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I am someone who has recently transitioned from Mac to Linux. Here were my grievances with Mac: - Lack of absolute control over the system: In linux I can inc
by jbirer 6y ago
I am someone who has recently transitioned from Mac to Linux.
Here were my grievances with Mac:
- Lack of absolute control over the system: In linux I can increase inotify watchers, use a local version of whatever CLI I am working with i.e Docker (Docker is uncomfortable to use on Mac), apply patches to kernel modules if I need em, apply bugfixes instantly etc
- The keyboard for my Macbook Pro 2015 has become sticky and the keyboard for Macbook Air 2020 is too shallow and hard to press for me. My Thinkpad E15 seems to do it just right. I imagine this is even better on a superior model.
- angrais 6y agoWhy do you find docker uncomfortable to use on OSX? Also, what CLI replacement do you use on Linux?
- jhanschoo 6y agoDocker is installed different on Linux (as Docker Engine) vs. on Win and macOS (as Docker Desktop). A workflow or team assuming either would run into issues on the other. Most importantly Docker Engine runs as a service with root permissions whereas Docker Desktop implements a VM that hosts its services, with workflow implications for development where a host process and a container needs to communicate.
- tomduncalf 6y ago> the keyboard for Macbook Air 2020 is too shallow and hard to press I had to temporarily switch back to my 2013 MPB while my 2019 was in for repair (my fault, drink near laptop = bad idea) and was actually surprised how mushy the keys felt on it in comparison to the 2019. Of course it is a matter of taste, but IMO once you get used to it, the 2019/20 keyboards are actually the best Apple have made, so maybe it is worth persevering. Certainly a million miles from the butterfly disaster! That said, I mostly work with an external Microsoft Sculpt keyboard, which is probably more like the older MPB in feel.