• dwraf_of_ignorance@programming.dev
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    2 months ago

    It’s not improving it cause apple can use it. It’s improving cause people can use it even after apple is not supporting it or don’t like apple’s OS.

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      2 months ago

      To me it’s similar to buying illegal animal products and showcasing it for public awareness

      “It’s not to support the poachers but to raise awareness”

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        2 months ago

        It’s more like reducing global ewaste and keeping ecology better, when apple drop support, people better use still capable hardware than buy a new one from apple

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          Yea. I like my MacBook and I like macOS (yes, I know, shame on me). But in a few years, when Apple eventually stops supporting it, I can just put Linux on it and keep using it (or give it to a relative who just needs a working computer). It’s good hardware and in true Apple fashion, it will probably outlast its software. I also have an old Core 2 Duo unibody macbook laying around and while it is possible to put the latest macOS on (thanks hackintosh community), Linux is a much better experience and the MacBook is sturdier and has a better trackpad and keyboard than most new laptops, even many that are much more expensive.

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            I only use old PC hardware (mostly apple) that friends and family give me for free 😂 Linux is great