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How much I would love to be able to use this. Every few years, I try to replace my Macbook with a different laptop and linux. But the "finish" that the Apple pr
by p-o 2y ago
How much I would love to be able to use this. Every few years, I try to replace my Macbook with a different laptop and linux. But the "finish" that the Apple products have is unmatched.
Specially the keyboard/trackpad support. It's always been underwhelming with Linux. I know this is a subjective take and it's unrelated to Hyprland.
I hope that my next laptop can finally be the final step off to the Linux laptop, because I would love to use Hyprland.
- wslh 2y agoI didn't jump back since the M1s. We are not ready to jump again battery, energy control, and fanless wise. I often read about the experience with Qualcomm in Samsung, Surface, Lenovo, and Acer devices. It is clear far far away. Asahi Linux is not the answer either.
- computerfriend 2y agoWhy is Asahi not the answer? I'm seriously considering it.
- wslh 2y agoBecause it is not ready either? [1]. [1] https://www.reddit.com/r/AsahiLinux/comments/1atrb13/im_reconsidering_my_choice_to_use_asahi_for_daily/ https://www.reddit.com/r/AsahiLinux/comments/1atrb13/im_reco...
- ave_b_2011 2y agoThis is what’s keeping me as well. I’m ending up writing my config to run on macOS AND Debian because I need the battery life when I’m out and about.
- AlexErrant 2y ago[flagged]
- tutuca 2y agopython comes by default on mac and linux. Even sonoma without rectangle is hell.
- AlexErrant 2y ago> and linux Uhh... not all linux distros. I speak from direct experience with the latest Nix and Ubuntu as of literally yesterday. There's a reason why I know it takes 3 programs to get volume gestures working.
- beeboobaa3 2y agoOh no. Having to install software :(
- AlexErrant 2y agoDude, the point is > "I try to replace my Macbook with a different laptop and linux. But the "finish" that the Apple products have is unmatched." Having to install three programs and a language runtime AND ALSO configure them, and have one of the programs be a fork because you want "instant" feedback while changing volume (instead of having to wait until the end of the scroll) is absurd. It isn't simply "lol install 3 programs and it Just Works" - getting everything to interface with each other and then scripting everything up is a chore. It's a bloody shame that something this time-consuming is necessary for something that comes out of the box in other mainstream OSes. But of course your comment history is mostly one line zingers so why do I bother.
- angra_mainyu 2y agoLike having to install skhd for things that are simple and built-in on Linux? I had to install it to have it run a command on ctrl + alt + t.
- AlexErrant 2y agoLet's be honest, very little is "built-in" on Linux. What you guys are referring to as Linux, is in fact, GNU/Linux, or as I've recently taken to calling it, GNU plus Linux. Linux is not an operating system unto itself, but rather another free component of a fully functioning GNU system made useful by the GNU corelibs, shell utilities and vital system components comprising a full OS as defined by POSIX.
- talldayo 2y agoIf you want polish, don't use a build-it-yourself desktop. You are responsible for adding the "magic" on a lot of these desktops, and if you don't do the work you generally don't reap the reward. KDE and GNOME both work out-of-box for most features and configurations. If you don't try to chase the r/UnixPorn dream you can end up with usability in spades.
- drawnwren 2y agoThis has changed drastically in the last couple of years. The Asus G series and Razer blade series are both very close. If you’re in 14”, check the G14 (razer doesn’t do oled). If you’re in 16 — compare the G16 and Blade 16. I use custom external keyboards though, so maybe I’m not the best reference for your specific complaints.
- daoistmonk 2y agofwiw, it runs great on a M1 macbook air