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So I Got A Mac
on February 20, 2007 @ 05:49 AM

So I got Mac. A second-tier Mac Book Pro actually. After the past few years of being a dedicated linux enthusiast, it appears to be the best bet out there for a dual business/development box.

(I’ll still run Kubuntu for my desktop box at home and Ubuntu server for my server, but as of right now I’m not having any second guesses about the Mac. )

The built-in webcam and the iChat video support immediately made it worth it. I got Emacs working in just a few minutes and firefox is downloaded and installed.

I spent a few hours today installing/compiling a bunch of packages from MacPorts, but so far it’s been well worth it.

I am digging the magnetic power adapter as well. Thanks to Brandon, John and Craig for letting me pick their brains about OSX throughout the day!

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  1. Bill 02.21.07 / 11AM
    Hmm - I just read this on macs - http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/story/0,,2006031,00.html
  2. Zach 02.23.07 / 00AM
    Wow! That article has a lot of comments!!! It seems like Charlie is talking in theory and not in practice (he never mentions that he's even used a Mac). I don't get people who hate a technology just to hate it. Obviously the Mac is working for lots and lots of people. Apple is doing something right. So far I love mine. The video chat makes it soooo worth it.