche - ish but my point still remains.
If you really have a job as a software engineer, then you probably got a MacBook. If you're in IT, they gave you a ThinkPad but 75% of what you do is through VM or through a server running *nix.
I'm not being arrogant here, I work in the fucking industry. Full stack for a media outlet in NY. Windows machines are generally given to project managers / ITSD folk. You won't catch a developer on Windows, it's as painful as gaming on Linux.
/g/ is hardly representative of anything remotely close to the real world. I mean, judging by this board culture most software devs use linux, are weeaboos, worship stallman, use vim and may be collecting cp.
Is that how most real life devs are? I guarantee you that despite the memes, most devs are actually normies. And most normies don't use linux, unless it's on servers, mostly in data centers.
>>54481683
>imblying normies are not in /g/
>muh secret club
>>54480553
What kind of answers are you looking for OP? What are you comparing it to? There isn't any particular reason to use GNU/Linux as a developer, other than maybe an existing familiarity with Unix. There are however plenty of reasons NOT to use shitty OSes like Windows and OS X.
companies use linux to cut costs, since they dont have to pay for the OS and other licensing bullshit
>>54481961
what other options are there other than gnu/linux, windows, and osx. Arent these the ones that are available?
Im also asking to see if using linux is a skill i should pick up or not, since im in college for cs right now
Linux is a kernel, it is used on supercomputers, serves, smartphones, routers, and all sorts of embedded devices
RHEL
and only barely
maybe sometimes
>why do they use Windows server
My work has a server room in the back that contains a database of store inventory. In the front, all computers, POS, and phones access this server whenever something is sold or we get freight, or someone needs to check on availability of an item in which case it pulls info from other stores and will give us a count from other stores. The store manager and HR have Windows machines which connect to the server through a portal.
>>54482302
IBM's z/OS
>>54482302
>Im also asking to see if using linux is a skill i should pick up or not, since im in college for cs right now
No way, just stick with Windows and be a useless Visual Studio and .NET monkey your whole life
As a serious answer to your question OP, some developers prefer Linux for two reasons:
1) It's a lot slimmer, user control (if not friendliness) oriented
2) It's a lot closer to the environment they'll be running it on.
As someone who works on enterprise software, the overwhelming majority of our customers run our software on some form of Unix or Linux (AIX, SLES, RHEL, Solaris in that order). It does run on Windows but it's not the popular pick outside of Microsoft themselves."
From a desktop perspective: Microsoft AD + Exchange has Linux beat pretty hard for large organizations. No, SAMBA is not an acceptable replacement for most businesses.
