In this context, for most, “Unix” means OS X + Linux. They ARE more similar to eachother than windows, by a lot. Biggest delta: path strings
Think about how many more contributions you could get if you multiply potential users by 10x.
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Believe me, I've been down this path on several occasions. I've both done the extra work and not. And I've noticed no difference.
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The only important difference is what you have time to do/maintain yourself. If someone contributes/maintains abstractions? fantastic.
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linux/osx are "close enough" that you can often write code to support both without actually working directly on both systems. not windows.
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They're not that close (see my other tweets today). You're leaning on work other people have already done to shim them.
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And one small project supporting Windows won't improve contribution much. But if an entire ecosystem does it helps.
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Typescript has tons of Windows contribs as does Angular. Both make Windows experience first class.
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I'm not asking you to make a personal sacrifice. I'm saying if we all worked harder to support Windows we'd be paid back and then some.
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And I’m suggesting Microsoft should do more to close the gap
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