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Agree with the article — it’s a huge shame that Apple chose to make the Vision Pro use its same broken model of “computing” used on the iPad, where it’s essenti
by infotainment 3y ago
Agree with the article — it’s a huge shame that Apple chose to make the Vision Pro use its same broken model of “computing” used on the iPad, where it’s essentially impossible to do anything productive unless your definition of productivity is using a watered down version of Microsoft Excel.
This is why I’m hoping Valve builds an all in one VR headset; being able to drop into a Linux desktop (as on can on the Steam Deck) would be hugely useful in terms of actually using it for productivity.
- arjonagelhout 3y agoI’ve also been following development of the Simula One[0], but it will be really hard to compete with Apple’s design and technical execution, and I’m afraid it could stay in the same category as Linux Desktop. In this light, having a company as Valve put their weight and resources behind the importance of more open ecosystems, would be amazing. [0] https://simulavr.com/ https://simulavr.com/
- pfannkuchen 3y agoYou can use the VP as a monitor for a Mac, so I guess you could at least use a Linux VM or remote into a Linux box from the Mac? Not ideal but should work fine I think.
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- pjmlp 3y agoAs proven multiple times with GNU/Linux failures among mass market, beyond traditional UNIX strongholds of headless computing, that isn't what the masses care about to make a sustainable product. Even the Steam Deck is only a thing, because at then end of the day it's Windows games that gamers get to enjoy on the platform, Linux/Wine/Proton being a detail.
- infotainment 3y agoI don't think anyone would argue the masses care about this. It's overwhelmingly clear that they don't (see: iPhone sales) That doesn't mean that it's not a worthwhile goal.