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On Dec 27, 2008, at 10:04 AM, "[email protected]"
<[email protected]> wrote:
>
> Hey, that's really interesting. I found dell laptops with ubuntu
> starting at $500.
> http://www.dell.com/content/topics/segtopic.aspx/linux_3x?c=us&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs
>
> I assume that they could read from my external drive as well ? Can
> ITunes run on ubuntu ? Is installation of software involve more steps
> and complexity on ubuntu ?
>
You should be able to if it is properly configured. iTunes is only
available for Mac and Windows. Lastly, it really depends on the
package management system you're using. In general, it's fairly easy
to perform software installs.
> anyway, that's a good price, what advantages do you think a mac has ?
Again, this really depends on your personal preference. Also, please
feel free to visit your local Apple Store and test drive the Mac OS
X. It's like buying a car where you try before you buy.
>
> I know it was mentioned textmate IDE for rails ...
I wish that you don't purchase a Mac to only use Textmate. You should
have bigger goals for investing in a Mac or at least using it more
than to run Textmate. In short, you should evaluate your goals as
well as your budget constraints in making your purchasing decision.
Good luck,
-Conrad
>
> On Dec 27, 12:26 pm, "Hassan Schroeder" <[email protected]>
> wrote:
>> On Sat, Dec 27, 2008 at 9:10 AM, [email protected]
>>
>> <[email protected]> wrote:
>>> At any rate, the unsolved question fro me is if I would want to go
>>> the route of linux on an IBM PC laptop or consider getting a Mac
>>> laptop. The first option would involve me researching what I would
>>> need to do or learn in order to install linux myself, which distro I
>>> should select, which laptop I would need etc,
>>
>> Or just buy one -- I believe both Lenovo and Dell sell systems with
>> Linux installed; if not, you can probably find someone local selling
>> pre-configured systems.
>>
>> But as I said, try the Mac and see what you think. There are things
>> I dislike about mine, but overall I think it's the best solution
>> for a
>> mobile Web developer. YMMV!
>>
>> --
>> Hassan Schroeder ------------------------ [email protected]
> >
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