OpenEuphoria

My opinion, from using both for years, is that Linux is now the better platform for people who are interested in programming.

Linux comes with a much more complete set of tools - meaning editors, compilers, etc. and a much wider choice, so that you can choose the ones you like the most.

Windows now comes with almost no tools, not even a good text editor (when compared to those available for Linux).

You can use either, but I find that Windows is more awkward to use and less productive. Also, If you're going to be online, Linux offers more control of updates and less chance of getting a virus.