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Apple of 2019 is the Linux of 2000

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Re: Apple of 2019 is the Linux of 2000

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Post by tannhaeuser »

heelhook wrote: post #12
deepGem wrote: post #3

"There is only True Way of installing software: using the Apple store. If you do anything else you are bad and you should feel bad." Isn't this sentiment a bit excessive. Homebrew is a perfectly safe and accepted way of installing software.

Not only that, there are and were multiple ways of installing software in Linux, both back in 2000 and now. Notoriously ./autogen.sh && make && make install wasn't mentioned but installing via `rpm|dpkg|apt|yum` is?

autogen.sh isn't intended to be invoked for user installs. Users are supposed to invoke ./configure, with the configure script being generated by a developer invoking autogen.sh and readily packaged as part of the software's tarball.

Re: Apple of 2019 is the Linux of 2000

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Post by jasoneckert »

Thanks for posting this! Some funny parallels in a humorous blog post is a great way to start any Monday!

Yes, I can read from the comments that it rubbed people the wrong way - but lighten up! I did a satirical piece on Apple earlier this year, but had to remind readers not to get their feathers ruffled beforehand: https://triosdevelopers.com/jason.eckert/blog/Entries/2019/2...

Re: Apple of 2019 is the Linux of 2000

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Post by amiga-workbench »

threeseed wrote: post #20

1. Never once seen an issue with USB-C to HDMI or VGA connections. It doesn't even make any sense since MacBook Pro users with external, third party monitors are an extremely common combination. 2. I just downloaded Caret (Markdown editor) from their website and used Homebrew to install a CLI tool. Nothing has changed between the current OSX and previous ones. 3. If you have a tech support issue go into the Apple Sto…

I have constantly had issues with Apple miniDP to VGA adaptors completely failing to detect projectors correct resolutions and they just fall back to 800x600. Holding down alt and clicking on the resolution drop down never provides the right resolution you are looking for either. Not fun to do a presentation on such a setup.

Re: Apple of 2019 is the Linux of 2000

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Post by rusk »

webjac wrote: post #148

Apple 2019: Siri remind me to call mom when I get home Linux 2000: … Apple 2019: Use my iPad as a secondary screen wirelessly Linux 2000: … Apple 2019: AirPlay to my TV this content Linux 2000: … Apple 2019: Sync my contacts, notes, calendars, wirelessly with all my devices Linux 2000: … Can we stop being ridiculous now or do I have to keep lowering myslef to the stupidity of the writer of this?

Yeah but none of these things actually work. That’s not to say back in 2000 Linux evangelism wasn’t similarly disingenuous ... anybody remember the joys of plug n’ play?

Re: Apple of 2019 is the Linux of 2000

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Post by crististm »

jsjohnst wrote: post #64
crististm wrote: post #38

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Except when you have more than one external monitors and MacOS decides to rearrange them arbitrarily after reconnecting them.

> MacOS decides to rearrange them arbitrarily after reconnecting them Not had that problem personally in at least 3 MacOS major releases. What version of MacOS are you using?

High Sierra 10.13.6

Re: Apple of 2019 is the Linux of 2000

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Post by lonelappde »

whywhywhywhy wrote: post #142
tolqen wrote: post #67

Earlier quoted context omitted.

All current MPBs have a Touch Bar. Apple no longer sells any without one.

Doesn't matter, the $1299 base model and $1499 mid model still only have 2 USB-Cs even with the Touch Bar. The $1799 model upwards have 4. All MBPs in my company have 2 USB-C ports because my company (like many others) only buys the cheapest model of laptops.

And those "Pro" machines only have 8GB RAM (shared with Graphics, which need 2GB) unless you add another $200 for $40 more worth of RAM.

Re: Apple of 2019 is the Linux of 2000

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Post by Razengan »

wil421 wrote: post #162
webjac wrote: post #148

Apple 2019: Siri remind me to call mom when I get home Linux 2000: … Apple 2019: Use my iPad as a secondary screen wirelessly Linux 2000: … Apple 2019: AirPlay to my TV this content Linux 2000: … Apple 2019: Sync my contacts, notes, calendars, wirelessly with all my devices Linux 2000: … Can we stop being ridiculous now or do I have to keep lowering myslef to the stupidity of the writer of this?

Apple 201X: Release something new software or hardware. HN: 5 articles daily about the end of Apple and how bad the new thing sucks. The amount of hate Apple gets is so much larger compared to Microsoft, Google, Linux, or any big tech. It might even me more than the others combined.

> The amount of hate Apple gets is so much larger compared to Microsoft, Google, Linux, or any big tech.

Because some of those other companies are paying for it:

https://www.google.com/search?q=Samsung+paid+students+for+re...

Re: Apple of 2019 is the Linux of 2000

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Post by debbiedowner »

bluegreyred wrote: post #132
esotericn wrote: post #120

Well, no, it's not the Linux of 2000, it's worse than that, because it's closed source. The GNU/Linux (e.g. the ecosystem) of 2019 is really fantastic. It keeps on getting better, and better, and better. There may be a few missteps, maybe you don't like GNOME 3, but you can still use Xfce, or KDE, or LXDE, or i3 or whatever else if you want, no-one is stopping you. By contrast, if Apple or Microsoft update the OS and…

As somebody on a 2015 15" MBP looking to make the switch, how do you deal with things like Word/Excel documents or updating the firmware of IOT things (not mine but those of relatives) that only offer proprietary Windows and Mac updaters/installers? Do you just spin up a KVM and pass through USB, or use a separate computer? These edge cases (and the uneasy feeling that there are many others that I won't discover unti…

Word and Excel have online versions that are free and work well.

Re: Apple of 2019 is the Linux of 2000

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Post by jlnthws »

ThalesX wrote: post #17

I think though it got upvoted, I’m not sure this piece should be taken so seriously by the commenters. It’s a play on taking some ballpark similiarities and making it seem like Apple 2019 and Linux 2000 are alike. Some might enjoy it, some might not but this is not meant as serious technical piece.

The title might indeed be flamebait, but I can relate to parts of the rant:

- after 2 years, my LG Ultrafine 5K still won't turn on at least once a week. During the first year, it was even freezing the MBP (monitor is up to date).

- after 2 years using it, touch bar still feels like a miss, a toy gadget, now I need to carry an external keyboard (together with many dongles). And touch bar is still buggy, I have to switch apps to unlock it at least once a week. Not really "Pro" AFAIC.

- kernel_task runs at 50% CPU now and then for no reason (cannot reproduce, no logs)

- I need to reboot my MBP once a week for no reason (cannot reproduce, no logs), I don't care for the few minutes lost, it's just I can't debug it easily

- restriction on Safari Extensions requires to publish through App Store only, which killed uBlock Origin (at least for now)

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