Windows or Linux for Wallet Software?

[Celsiuss]

Using a terminal may be easier than you think, especially in Linux. Get comfortable in it and you'll quickly learn how powerful it is.I'd recommend using Linux for your case. Even if you dislike the terminal and want to stick to GUI, that's no problem too in Linux. In general, a Linux OS is much more stable and reliable than Windows, there's no sketchy background processes and no automatic updates. Give it a shot

[drachman]

Using a terminal may be easier than you think, especially in Linux. Get comfortable in it and you'll quickly learn how powerful it is.I'd recommend using Linux for your case. Even if you dislike the terminal and want to stick to GUI, that's no problem too in Linux. In general, a Linux OS is much more stable and reliable than Windows, there's no sketchy background processes and no automatic updates. Give it a shot

This is true, but I have noticed that Linux has problems running in some laptops and weird bugs appear so if the laptop is compatible I will recommend Linux but if it is not then I will recommended windows instead.

[Remainder]

for me I go for a Linux OS for a software wallet.
but in my research on bitcoin wallet I found out that these is not recommended for a better wallet for some issues in personal hardware like pc or laptop because this hardware can easily be stolen, hacked or even damage instantly.

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however, i've seen some dev's publishing the windows binary long before publising the linux binary...

That is very common, usually in the download section for most things you will find:

Download link for Windows: A compiled, ready to run package with binaries, sometimes even an installer. Just unpack and run.

Download link for Linux: Source code package for compilation that requires specific knowledge


It is frustrating sometimes, especially when you don't know how to compile or dependencies are missing and there is no information available.

Windows or Linux for Wallet Software?

If you can afford the problems, take your time to learn how to compile things in Linux, then go Linux.

If you can afford the extra cost of Windows, and you are satisfied with it then go Windows.


I'm Linux user myself, and I can tell you it is pretty frustrating when you want to run a program and it does not compile and they have it as an installer for the Windows and/or Mac.

Note to developers: Please explain what are the dependencies of your program detailed, accurately. What is used to compile and all. PLEASE!

[rngkll]

Linux for every aspect: security, ease of installation and future-proof.