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Linux Distros for a Windows Software Developer?

Posted by Cliff on from the how-would-you-switch dept.

Omega1045 asks: "I am a software developer, writing client/GUI software in C# (.NET) on Windows and server software in a UNIX environment. I have used Linux in the past as a firewall, server and more but have never used it seriously as a desktop. What Linux distro and tools should I look to for a switch? I definitely still need to run Win2k (in a VM would be preferable) for testing and other purposes, but want to live as much of my monitor facing life as I can in Linux. I also need the best laptop and Wireless PC Card support (D-Link in my case) from the distro I choose. Have any Slashdot readers gone this route? What are your recommendations?"

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  1. Why switch? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Insightful

    What are the reasons for switching? If Windows' right for you, you should stick to it. Specially if you're writing C#!