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Quite a lot of programmers use windows, because they require less maintenance and there is no reason not to.


Are you sure any of the three major operating systems require much maintenance these days?


At least for linux, I would assume that it hugely comes down to how much of a personal statement the OS is to developers.

I use Arch btw.


Well, yes, "Linux" is not well-specified. When one installs Arch, they hopefully know what they want, and it's something else than just a low-maintenance casual desktop OS. :)


Mac’s don’t require much maintenance either, and last longer then Lenovo things. When I worked tech in Beijing already a lot of programmers used them, even in changping around Lenovo’s big R&D office.




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