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Re:Why are developers switching from Mac OS X to Linux? by 91bananas on Wednesday January 04, 2017 @10:59AM (#13319306)
Is Linux possible on a Surface? It to me looks like the only possible replacement for an MBP right now, but I too could not handle Windows for a second.
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Re:Why are developers switching from Mac OS X to Linux? by Philipp__ on Wednesday January 04, 2017 @11:14AM (#13319437)
I don't have nerves nor time to write drivers... no way in hell I'll buy Surface device and fiddle with Linux on it. I think you can get much better laptops for same price, plus I have opportunity to install FreeBSD on them, where on Durface it isn't possible, or you have to sacrifice certain functions/components.
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Re:Why are developers switching from Mac OS X to Linux? by PaulyGlott on Wednesday January 04, 2017 @11:14AM (#13319439)
Linux works poorly on my SurfaceBook pro. When I connect a monitor to the DisplayPort, Ubuntu freezes at the login prompt. If I just use the laptop screen, it's usable, but I get OS errors.
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