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Issue #027
Tech Life 5 min read· 24 Oct 2027

The OS Wars

Me (Linux). A Corporate CTO (Windows). A back-and-forth screaming match about which operating system is superior. 'Windows runs enterprise!' 'Linux runs the internet!' Then the designer walks in with a Mac. And we both stop.

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CTO takeaway

The lesson, minus the scar tissue.

  • Linux vs. Windows is a holy war. No one wins. You just exhaust yourself.
  • The cloud is Linux. The office is Windows. The designers are on Mac. The mobile devs are arguing about React Native.
  • If you ever want to end a Linux vs. Windows argument, just introduce a Mac user. The glares will unify everyone.
  • Every OS has its place. But Mac users belong in their own tax bracket.
  • You can tell a lot about a tech stack by who brings the most expensive laptop to the meeting.
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