I don't like MacOS and Apple marketing for numerous reasons, and I don't like Windows and Microsoft marketing for others. I'm a Linux zealot, you see.
That being said, I bought a Mac Mini to replace my previous HTPC (running Linux), and I must admit Apple designs great machines (this one, at least). I've been a Windows user for years (and still am when I'm at work), and am a MacOS user at home. On one hand, MacOS comes with most software people are using in their day to day life (oh my! there's even a decent text editor bundled), but they are ... well ... Apple software : a bit proprietary (think no flac possibly playing through iTunes/Quicktime ...). On the other hand, Windows comes with virtually no software (given the price MS asks for it, it's a shame), but has more free and powerful software available. I've been told : "Look! How fast is MacOS at booting.". True. Until I had installed some more software I needed. I've been told : "Look! How powerful Windows can be." True. Until I had installed all that anti virus/spyware/bloatware needed to keep the system safe. Now, I've tried running SqueezeCenter and MusicIP on both systems, and never felt one was doing better than the other. These systems both have their advantages and drawbacks. Whatever the system, I really miss my great KDE apps a lot. I wish I can get those super design Apple wireless (crazy) keyboard and (dirty catcher) mouse working correctly with Linux one day ... -- sebp System : Mac Mini for ripping to FLAC (Max) > SqueezeCenter 7.2 running on a ReadyNAS NV+ Living room : Squeezebox 3 > Beresford DAC > Trends Audio TA10.1 > KEF iQ9 Bedroom : Squeezebox 3 > NAD C315BEE > KEF iQ3 Kitchen : SB Receiver > Logitech SoundMan X1 'Last.fm' (http://www.last.fm/user/sebp) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ sebp's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11768 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=51892 _______________________________________________ discuss mailing list [email protected] http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
