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Because there aren't so many great alternatives. There's MacOS, which requires expensive dongles (an Apple computer), and has some of its own systemic issues.
by coldtea 10mo ago
Because there aren't so many great alternatives.
There's MacOS, which requires expensive dongles (an Apple computer), and has some of its own systemic issues.
And there's Linux, in different subtly incompatible distros, with its own share of problems, and a non-starter if you need and/or want to use many proprietary staples, from the Creative Suite to video, music, and business apps...
- robertoandred 10mo agoWindows doesn't require a computer?
- gambiting 10mo agoAs in - if you already have a windows PC and someone says "you should try a Mac" you can't just install MacOS, it requires you to buy a whole new PC from Apple. With Linux you can at least just install it in a second partition and use it that way untill you're sure it works for you, zero money required.
- hoppyhoppy2 10mo agoThe point they were making is that a Windows user generally (Hackintoshing aside) can't just install MacOS in their existing computer; it requires purchasing another, Apple-brand computer.
- coldtea 10mo agoOne of a generic PC-compatible machine, available in all kinds of prices, with all kinds of specs, from all kinds of vendors - one of which you likely already own anyway.