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Package managers on Linux work better than brew IMO. I used Linux on the desktop for many years (1994 to 2007) and until now on servers, but I have to disagree
by danieldk 10y ago
Package managers on Linux work better than brew IMO.
I used Linux on the desktop for many years (1994 to 2007) and until now on servers, but I have to disagree respectfully. It's great that on macOS package management of third-party software is decoupled from the OS. It means that one can upgrade third-party software (per Homebrew) without upgrading (and potentially breaking) the whole OS. On Linux, it is normally a choice between a stable OS and stale software, or fresh software with an unstable OS. Of course, things like Snap, AppImage, etc. are changing that.
I found it easier to rebind keys in GNOME than Mac OS.
More important to me are consistent shortcuts. On macOS virtually every native application uses the same keyboard shortcuts. With Linux it's all over the place.
Are there many truly Mac-only apps these days?
Yes. Omni{Graffle,Focus}, Little Snitch, TweetBot, etc. And then there are many applications that are only available on Windows or macOS, besides Adobe software, the Affinity apps, Microsoft Office, 1Password, etc.