Mac OS X is excellent if you use your computer in a way that Apple has planned for you to use it--they really think of everything when that's the case. If you want to do something outside of Apple's veil of planned computer useage you have to shell out a lot of cash for software. The worst part is nobody knows how to develop Mac software except Apple and maybe a few shareware developers.
I am writing this on a 15" Aluminium PowerBook running Gentoo. I have been a Mac user my entire life until about a month ago.
I like Linux because it lets me be in control. KDE 3.2 with a 2.6 Kernel is much faster than OS X as well--even on a 1.25GHz G4. I never thought that zippiness was that important to me. I also never knew how much easier it would make my life to not have to use a separate ftp program to maintain static websites. Hail KIO Slaves. I also love being able to update all my software with one command.
I have to admit that the thing I miss most about OS X is the spell checking in every text field. The beauty of Open Source though is that I can implement it myself (and am looking in to how to do just that).
Have any of you ever seen the SoftBook? (Now called the Gemstar eBook) It solves just about everybody's problems here, except that it costs money and is no longer available.
This was my Dad's invention and I am trying to see if I can get Linux running on it:O)
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Mac OS X is excellent if you use your computer in a way that Apple has planned for you to use it--they really think of everything when that's the case. If you want to do something outside of Apple's veil of planned computer useage you have to shell out a lot of cash for software. The worst part is nobody knows how to develop Mac software except Apple and maybe a few shareware developers.
I am writing this on a 15" Aluminium PowerBook running Gentoo. I have been a Mac user my entire life until about a month ago.
I like Linux because it lets me be in control. KDE 3.2 with a 2.6 Kernel is much faster than OS X as well--even on a 1.25GHz G4. I never thought that zippiness was that important to me. I also never knew how much easier it would make my life to not have to use a separate ftp program to maintain static websites. Hail KIO Slaves. I also love being able to update all my software with one command.
I have to admit that the thing I miss most about OS X is the spell checking in every text field. The beauty of Open Source though is that I can implement it myself (and am looking in to how to do just that).
I am writing this on a 15" Aluminium PowerBook running Gentoo and KDE 3.2. Just finished compiling a couple hours ago.
I have been a Mac user since I was born. No more $129 updates and inflexible software for me! Wait, is this bad news?
Have any of you ever seen the SoftBook? (Now called the Gemstar eBook) It solves just about everybody's problems here, except that it costs money and is no longer available.
This was my Dad's invention and I am trying to see if I can get Linux running on it :O)
-Chris