I am a developer but I am sick of using windows, is a Mac good or linux?

I've been using windows all this time and well I want to try something new, I don't really do pc gaming and I am not really into developing media, I am mainly about the programming and that sort. Which OS would be best for this sort of thing PC, Mac or Linux?

I am a developer but I am sick of using windows, is a Mac good or linux?
I would go with a computer and Linux. The MAC is too expensive and too proprietary to be of much use in the real world.
Reply:Macs are cool and all, but the OS only runs on Apple hardware.





You can install Linux using your current Windows machine hardware and try it out for free. There are a few live CD versions that let you run the OS from the CD. Your next question is which flavor of Linux to go with. That will be a hot topic of debate.





I've been using FreeBSD for years now as a second OS. It's not Linux but its more stable I think. Mac OS is based on FreeBSD.
Reply:I would go with LINUX. It offers more possibilities and is portable and cheap. Mac might be good but it surely ain't cheap. Also LINUX gives me a kinda adreline rush. I just love it. But if you have never used it before it might take some time to get used to so don't give up.





PS: have a look at http://www.distrowatch.org
Reply:I own a mac and am starting an online business. However, go visit an apple store and they can show you how well it does or doesn't work for you. Everything is alacarte: quickbook, word, iphoto, ect..


It takes a while to adjust to a mac from a pc and vice versa, but patience is the key.
Reply:I dont know much about mac. but there are Linux distrobutions specifically designed for developers.


http://www.linux.org/ lists many