4 reasons every software enthusiast should try a Linux VM (even if you don't always use it)

You should at the very least try configuring a virtual machine (VM) on Windows or macOS with a Linux distro, if you consider yourself a software enthusiast or wish to get into development. There are a few reasons why this can open new doors for not only allowing you to learn new things about an operating system (OS) you've likely never interacted with, but also work on the backend that powers most of the world's hardware. If you wish to become a budding developer, here's why Linux is the way to go, even if it is through a VM.