• JayDee@lemmy.world
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    21 hours ago

    Macs can actually be really good linux computers. It’s not always straightforward, but I’ve heard good things once it’s installed.

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      20 hours ago

      Anything running Linux can be good of course- just not going to easily convince me that paying double (or more) is rational.

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        20 hours ago

        I agree with you but you don’t pay double when you buy an old “obsolete” Mac and install Linux on it. Granted, my computer needs are very basic but my 13 yr old Mac is running better than ever after I got rid of MacOs.

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        18 hours ago

        Macbooks aren’t really always overpriced anymore. Macbook neo is among the best value at its price range and m5 Mac air is roughly comparable with other of its tier.

        Not sure if either can run Linux yet tho

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          18 hours ago

          MacBook supported for 7 years and then no more updates vs 10+ years of support on average.

          I guess if you dont mind the forced obsolescence and ewaste, maybe?

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            17 hours ago

            Well yeah that’s a huge issue infecting the vast majority of the arms computing space which sucks a lot but not a uniquely apple issue. Windows seems to be heading in the same direction such as with the Microsoft surface laptops which also have a 6 year end of life and to a lesser extent most laptops have about 6 year of driver support.

            This can be fixed in most laptops by switching to Linux but the issue is still there.