Which linux, development tool, db is better for development desktop application?

[SrinivasanC]

I am a software eng. Developing softwares in foxpro, vb, asp, php, msaccess, mssql. Now i want to go with linux. So which linux version is better for this. And also i need the development tools and database for linux. I want to run the developed applications in windows also...<br />

 

[jacovkss2]

How about Apache, MySQL and PHP? These can be installed on both Windows and Linux, and I've never come across code that ran on one OS but not the other.

There's no real reason to choose one distro in favor of another when it comes to this. Just pick one. It may be convenient to ask around and see what your customers are using...

 

[wwwthefennet]

Personally i prefer to use Kubuntu (Debian based, KDE). Ease of use and updates, if you don't like KDE - you can choose Ubuntu (Gnome).

Apache/PHP/MySQL could be both installed on Windows and Linux environments. They are your choice.