*NIX (Linux) or Windows (or other)?

Question

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I read articles and books and got a little confused. In your opinion, is the choice of a *nix-like OS for a programmer/IT specialist highly desirable (except for highly specialized tasks/.NET/UWP/...)? It's just that on the one hand, I see the need for a deep study of the mathematical foundations of programming, on the other hand, a couple of my friends (at school) quickly achieved some commercial success in writing applications (on the web) or sites using Windows, and I seem to be rummaging around on the spot. On the other hand, I generally think that programming should be studied after graduation, and now you need to focus on school subjects: especially mathematics and physics, and put aside all these operating systems and languages ​​for later.

Answer 1

and now you need to focus on school subjects: especially on mathematics and physics

Quite healthy.

in writing applications (on the web) or websites using Windows

Theoretically - all the same in what OS they wrote. Especially for the web.

In your opinion, is the choice of a *nix-like OS for a programmer/IT specialist highly desirable (except for highly specialized tasks/.NET/UWP/...)

Is, but when he is already a PROGRAMMER.
And judging by your question - you still do not consider yourself as such (which, by the way, is correct). So do not bother yourself with OS-y - learn to program + school. In fact, you don’t even have to focus on languages ​​- this is a tool.

Answer 2

linux is a working option for the web, but windows is in no way inferior, but at the same time it has auxiliary software. linux is very good paired with a second computer on windows, and if you do not understand linux, you will rather lose than gain from using it. For windows games in 95% of cases it is necessary

Answer 3

If you associate yourself with the web, then the doctor prescribed Linux for you.
But if NET, then it seems to me like Windows

Answer 4

Egor, you can try to use a virtual machine and use it to run linux in windows, and then when you master it, think about switching to linux.