I have to agree. I tend to migrate to my Mac simply because I don't have to spend hours trying to figure something out to get whatever done I need done. Don't get me wrong, though. I like to tinker, and I have a laptop with Redhat installed on it that I fiddle with, if nothing more than a curiosity. Linux itself may be stable, but as you mentioned, the applications are hit and miss....free doesn't always mean better....
Just use what you like...don't let anyone make you feel stupid for not choosing linux.
I don't hate linux, nor do I feel somehow dumber than most because I work with my Mac more. I do feel silly that I can't stop playing Heroes of Might and Magic III though.:)
The price is just as high as for Mac systems ($3500 for a 733 dual processor without DVD-R, Gigabit ethernet, only 2 DIMM slots)
Actually, you can get a single processor setup for $1999 now....that's not bad...considering the bang/buck ratio of the Macs today. At LEAST they don't cost as much as a miata anymore.:) With the P4 weirdness, the Windows XP coming apocalypse (or "poxyclips" as Mad Max would say) , unless you just bought an Athlon, the Macs would be a worthwhile choice.:) The only thing the Amiga will do is make the market bigger. There's nothing wrong with that.
Besides, at least we're not seeing the Amiga relegated to powering your microwave and refrigerator...
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I have to agree. I tend to migrate to my Mac simply because I don't have to spend hours trying to figure something out to get whatever done I need done. Don't get me wrong, though. I like to tinker, and I have a laptop with Redhat installed on it that I fiddle with, if nothing more than a curiosity. Linux itself may be stable, but as you mentioned, the applications are hit and miss....free doesn't always mean better.... :)
Just use what you like...don't let anyone make you feel stupid for not choosing linux.
I don't hate linux, nor do I feel somehow dumber than most because I work with my Mac more. I do feel silly that I can't stop playing Heroes of Might and Magic III though.