Linux, MacOSX (was Re: [oclug] (no subject))

[Warren A. Layton]

On Thu, Aug 22, 2002 at 09:26:50AM -0400, Tim Hosking wrote:
> Why would you really want to run Linux on a Mac platform? It may be nice to
> dual boot it occasionally, but once you have shelled out the cash on a Mac,
> which comes pre-installed, just what else would Linux provide? Better to
> keep the Mac as a Mac and buy a cheaper PC to run Linux. You then have the
> best of both worlds. Although Linux does run on a PowerPC, most
> distributions have some caveats in this regard. I'm convinced Linux will
> always run better/faster/stronger on Intel and AMD hardware.

I bought an iBook to run Linux. I still have OS X somewhere on there,
but I can't even remember the last time I booted into it.

Linux is the environment that I'm familiar with, and I'm glad that I can
stick to it regardless of what platform I use. I haven't had any
problems running Debian on my iBook (beyond those that were caused by my
own stupidity). I'm actually interested to know which caveats you're
referring to above.

OS X is nice, but I get more work done in Linux because I'm used to it.

Warren

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