If you're a Linux / Mac user, why would you start using Windows?
As a long time Linux user, I can't see any reason I'd switch back to Windows, as it provides nothing of benefit and introduces some serious detriments to my workflows. Instead of trying to convert Linux / Mac users, they're better off making Windows a better operating system, or just make Windows a user land OS and leveraging the Linux Kernel.
If you're a Linux / Mac user, why would you start using Windows?
Because you changed jobs? Let's turn it on its head: why would a windows user start using Linux. Any reason you can think of is probably irrelevant to someone who is happy getting the job done the way they are doing it.
Let's turn it on its head: why would a windows user start using Linux
Right mouse click on a shortcut in Windows. Select the properties. CTRL+C the working folder. Go to Explorer and CTRL+V in the location bar. Watch as Explorer thinks you just typed in a web address and opens your web browser. All of this because in the properties, working folder is surrounded by quotes if you are using names with spaces, and literally no other program outside the terminal treats quotes as an actual path, but instead they all treat it as a web address.
They want WSL to move people from Linux / MAC? (Score:4, Insightful)
As a long time Linux user, I can't see any reason I'd switch back to Windows, as it provides nothing of benefit and introduces some serious detriments to my workflows. Instead of trying to convert Linux / Mac users, they're better off making Windows a better operating system, or just make Windows a user land OS and leveraging the Linux Kernel.
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If you're a Linux / Mac user, why would you start using Windows?
Because you changed jobs? Let's turn it on its head: why would a windows user start using Linux. Any reason you can think of is probably irrelevant to someone who is happy getting the job done the way they are doing it.
Re: (Score:5, Interesting)
Let's turn it on its head: why would a windows user start using Linux
Right mouse click on a shortcut in Windows. Select the properties. CTRL+C the working folder. Go to Explorer and CTRL+V in the location bar. Watch as Explorer thinks you just typed in a web address and opens your web browser. All of this because in the properties, working folder is surrounded by quotes if you are using names with spaces, and literally no other program outside the terminal treats quotes as an actual path, but instead they all treat it as a web address.
Now that alone wouldn't be a killer
Re:They want WSL to move people from Linux / MAC? (Score:2)