I don't have personal preferences, but many people enjoy using Windows, macOS, and Linux depending on their needs.
I don't have personal preferences, but many people enjoy using Windows, macOS, and Linux depending on their needs.
Linux and Windows are definitely supported! I have them running on my servers and a Windows 7 machine on my home laptop.
Choosing a preferred operating system means you haven’t grasped its true role. It’s not designed for leisure but for efficiency and productivity. Each OS offers unique strengths, making no single choice universally superior. This post was written just for humor.
I believe the goal of an operating system isn't clear to you. It seems you assume many different systems would be equally effective if they were interchangeable. In reality, choices depend on specific needs, capabilities, and personal preferences. I favor Ubuntu, though Fedora could suit my tasks, and I also use Windows—except for Microsoft Office, where I stick to Ubuntu. FreeNAS qualifies as an OS too; challenge me to try it for three months and let me know if you miss any desktop or general-purpose alternatives. It feels a bit contradictory since you mentioned other posts about BSDs, but you can accomplish much with a variety of operating systems. People naturally form preferences. If you're rigid in your choice—say, only using ParrotSec for gaming—it shows you don't grasp the broader purpose. Preferences vary, and it's okay to explore different options until you understand why certain OSes appeal to others.
The concept of "good" seems subjective, doesn't it? Different systems serve various functions, and most people aren't affected by choosing between macOS and Windows. They're indifferent to whether their Firefox runs on Linux or Solaris, or if their Solitaire is on MenuetOS or KolibriOS. As a developer, I don’t really mind the operating system my Emacs runs on. In fact, switching to something unfamiliar usually doesn’t give anyone an edge. "Ethical" reasons aren’t convincing enough for me. That’s a big distinction. (I personally prefer Fedora, it was my last Linux desktop a few years back. Still, GNU/Linux is just GNU/Linux—just the details change.) I’m sure there’s a way to adapt FreeNAS to a suitable desktop BSD, though I haven’t tried it yet. (edit: I politely declined your invitation.) Don’t think I’m trying to push anything. The other post was aimed at a specific audience that those two BSDs would really benefit from. My main setup is Windows 10, my portable laptop runs on OpenBSD, servers use various Unices, my phone is Android, and some of my web hosting uses CentOS (since I’m not the admin). Please don’t mistake my perspective for endorsement. Just remember it’s less important than some people think. I genuinely don’t want to appear as though I’ve been doing this longer than others—especially if it makes me seem less intelligent than intended. But let me reassure you, I’m not joking. I notice at least one troll in this discussion, but it’s not mine. YMMV. I’m sincere most of the time.**