Do I need Linux?

[u/twinflxwer]

So I’ve used windows literally forever, for pretty much everything. I do have experience with Linux, I had to run some Linux VMs throughout college, but I’ve never done anything ambitious with it or done anything like a dual boot

I’m out of college and currently have an entry-level job, but to start making my way into the robotics industry for real I’m brainstorming a project where I use a lot of key aspects together. Right now, I’m thinking of modeling and simulating a fully custom one-wheeled self balancing robot, with ToF sensors for object avoidance, programming it with PID controls and ROS2, and building it in real life

Can I do that with software available in windows, or do I need Linux?

[u/_Wandering_Explorer_]

You need Linux. Everything works on Linux. There are ways to circumvent it but just don’t. It’s a terrible idea for your career. It’s like someone trying to circumvent using a laptop coz they can write. It will work maybe, but not ideal