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   Rex Ballard stated in post   
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   12/10/10 8:47 PM:   
      
   > On Dec 7, 6:45 pm, Justin  wrote:   
   >> Alot better than APT.  Pretty much everything available for linux is   
   >> available on Snow Leopard via MacPorts.   
   >   
   >> So here I am with the benefits of Linux and the benefits of an OS that   
   >> can run mainstream commercial software!   
   >   
   > Linux can also run commercial software.  But Apple can run Apple and   
   > Microsoft software that Linux can't.   
   > Linux can run Windows virtually, or under WINE, which allows it to run   
   > Microsoft applications, but there are also Java and commercial   
   > applications that also run quite nicely.   
   >   
   > Yes, Apple's Mac gives you the best of all three world, Windows,   
   > Linux, and Mac.  And at 3-5 times the  price of a Windows Notebook it   
   > SHOULD.   
      
   Curious as to your thoughts on why price comparisons generally find Macs to   
   be similarly priced to comparable PCs.   
      
   >> It doesn't get any better!   
   >> I can run Office 2008, NeoOffice (mac version of OpenOffice), iWork,   
   >> iLife, Audacity, Avidemux, irssi, X-chat, TrueCrypt (very handy thanks   
   >> to cross platform capability), LiVES, etc!!   
   >   
   > Did you add the X11 extensions?   
   >   
   > Apple OS/X has been able to run "Linux applications" since OS/X first   
   > came out, and played a significant role in the adoption of Mac, many   
   > Linux users have advocated Macs for managers who can't seem to   
   > appreciate Linux, but like the "Status" of a Mac.   
      
   Not many Mac users use X11.  Some do and I am happy it is there.   
      
   > Apple didn't need some of the "Extras" of Linux, and didn't want to be   
   > totally dependent on the GNU organization.   
   >   
   > And while Microsoft has tried to keep the PC in 1990 with 1200x768   
   > graphics, Apple has been pushing for higher resolutions - 1900x1200 or   
   > even 3800x2400 resolution - enough for HDTV or Cinema TV AND a status/   
   > menu area.   
      
   But still not resolution independent UI.  Arg.   
      
   >> Vita buona!   
   >   
   > I solute Steve Jobs for standing up to Microsoft and going for UNIX   
   > and making it look beautiful.   
      
   Makes sense.   
      
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