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A Linux Magazine article comparing Ubuntu Gutsy Gibbon to Mac OS X Leopard: http://www.linux-mag.com/id/4641 (Login required, or alter your user agent, as someone suggested, to bypass.) What's a bit different about this review from the typical comparative review is that it wasn't written by a journalist that spent a few weeks playing around with each - or worse - someone who uses one daily, but tried the alternative for a limited time. In this case the author claims that he "uses both every day," and that seems to be reflected in the review. The review looks at hardware support, installation, ease of use, and bundled applications. He concludes with: So does Leopard eat up Ubuntu? Or does Ubuntu trounce Leopard? It depends on your needs. If you're a student with no money, go for a decent cheap PC and put Ubuntu on it. If you value freedom above all else, then it's obvious-- Linux is the only way to go. If you're heading into a future in multimedia, you're gonna want a Mac. If your life revolves around your iPod and your iPhone, you need a Mac. Ideally, though, you'll have both, since each offers features the other lacks. I use both every day. If you have the money, I would recommend buying a Mac with at least 2 GB of RAM and then immediately installing a virtualization solution that will let you run Ubuntu (and Windows, for when you just have to run Windows), as well as any other Linux you desire. -Tom -- Tom Metro Venture Logic, Newton, MA, USA "Enterprise solutions through open source." Professional Profile: http://tmetro.venturelogic.com/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean. _______________________________________________ Discuss mailing list [hidden email] http://lists.blu.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss
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