[NTLUG:Discuss] Re: Mac v. Linux

[Terry]

On 6/9/05, Ralph Green, Jr. <sfreader at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> Howdy,
> 
> On Thu, 2005-06-09 at 07:03 -0700, Fred wrote:
> > So, as I understand it from this thread, I can have a unix-like os in
> > a cool case that has a really neat gui that runs proprietary apps for
>   Sure, there are expensive proprietary apps.  But, there are lots of
> free apps for OSX, too.  In fact, the free apps have done everything I
> need and I have never had to buy an app for OSX.  Many Linux apps have
> been ports to OSX.  And this really cool case Mac only cost $75.
> According to a Mac expert I talked to, that is a decent price, and about
> what they are going for.
> 
>  I think OSX has a place.  But, I don't think it will ultimately be more
> than a niche market, as compared to Linux.  OSX is nice, It has
> advantages and disadvantages as compared to Linux.  For certain
> applications, it excels.  But, given a choice of operating systems for
> day in and day out usage, I have no doubt about choosing Linux.
> 
> Good day,
> Ralph
> 

Well sure it "excels", it's written for only a few pieces of hardware.
 Linux "excels" too but works on lots and lots of hardware
configurations.

It's rumored, (and more than likely true), that  OSX was prompted by
the Yellowdog project.  Yellowdog was a very successful and the Apple
developers, (not being all that stupid), saw great potential in a Unix
like system, especially when considerig the availability of  hundreds
and hundreds of open source applications - it was a no-brainer.


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