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Re:Users complain that Apple is 'nickel and diming' them by JoshMnem on Saturday November 10, 2018 @12:22PM (#18422273)
> Linux just isn't there on the desktop

Linux is great on the Desktop, especially for programming. Be sure to get a computer that can run it, like a Thinkpad. My laptop has significantly better specs than a Mac that is at least $1000 more expensive, and has a much better support plan. They will drive to my home the next business day to fix anything that breaks.

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Re:Users complain that Apple is 'nickel and diming' them by eudora on Saturday November 10, 2018 @04:37PM (#18423650)
Which laptop do you have? I didn't get a ThinkPad because the specs weren't there.
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Re:Users complain that Apple is 'nickel and diming' them by JoshMnem on Monday November 12, 2018 @12:30AM (#18430779)
T460, 24 GB RAM, i7, two batteries (over 10 hours of battery life). It was about USD $1900 including tax, shipping, and the support plan. I deleted Windows 10 and installed Ubuntu 16.04. Works great.
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