Micros with Linux

[Wp100]

Hi,

Wondered how good Linux is for programming Pics and Arduino /AVRs these days and if so is there any particular version more suited to micro work ?

MPlab X is said to be ok for Linux ..?
Arduino software seems available ok and some AVR programs also seem compatible though appears Studio 6 is not ?

Also wonder how effective / easy it is to use Wine and Virtual Windows in Linux for the odd program that is not Linux compatible ?

Getting a bit fed up with all windows continuing problems under W8 and lack of support for perfectly good but older devices.

 

[KeepItSimpleStupid]

I've been forced to play with Ubuntu Linux recently, although not for development -- yet.

Its much more stable with 6 GB of RAM instead of 4. Unrelenting hang with live CD MEM @ 4 GB. Occaisional loss of mouse - fixible with the terminal. Flash is required, but support has been dropped. No alternative to Acrobat Pro as far as I know.
Adobe appears to be at war with Linux.

I don't know how to scan. I haven't managed to print the URL when printing, but still running LIVE cd. I have yet to manage to install it on an SSD. No solution for USB device servers.

Supposedly an EProm burner I got will work under WINE.