We have linux 9 and trying to install GL drivers that work correctly with certain graphic applications is a pain. Just check out the nvidia linux install instructions... 104 pages. Every time you get a new driver, or new application, you have to modify a script. Yes, that is not too hard, but trouble shooting driver problems that is related to installer script is a pain. It should not be that difficult, but I spent 3 days trouble shooting, a waste of my time, or heck I could pay someone else to do that, but where is cost savings?. Our SGI Irix seems easier! I like Linux a lot, but it is not nearly as painless to set up as Mac OS X. If something goes down or needs updating, no sweat... just click and go. And command line is near by just like any other modern Unix system. I like Mac OS X a lot especially with a dual proc and plenty of ram running Shake 3 has never been easier.
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We have linux 9 and trying to install GL drivers that work correctly with certain graphic applications is a pain. Just check out the nvidia linux install instructions... 104 pages. Every time you get a new driver, or new application, you have to modify a script. Yes, that is not too hard, but trouble shooting driver problems that is related to installer script is a pain. It should not be that difficult, but I spent 3 days trouble shooting, a waste of my time, or heck I could pay someone else to do that, but where is cost savings?. Our SGI Irix seems easier! I like Linux a lot, but it is not nearly as painless to set up as Mac OS X. If something goes down or needs updating, no sweat... just click and go. And command line is near by just like any other modern Unix system. I like Mac OS X a lot especially with a dual proc and plenty of ram running Shake 3 has never been easier.