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Re:Windows Subsystem for Linux is out of beta by sangd on Saturday July 29, 2017 @12:20AM (#14879454)
I can write code on Linux, but I cannot run my accounting/finance/photosoft software. Sometimes I need to run test on IE too. I understand the love for Linux for some people, but I would like to get things done the quickest way, of course with the quality required too.
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Re:Windows Subsystem for Linux is out of beta by meitham on Saturday July 29, 2017 @02:11AM (#14879800)
I use a powerful Linux laptop, a thinkpad, and run Windows VM for any software that's windows specific. It makes me sure I can isolate these untrusted applications from the rest of my data.

QubeOS is a good OS to provide these isolation techniques.

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Re:Windows Subsystem for Linux is out of beta by mcappleton on Saturday July 29, 2017 @12:33AM (#14879500)
Its a good point. Depending on how frequently you use it, dual booting is an option though. I switched from windows because Meteor was slow as molasses and I'm very glad I made the switch. Dev stuff just runs better on Linux in my experience.
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