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From macOS to Linux after 15 years

Summary

Marko Saric describes the switch from macOS to Linux as a decision about hardware, privacy, software and daily workflows. Saric switched to a Linux laptop. Operating system migrations fail more often because of habits than because of the installation.

Ideas

  • Linux allows a choice between several desktop environments.
  • Standard formats make moving personal data easier.
  • Web applications replace some programs that are only available for macOS.
  • Hardware compatibility should be checked before buying.

Insights

  • Platform freedom grows with portable data and open protocols.
  • Less perfect individual applications can be outweighed by greater control over the system.

Recommendations

  • Take inventory of indispensable applications before switching.
  • Test the complete workflow in parallel for several weeks.

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