[lbo-talk] A Mac in my future

[Mike Beggs]

I switched from Windows to Ubuntu linux a little while back after years
of inertia on Windows. I'm not especially technically-inclined and it
was very easy to set up. The computer runs much more quickly and
smoothly. I've had no trouble getting equivalents for the Windows
software I used to use (mainly Word, Excel, mp3, dvd and filesharing).
It's rejuvenated an old PC I thought was ready for retirement.

I've used Windows at home and Macs at work for years. I've always wanted
to ditch Windows. But I've never seen Macs as a better option because of
the expense and the fact that you're tied to proprietary hardware as
well as software. Linux on a PC is in my opinion the best option because
it works on any computer, so you're not tied to Apple or Microsoft for
anything. And therefore it's cheap. I understand the appeal of Mac
elegance if cost is not a issue. But the basic Ubuntu desktop is plenty
elegant enough for me.

I don't want to get into the old OS wars... But just pointing out the
other option.

Cheers,
Mike Beggs
Scandalum.wordpress.com