First of all, please no flame, it's just a friendly question I would like to know one thing: if you would have a choice, what would you chose? A) Microsoft but pay the money B) Linux but spend some time learning Thank you, ER
Time is money Personally, as a software developer, I'm using the tools which let me finish the job faster and better. Not all commercial tools are "evil" and not all open source tools are "great". Actually, I've seen tons of open source crap. In general, it is up to you - choose the tools which are best suited for your task and those you feel most comfortable with it. Regards
freewares are the best nowadays except pirated ones. Just because you pay for it doesn't mean it is good. I mean look at oracle. It sucks and i wouldn't install it even if it is free. Microsoft gets away with windows because of compatibility issues. People fear of not being able to run a software if they don't use windows. That's all about windows. If someone comes up with an OS that doesn't have compatibility issues, I wouldn't use windows.
Both. I work (officially) for a Finland's software company branch in Bulgaria. In this work, we're using lots of open source (or free) products and platforms - PHP, mySQL, Typo3, Symphony, osCommerce, xtc:Commerce, Flex, etc. At the same time, i'm running a side company with some friends creating some big project, mixing ASP.NET, jQuery, Flex, MS SQL + providers for mySQL, Oracle, Interbase, etc. We're not fanboys of one platform or another. We simply select the best one for the particular project.
I would choose Microsoft, it is not just about paying money, you need to be connected to the rest of your colleagues or classmates. All or nearly all are using Microsoft OS and Microsoft Office. I would take the Windows OS but try to save by using Open Office and whatever substitutes that is open source but still allow me to communicate easily with others.
Im stayin with windows and commercial software. I've tried linux, and the few usable apps available for it and i didn't really fine the environment friendly nor productive.
Windows is not for free. Other software for eg Open Office can be gotten for free and is fantastic to use. Maybe you want to elaborate on how to get Windows for free LEGALLY?
Perhaps they meant to say software for windows instead of software/windows. Or not. @ the OP, if you work in the IT field, you really need experience with both. That way, you are able to attract a wider range of clientele, or be qualified for a wider range of job openings.
Totally agree, you will never get too much of knowledge. Knowing another OS will mean another skillset which may be useful further down your career.
I would try to find the tool that solves my problem in the best possible way. If there's a tie between the two, I'll surely go for the open source one! It would also depend on the ROI of the campaign/project for which the tool is gonna be used.
If you have a business then free software can really save you money Microsoft products is not that bad, but there are more alternatives now.
So, Windows is user friendly.. sometimes. So is Linux. An average PC user can find their way around Linux in about a half an hour and be able to do everything they need to fine.
I'd rather grab Mint than Ubuntu (Its based off Ubuntu) since it has all things such as DVD codecs built in, and therefore less hassle (cause its not so easy to set up in Ubuntu). But Mint, Ubuntu/Kubuntu and OpenSUSE are all nice, slick distros that are well worth the cost
id go for linux , lol ,but im using windows too , cant beat the user-friendliness. and also i go no time for learning stuff.