Read Sheldon's article here: https://www.sheldonbrown.com/cantilever-geometry.html

Some will say you can use the linear pull levers, but I don't agree. You definitely lose leverage and you have to compensate with a stronger grip. Some have that stronger grip, but some do not. If you try to compensate with the yoke angle, you'll lose adjustability and ease of quick release, which you'll see when you read the article.