The only few reason I know so far is software availability, like adobe software, and Microsoft suite. Is there more of major reasons that I missed?

  • EnderMB@lemmy.world
    9·
    10 months ago

    This is a weird reason, but there is a logic to it.

    I use Linux at work, and I associate Linux with writing software.

    Once I’m done working for the day, I want to relax and do something fun. For me, that is Windows. While I don’t particularly care for any OS, I associate one with work and one with play.

    The opposite was true when I used to work with .NET on Windows 7. I hated using Windows on my home laptop, and Fedora became my “fun time OS”.

    • Potatos_are_not_friends@lemmy.world
      2·
      10 months ago

      This is absolutely me as well, only the other way.

      I use Macs at work.

      But I game on Windows, and code on Linux.

      Originally my workplace was using Fedora servers, which acted too similar to my Linux laptop, and I had to switch it to Ubuntu. That mental separation

      • EnderMB@lemmy.world
        3·
        10 months ago

        It’s not just the UI. It’s the difference in fonts, it’s even weird stuff like using Powershell over the Terminal, or the file system structure.

        I get the same with OSX. I use a MBP, and that’s also “work mode” to me. It all puts me on edge, whereas with Windows I can relax.

        With that being said, I’ll switch to OSX or Fedora if I’m in an interview doing code challenges, even if I’m using a browser-based code editor.