That is true, Windows is great for Mr. Joe average, because of the ease of use, and because of the ease of use and user-base size, a lot of software has been developed for it. I use windows for a most tasks including software development and just to be compatible to everyone else. As you say, a lot of software is written for winders including professional programming IDE's etc. However, if Windows gets a virus or something breaks or corrupt, 9 times out of 10 you are screwed and have to reinstall.
The great thing about Linux (Unix), there is always 101 ways to do the same thing, If something breaks, you can work around it until its fixed. Heck you can reinstall the GUI if you feel like it :) Each day I am drawn back to using Unix CLI and I have to say, I learn something new each day. As OS X roots are in a mature, robust OS (BSD), it is getting a great reputation as a robust but easy to use operating system. In fact, my next door neighbour has kicked his Windows out and bought a MAC! He is 82, and learning a new computing environment was not a trivial task for him and his wife. But he says he has never looked back. --marki -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Alberto di Bene Sent: Wednesday, 7 August 2013 7:04 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [time-nuts] SDR Radio Opinion- Next Question On 8/6/2013 5:12 AM, Chris Albertson wrote: > /It depends of it you want to be the kind of ham who understands > radios and can build and design them or the kind who would have never remove > the cover > off his commercial built radio. Linux is the best OS for developers and > those who like to build gear. Windows is better for the "appliance user" > crowd./ When I developed Winrad and my other SDR programs, a few years ago, I examined which were the tools available to a serious developer. My conclusion was that under Windows you could find professional tools, geared towards professional developments. What was available under Linux were little more than toys, meant for the hobbyists and the tinkerers. For example, at the time I was unable to find under Linux a development environment with the features and the power of the Embarcadero Rad Studio, which is what I use. This made me to choose Windows as my main platform. 73 Alberto I2PHD _______________________________________________ time-nuts mailing list -- [email protected] To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts and follow the instructions there. _______________________________________________ time-nuts mailing list -- [email protected] To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts and follow the instructions there.
