I would worry that the bundling bundling would be along lines I don't like. I currently use a System76 laptop, but wind up ripping out much of the default setup. That said, I'd certainly look at it.
Would you use a Linux based computer, better or equal to a mac in quality?
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Re: Would you use a Linux based computer, better or equal to a mac in quality?
#42I'd love to see something along the lines of the chromebook pixel, but with more memory and a larger ssd. I have one running crouton, but because of those two limitations I don't use it as often.
Re: Would you use a Linux based computer, better or equal to a mac in quality?
#43I am already using the Linux on laptop better than Mac. It is called Thinkpad (an older model). Now the problem is that Lenovo is trying to be more like Apple and this does not go well with them. You can ask how much people are pleased with the new single button touchpads or how they like 16:9 screens instead of 16:10 screens or how they like the lack of Delete button. So yes, I would buy a laptop (I would not buy a…
> Now the problem is that Lenovo is trying to be more like Apple and this does not go well with them. You can ask how much people are pleased with the new single button touchpads or how they like 16:9 screens instead of 16:10 screens or how they like the lack of Delete button. I have one of those newer lenovos, and if the trackpad is their attempt to "be more like" Apple, they really have a very long way to go in ter…
Yeah, nobody likes the new trackpad. I think dissatisfaction in corporate accounts will lead to changes there. (edit: ps, thanks for SQLAlchemy!)
Re: Would you use a Linux based computer, better or equal to a mac in quality?
#44Absolutely, yes. I like the idea of System76, but I find the quality of the chassis they use to be abysmal. I considered installing Linux on Mac hardware, but the hoops you need to jump through to install it and the challenges with drivers on recent hardware were a turn-off. That left me with my year-old Lenovo T440p, which I currently run Ubuntu on. It's not as nice as Macbook hardware, though. I don't care for the…
I like the Yoga 14 for a decently priced 14 inch laptop. Though it doesn't come with an SSD, which is an effing joke.
Re: Would you use a Linux based computer, better or equal to a mac in quality?
#45No.
There's more to it than the hardware and the OS.
I've got ancient thinkpads (great machines), an old desktop, and an iPad Air1. I use a fair amount of linux here and there. I'm not wed to any platform for surfing, editing, writing, email, etc. I help support and maintain a lot of friends' machines that are Apple, and 100% of my interactions with the hardware and/or company have been successful, and relatively painless. Sometimes, even delightful. As a 40 year veteran of computers (back to punch cards), it's the best i've seen.
Still, hate it or not, Apple integration across a spectrum of devices is a big factor. I think only Google comes close, and they have some drawbacks.
So no... i would not consider a linux box to save a few bux. it's not what you pay, it's what it costs.
final note... linux updates too frequently for my tastes...an artifact of its dispersed development.
Re: Would you use a Linux based computer, better or equal to a mac in quality?
#46I am already using the Linux on laptop better than Mac. It is called Thinkpad (an older model). Now the problem is that Lenovo is trying to be more like Apple and this does not go well with them. You can ask how much people are pleased with the new single button touchpads or how they like 16:9 screens instead of 16:10 screens or how they like the lack of Delete button. So yes, I would buy a laptop (I would not buy a…
Sorry to derail: but does anyone have any experience with the Y series of lenovo laptops?
I have an X201 that I got used and it's started dying on me sporadically (fan kicks up to it's highest speed for ~5sec then shuts off) whenever I try to compile anything.
Re: Would you use a Linux based computer, better or equal to a mac in quality?
#47Gosh yeah. I use Linux as my primary OS now on a cheap-ish laptop (student), and even with the low-DPI screen, so-so keyboard and odd hardware compatibility issues, I love it. I'd pay quite a bit for some high quality hardware.
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#48Absolutely, yes. I like the idea of System76, but I find the quality of the chassis they use to be abysmal. I considered installing Linux on Mac hardware, but the hoops you need to jump through to install it and the challenges with drivers on recent hardware were a turn-off. That left me with my year-old Lenovo T440p, which I currently run Ubuntu on. It's not as nice as Macbook hardware, though. I don't care for the…
I like the Yoga 14 for a decently priced 14 inch laptop. Though it doesn't come with an SSD, which is an effing joke.
Well, you can change your storage yourself, not a big problem, IMHO. Is screen good though?
Re: Would you use a Linux based computer, better or equal to a mac in quality?
#49Depends on the cost, and the hardware & software components that are used. I currently run debian jessie on both my desktop (home-build), and on my cheap hp laptop that I bought a few years ago. I won't buy a new apple computer simply because they are well outside of my budget. I did buy a macbook refurb some years ago, and enjoyed it a lot, but I still stuck with my hp laptop for most work.
I would get some peace of mind knowing that all hardware components are going to be supported by the linux kernel. However, I'm probably going to rip the OS out of the system and install my own.
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I have both an XPS and MBAir (2012 model). I routinely boot the same linux-USB desktop distro on both. The XPS is probably a bit faster (i7), and screen DPI is better. But, MBA provides and overall better experience. The most glaring things that stick out in MBA favor is: (a) keyboard, (b) touchpad. The XPS touchpad is really sub-par given the focus of the machine as a development platform. Often while typing, the sl…
How is the power management on the XPS? Does opening and closing the lid work decently?
I have an XPS 13 Ivy Bridge generation running Ubuntu and power management is perfectly fine.
My WiFi does seem rather poor in terms of signal strength/stability compared to other devices I own, however.