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Why Run Linux On Macs?

jones_supa writes Apple has always had attractive and stylish hardware, but there are always some customers opting to run Linux instead of OS X on their Macs. But why? One might think that a polished commercial desktop offering designed for that specific lineup of computers might have less rough edges than a free open source one. Actually there's plenty of motivations to choose otherwise. A redditor asked about this trend and got some very interesting answers. What are your reasons?

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  1. Re:a better question by Flytrap · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    ...the Apple trackpads are limited to two fingered use

    what rubbish... every Mac track pad is multi-touch... and will recognise and track each finger you put and move/swipe/pinch/press on it individually and collectively as a gesture.

  2. Re:a better question by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    ...the Apple trackpads are limited to two fingered use

    what rubbish... every Mac track pad is multi-touch... and will recognise and track each finger you put and move/swipe/pinch/press on it individually and collectively as a gesture.

    The problem is... I used two fingers to stimulate your mother while she should have been teaching you how to read.