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Linux doesn't run the software I need it to run, so it's not fit for my purposes and Windows is someone's idea of a sick joke. I also value aesthetics and UX in a computer, Linux and Windows are actually offensive to me in those two areas.

I don't feel there's an alternative for users like me and Apple know it.

Edit: This news story has annoyed me, I think Apple have crossed the line, but I need to buy a new personal computer in March and a MacBook seems to be my only option.

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> Linux doesn't run the software I need it to run

Fair enough. Lots of software either doesn't exist for Linux or doesn't run well. Also, I don't want to have to deal with all the smaller bugs that exist on Linux. At least the bugs with macOS are widespread and well-documented.

> I also value aesthetics and UX in a computer

Yes, Windows is bad in this aspect. Have you seen r/unixporn (safe for work) though? Many of the posts look pretty good.

Linux can be made to look okay I guess, I'd take it over Windows any day of the week and is always me preference on a server.

I use Linux and Windows. If Windows is an idea of a "sick joke," consider how much processing power and capability you're leaving on the table. Just losing the first-party GPU driver alone costs you. It costs you more for RAM, for more SSD storage, for higher memory bandwidth. If that's worth it for you, great. I'll enjoy 128 gb of ram, photoshop loading instantly, and fast compile times thanks.

Don't get so defensive about it, I'm not trying to stop you choosing whatever gear you like. We're allowed to want different things.

> Edit: This news story has annoyed me, I think Apple have crossed the line, but I need to buy a new personal computer in March and a MacBook seems to be my only option.

If people keep buying Apple products, what is Apple's incentive to change?

shrugs, I mean fair play to anyone taking a principled stand on the matter, I'm just not that person.

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