Windows Vs Linux - Whats the "Reality"

[Sasha Mckinsey]

Hi, came across this discussion thread so thought should share it get the views of the community. I dont agree with all the points mentioned fully but some of the points do make sense. Here it is : 


Question 1 :Why do people always advise to learn Linux and not windows. 

Questions 2 : Why people always advise budding programmers to learn and deep dive in Linux kernel source code. Windows programmers do equally fine without windows source code. 

Some facts as I understand : 
Linux is open source and code is available for better understanding 
Linux is secure and used on most of the servers 
Flexible and can be customized/configured as per the needs 


However, desktop space is ruled by "Windows". 
92% users use windows on desktop. 
Virus/ malware are made primarily to target windows 
corporates have windows on desktops and servers too 
Most of the software gaints hire "more" people with windows background because thats where the money is. 
All the programmers who make open source applications for Linux eventually end up porting the application to windows as well...perhaps for monetary benefits. 


One might argue that Windows sales have stagnated and mobile / tabs are picking up but that another Argument 

All views would be welcome !

Discussion thread source:

http://cboard.cprogramming.com/linux-programming/167804-windows-versus-linux-whats-reality.html#post1238170