A Linux user reviews the Apple Mac mini. [source: Switchblog]
Apple filled an important gap in the Unix/Linux world, by providing an extremely well-designed GUI that makes it a pleasure to use. It is built on top of an operating system that is a close relative to Linux. The underpinnings of the GUI have a disappointing number of serious defects, but they are apparent only to Linux users who are already used to more advanced technology - a Windows user likely wouldn't notice since Microsoft is generally several steps behind Apple here. [Bitrot.de]
Reading the article made me realize a few things:
- I should start saving up for a Mac mini and a KVM switch. I've always been curious about the "Mac experience", and the mini could probably be the most practical way of getting it.
- I should really learn to use and love Linux. Although I do have a Linux install as a second boot option in my system, I seldom boot my PC in Linux and actually use the OS. Which brings me to the next:
- I should start saving up for a standalone Linux machine. This will "force" me to use the OS more. I would then port all my data and tools to the Linux box, leaving the non-essential stuff in the Windows box.
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