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I never used macOS, only Linux and the BSDs (windows decades ago). But in the past I have recommend macOS to people rather than Windows due to its UN*X roots.
by jmclnx 4y ago
I never used macOS, only Linux and the BSDs (windows decades ago). But in the past I have recommend macOS to people rather than Windows due to its UN*X roots.
I do not know far it has strayed from UN*X in recent years, but from what I have read, macOS is getting more and more locked down.
Also, seems many Linux distros is slowly straying away. The rare few that stays close to the UN*X roots are having a tough time staying that way.
I wonder how hard it is these days to install free third party software on macOS. Or do you need to go through the "MAC Store" to install anything ? If so, that is reason enough for me not to use macOS.
- gjsman-1000 4y agoGoogle is your friend. > macOS is getting more and more locked down. Yes... and no. It's exaggerated. Apps must have a certificate (a "notarization") before they will run. However, "notarization" does not entitle Apple to any profit cuts or require using the App Store, and it can be disabled for technical users. You can install basically whatever you want, and using apps without the App Store is normal. As for tampering with the OS, it's now inside a Signed System Volume with System Integrity Protection which does make it more malware-resistant, but this can also be disabled for technical users. So... More locked-down out of the box than previously, perhaps, but for 90% of normal users I don't have a problem with that. They both do have functions for making the system more resistant to viruses without needing the bolted-on virus scanner Windows-style.
- hxugufjfjf 4y agoSeriously? Its brew install <name of package> for 99% of the software I use on MacOS.
- jen20 4y ago> do not know far it has strayed from UNX in recent years MacOS is still a certified UNIX (no needed), so not at all.