If you're a developer, almost all the killer apps support Linux first. But you're right that this is the deal breaker
I am a developer and most of my killer tools have their place on macOS and Windows.
Re:Switching from macOS: The Basics
by Daishiman on Wednesday November 02, 2016 @03:39PM
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Compiling or getting the latest version of any kind of CLI dev tools on either platforms is considerably more difficult than Linux.
Not all developers care about UNIX CLI tools.
I care about CLI tools developed for macOS and Windows in mind, that take advantage of the respective OS APIs.
Re:Switching from macOS: The Basics
by santaclaus on Wednesday November 02, 2016 @03:15PM
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LLVM and vim work amazingly well on OS X.
Not much in that department, either. Nothing that beats the proprietary software staples, especially for creatives, that I happen to use: no Cubase, Pro Tools, Photoshop, Premiere, etc. Lots of apps ranging from "close but no cigar" to "why even try?".