This thread clearly shows why you shouldn't use Linux. Its just a single component that needs third party distributions to work. That means different file systems, different package management, and less and less compatability between them. The whole Linux ecosystem is bloated and slowly fragmenting. Then you have the whole culture of Linux users online which is filled with vitrolic losers and retards from /g/ or disgusting know it all scumbags. Save yourself the headache and stick to Windows and Mac OSX and if you want to learn programming, Unix, and want to fap then use FreeBSD. I'd recommend GhostBSD or Midnight for a beginner.