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Braid creator bemoans Linux debugging process

Independent developer Jonathan Blow, creator of Braid and the upcoming Witness, has said developing for Linux in its current form is unfeasible thanks to a 20% "productivity drain". Posting on YCombinator, Blow said that he is keen on Linux in theory, but that debugging is just too laborious. Linux has been a hot topic recently, with more developers - including Valve - factoring in support for the open-source operating system.

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Based in Australia and having come from a lengthy career in the Aussie games media, Brenna worked as VG247's remote Deputy Editor for several years, covering news and events from the other side of the planet to the rest of the team. After leaving VG247, Brenna retired from games media and crossed over to development, working as a writer on several video games.
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