Why I switched from OS X to Linux

Re:Why I switched from OS X to Linux by soperj on Wednesday January 11, 2017 @10:51PM (#13379711)

They include it because people use it. I actually disable my trackpad on my thinkpad, and only use the trackpoint. (So does Randall according to that link). Thinkpad keyboard is in my opinion better than the apple keyboard.

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Re:Why I switched from OS X to Linux by wpietri on Thursday January 12, 2017 @12:00AM (#13379924)

Agreed. I just joined a company where Macs are mandatory, and so I'm reluctantly making the transition from Linux/Thinkpad to MacOS/Macbook.

I'm experiencing substantially more carpal tunnel issues because of the Mac's trackpad-only setup. The trackpoint means I never have to take my hands off the keyboard, which I love. Two months in I'm used to Apple's keyboard, but I don't think it's as good; my error rate is still much better on Thinkpads because the more sculpted keys make it easier for my fingers to know where they are.

And I should say that here I mean the older Thinkpad keyboard, not the newer one that looks much more Apple-ish.

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Re:Why I switched from OS X to Linux by herbst on Thursday January 12, 2017 @01:14AM (#13380168)

The keyboard is by far better IMO. And trackpad is about the same in my opinion. I dont get the hate

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