Linux for EE Students: Benefits Worth It?

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Linux offers significant advantages for Computer Engineering and Computer Science students, particularly in understanding operating systems and programming. While most engineering software is designed for Windows, Linux provides a robust environment for development and testing, especially in robotics and electronics. Familiarity with Linux enhances skills in source code comprehension and project contribution. Additionally, tools like Wine can facilitate running Windows applications on Linux, making it a versatile choice for students.

PREREQUISITES
  • Basic understanding of operating systems
  • Familiarity with programming concepts
  • Knowledge of Linux command line interface
  • Experience with software development tools
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  • Explore Linux EE software options for engineering applications
  • Learn about using Wine to run Windows applications on Linux
  • Investigate Linux distributions suitable for programming and electronics
  • Study open-source project contribution methods and best practices
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Computer Engineering and Computer Science students, software developers, and electronics enthusiasts seeking to enhance their skills in Linux and its applications in engineering fields.

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Been using linux for few years, but it seems like everything runs around Windows... Every(Most? 90%) EE software its made for windows, at my school every professor, software its Windows, most companies use windows... So is there a reason to keep using linux as an Computer Engineering/ Computer Science student?? focused in Programming and Electronics(mostly robotics)
 
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many engineering companies ise windows for desktop machines but linux for production machines so its good to know it. Also macs run a variant of unix called MacOS so knowing linux helps you work with these types of machines as well.

Where I work we use a mixture of macs and windows with linux for production and testing.
 
As you asked for reasons to use linux, I'll only give the upsides. I'm not saying that Linux is all-good, but these are the advantages I can think of:

As a CS student, Linux can help you understand the OS much more (you can rip it apart and build it back). Since you are doing programming, reading and understanding the source code might help you. You can even contribute to some projects/software that you use. I can't comment on the electronics part, though. (But you can search for Linux EE software. We've got many great linux softwares around)

At the end of the day, it is about using what you like. If you feel comfortable with Linux, keep it. As long as you get your work done, it doesn't matter.

P.S. Have you tried Wine?
 

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