Linux For Developers

[kuphryn]

Hi.

I have used Linux in the past including Red Hat and Debian. I like Debian better because of its huge library of software packages. Red Hat was faster to install and get working, but I had difficulty compiling and updating new builds of kernel.

Anyways, I enjoy programming using C++. That is all I want to do if possible.

What is the best/prefer Linux distribution for developers (C++)?

What is the best/prefer X (Gnome, KDE, etc.) for developers (C++)? My college uses Red Hat + KDE.

Thanks,
Kuphryn

[biosx]

I'm not a pro linux-developer, but I'm pretty sure it is all a matter of opinion.

I mainly use Mandrake or RedHat and switch off with my window managers between KDE and Enlightment/Gnome.

RedHat 'appears' to be the standard among the business/IT world. So I am guessing that if a company is doing Linux software development, it would be in that (RedHat).

But I could be wrong, and am only offering an opinion.



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[kuphryn]

You made a good point about developers liking Red Hat. I do see that too. My school changed from Slackware to Red Hat.

Kuphryn