C++ programs are Using Linux or Unix Plat Form Why?

[amiablekrishna]

Hi,

I need to clear about, why C++ programs are choosing Linux Platform, We can implement in Windows Plat form also. Why, is there any benefit or more security is available in Linux plat form?

[Dy7SLyTq]

because linux is made with magic and pixie dust

[kbw]

It can be summaried in one word, Freedom.

I made these point as thought about expounding them, but I won't right now.
Freedomm of thinking

Freedom of tools and practices

Freedom as in "free beer"

Building on the reputation of Unix

More bang for your buck


But if you stick with Linux long enough, you'll have convergence with Windows eventually, which is divergent from Unix.

[niesongsong]

because coding on linux is much simpler than on windows.