Imho, if you're primary purpose is learning web dev, better get a Mac so you can focus on that rather than sidestepping on learning how to configure a linux mac

Imho, if you're primary purpose is learning web dev, better get a Mac so you can focus on that rather than sidestepping on learning how to configure a linux machine. With a Mac, you don't have to look deep into the web to get things working. Dont get me wrong, Linux is a terrific web dev OS.. just putting myself in the author's seemingly newbie shoes.