macOS, Windows, and Linux in 2026: A Long-Time User's Honest Comparison
By
Lucas Fernandes Aguiar
26d ago· 6 min readenOpinion
92/100
Golden Brown
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Summary
A personal retrospective comparing Linux, Windows, and macOS from someone who has used all three systems extensively since 2007. The author shares their journey from macOS to Windows (for gaming) and back, while discussing why they prefer to stay away from Linux despite its technical merits. The article was inspired by a recent Linux kernel exploit linked to a 2017 commit, and includes conversations with data science friends about OS choices.
Key quotes
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I've been using macOS since mid-2007, without dual boot with Windows until mid-2010.
I was discussing with friends who work with data science why I prefer to stay away from Linux today.
Honest perspective from someone who used all three systems for years — why I chose macOS, when Linux is truly worth it, and what still bothers me about Windows.
