Best Operating System for Programming?

Question

Hi fellow people, I would be soon programming in Java's J2SE, J2EE and also, PHP coding with a database access where I would install Apache HTTPD server on my platform to test out several codes. So, now I am starting to move on to visualization as that's the preferred path for developers.

But the question is what Operating System may I use for this purpose? I tried Windows XP but afraid of the BSOD screen, Xubuntu OS which was lacked in the user interface. So which OS is really reliable and also could accomdate this to be done in the manner of visualization?

Please kindly advise, thanks!

Answer 1

For the Languages you mentioned, any operating system is a good operating system for programming. All you really need is a solid text editor and you're all set. Ultimately it is developer preference. Use whatever OS you are most comfortable with.

Answer 2

This Site Might Help You.



RE:

Best Operating System for Programming?

Hi fellow people, I would be soon programming in Java's J2SE, J2EE and also, PHP coding with a database access where I would install Apache HTTPD server on my platform to test out several codes. So, now I am starting to move on to visualization as that's the preferred path for developers....

Answer 3

Best Os For Programming

Answer 4

My personal favourite platform to program on is tied between Debian and Ubuntu. The only reason for this is because I love the file system, and its easy to tie BASH scripts into my C, Python, and Java programs. I don't mind that most builds of Linux lack a nice UI compared to Windows or Mac OS but it makes up for it with everything else. Plus it helps that I use the console for almost everything, I nearly never use the UI.

Answer 5

I'd recommend going with Linux Mint, I've found it to be extremely stable and you have all the packages available to you that you have in Ubuntu. I've been using it as a development platform and it's been working great. I use emacs, Eclipse, git, MySQL, apache and nginx and I've never had any issues.



If you are looking for alternatives to a debian based distribution, Mageia is pretty good and also Opensuse and Fedora are well known and regarded.





Hope this helps!

Answer 6

operating system programming

Answer 7

You might try a different flavour of Linux, or if a GUI is extremely important to you, you could always try a mac. Linux is nice, because you can turn off the GUI, and work completely from the console.

Answer 8

If you insist on a GUI, Windows XP really is solid. So is Win 7. Avoid Windows 8 like you mean to, it is a real dog.