I said "good riddance" to Apple and got a new Linux-first laptop, then proceeded to note down my first impressions.
Having used Ubuntu and Linux for 20 years, and having had a stint period with Apple, I decided to stick with Linux for good.
https://fredrocha.net/2024/11/27/2024-the-year-of-the-linux-laptop/
I want to be this guy but I’ve grown so accustomed to the level of polish and care for design that Apple has put into both their hardware and software. I just don’t see how the linux option will ever get close, like ever.
For the record I’ve migrated my windows gaming pc to Linux.
You'd be surprised, man. Of course you'd have to give up on some things, but it's trivial stuff compared to what you gain in return. I personally was always very turned off by the way Apple likes to lock down all their stuff to their own ecosystem. I like to own my data and have the freedom to tweak my environments and what runs on my hardware. I also realize this is a plus for many people, just giving their soul away to Apple.