I use linux. I love linux for many reasons. Especially since I have had lots of CS classes. Linux has all kinds of compilers already loaded and ready to go. Having an open terminal window is just natural. ... And all of those other reasons you've discussed about linux.
Linux has gotten very easy to install. In fact, on older hardware, it is easier to install linux then it is to upgrade to Windows 10. (my poor friends :-(
I also have this to say, Windows is not an OS.
An operating system needs to provide access to all of the I/O and control of all running programs. So, try to tell winders to kill a virus, or delete a corrupted file.
I will quote and reply to you
"Linux has gotten very easy to install. In fact, on older hardware, it is easier to install linux then it is to upgrade to Windows 10. (my poor friends :-("
That is true because there are even linux distros that you can even install on 486 machines to use as routers or whatever you want and they will fly!!!
What version of Windows or Mac OS does this?
P.S: Do not throw away 386 or 486 machines install Linux on them and use them as you wish!!!