I Tried Coding on Every OS // Here’s What I LearnedTap to unmute2xI Tried Coding on Every OS // Here’s What I LearnedForrestKnight 142,855 views 3 weeks agoSearchInfoShoppingCopy linkIf playback doesn't begin shortly, try restarting your device.Pull up for precise seeking18:07•You're signed outVideos that you watch may be added to the TV's watch history and influence TV recommendations. To avoid this, cancel and sign in to YouTube on your computer.CancelConfirmUp nextLiveUpcomingCancelPlay nowForrestKnightSubscribeSubscribedExploring software by building it. Rust Changed How I Code Forever15:06The Best Linux Distro for You10:05HideShareInclude playlistAn error occurred while retrieving sharing information. Please try again later. 0:000:00 / 24:14 (21:30)Live•Watch full video ON OFF Skip to Highlight?•Tangents•15:26I'm 41, if You're In Your 30s, Watch This…Mark Manson931k views • 2 months agoLivePlaylist ()Mix (50+)25:18I Attempted to Climb Europe’s Most DEADLY Mountain… SoloMagnus Midtbø2.6m views • 2 months agoLivePlaylist ()Mix (50+)4:445 Biggest Mistakes Women Make Starting Online Business (And How to Fix Them)Anna | Health & Wealth Coach1 view • 6 hours agoLivePlaylist ()Mix (50+)18:15I taught an octopus piano (It took 6 months)Mattias Krantz6.2m views • 1 month agoLivePlaylist ()Mix (50+)34:08What Every Body Fat % Actually Looks Like (50% to 5%)Jeff Nippard8.2m views • 4 weeks agoLivePlaylist ()Mix (50+)13:54Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold - Better than you think!Mrwhosetheboss6.3m views • 5 days agoLivePlaylist ()Mix (50+)28:36Dlaczego Polacy POKOCHALI piosenki z AI?Kanał o technologii7.4k views • 3 days agoLivePlaylist ()Mix (50+)10:03My New Found Addiction!Ardens1m views • 7 months agoLivePlaylist ()Mix (50+)16:54Choosing Signals (TIER LIST)YBCTooCold23k views • 1 day agoLivePlaylist ()Mix (50+)13:47I Can't Believe How Good Linux Is Now.. (Omarchy Linux)Livakivi118k views • 1 month agoLivePlaylist ()Mix (50+)29:23Takich treści POWINNI ZAKAZAĆ OD WCZORAJ! Tragedia.Michał Wrzosek50k views • 6 days agoLivePlaylist ()Mix (50+)21:15Java Isn't Verbose // we just suckForrestKnight46k views • 1 month agoLivePlaylist ()Mix (50+) I Tried Coding on Every OS // Here’s What I Learned
- Introduction: ForrestKnight shares personal experiences coding on various OSes over a decade, including Windows, macOS, Ubuntu, Arch Linux, WSL2, NixOS, and others like Omakub/Omari; emphasizes these are subjective thoughts, not benchmarks.
- Early Days: Started with Windows 8 for Java (NetBeans/Eclipse), used mid-2012 MacBook Pro for iOS dev noticing Unix advantages (forward slashes, SSH ease); shifted to Ubuntu VM on Windows for first job (Java Spring, Angular, VS Code).
- Arch Linux (2020): Installed custom rice on PC (dual-boot with Windows 10), faced audio/Wi-Fi issues but praised Arch Wiki; used tools like Awesome WM, ZSH, Kitty; eventually abandoned for time sink, reformatted to Windows.
- WSL2 (2022 onward): Adopted on Windows 10 for Linux env without VM overhead; integrates seamlessly with VS Code, IntelliJ; quirks include networking, Expo tunneling, Chrome ext copying, higher memory use; primary setup for web/Java/ML dev.
- Recent Experiments: Tried NixOS on mini PC (disliked declarative config, poor IDE/GPU support, skill barrier); switched to Ubuntu + Omakub (DHH's setup, plug-and-play like Omari for Arch); plans VM test of Omari.
- Windows 11 & Future: End of Windows 10 support forces upgrade; dislikes AI/ads; seeks Adobe alternatives (DaVinci Resolve, Figma) for potential Linux switch; dual-boots historically for Adobe.
- Conclusions: Windows headaches mitigated by WSL2; macOS liked for Unix/hardware but closed ecosystem; Linux varies—Ubuntu/Omakub plug-and-play vs. Arch/NixOS customization/time sinks; choose based on workflow needs.