Question 1 :Why do people always advise to learn Linux and not windows.
Questions 2 : Why people always advise budding programmers to learn and deep dive in Linux kernel source code. Windows programmers do equally fine without windows source code.
Some facts as I understand :
- Linux is open source and code is available for better understanding
- Linux is secure and used on most of the servers
- Flexible and can be customized/configured as per the needs
However, desktop space is ruled by "Windows".
- 92% users use windows on desktop.
- Virus/ malware are made primarily to target windows
- corporates have windows on desktops and servers too
- Most of the software gaints hire "more" people with windows background because thats where the money is.
- All the programmers who make open source applications for Linux eventually end up porting the application to windows as well...perhaps for monetary benefits.
One might argue that Windows sales have stagnated and mobile / tabs are picking up but that another Argument
All views would be welcome !