Using Linux Advantages in web development invironment?

"Pros:

SSH - Remotely log in to your server using your favorite terminal emulator.
In GNOME - Built in FTP/SFTP file browsing out of the box using gvfs
The ability to run your own web server locally for fast testing if you're feeling adventurous
Multiple desktops to pan and divide your work space
Great web-oriented editors such as SCiTE, Geany, Screem, gedit and MonoDevelop (if you want .NET).
Firefox pre-installed on most distros and firebug available on most repositories.
Opera available for Linux
epiphany-webkit or Midori available to test Safari/Chrome compatibility

Cons:

Need a windows VM to test on IE, or WINE to use ie4linux
May be difficult if you are working with Microsoft technologies"