As long as the software you want to use is available, there's not a compelling reason to use one variety of computer operating system over another. Even the world's worst operating system is reasonably usable. The risks associated with each vary, as do the frustrations for using something lots of other people don't.
The key thing is to not use a privileged account when you don't require it. As long as you follow that precaution, and are careful about what you approve escalating privileges for, you should be fine.