Ubuntu or Fedora for a C++, Java, Python and Ruby developer?

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Alexander Suraphel picture Alexander Suraphel · Jun 28, 2013 · Viewed 7.1k times · Source

I use the above languages to develop web and desktop applications. I am currently using Ubuntu 11.04 and a friend is urging me to switch to Fedora. What benefits will I get in doing so?

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Dan Grahn picture Dan Grahn · Jun 28, 2013

It's really a matter of preference. Make your friend give you the reasons to switch.

https://stackoverflow.com/questions/2934430/fedora-vs-ubuntu-for-software-development-pros-cons

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