I have a Macbook pro at work and at home. But I use Linux on all servers. I suggest you consider standardizing on one so you can build up your skillset and be a

I have a Macbook pro at work and at home. But I use Linux on all servers. I suggest you consider standardizing on one so you can build up your skillset and be aware of the quirks. E.g. I now understand I'd better do an apt-get update periodically or before I want to install new software. The ubuntu desktop installs with sudo apt-get install ubuntu-desktop ... etc. You are right that it is easier to pay the OSX tax and I did. But the Ubuntu/Linux desktop is almost there ... such that I probably would be okay if my next laptop just ran Linux.