Last asked a year ago (https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=27005357), I'm curious to hear how things might have changed and how Linux users have felt moving over. I have the opportunity to swap to a top of the line M1 Max Macbook Pro for work, but as a 10 year Linux only user have some reservations.
Things I'm excited about:
- M1s seem much faster, I do a lot of code compilation so this would be a boon
- "Just works"
- Better hardware, much better battery life - can actually use a laptop as a laptop!
Things I'm concerned about:
- Package management not being first class
- Having to learn a new OS/new shortcuts/etc
- Being disconnected from how things run in production. For example, its really useful to run things like Heaptrack locally to track down memory issues.
- Docker not running well (maybe this is better than it was in 2021 though?)
- Things being similar but different enough that it'll be frustrating
Have any long time Linux users switched over? How are you finding it/enjoying it now?
Things I'm excited about:
- M1s seem much faster, I do a lot of code compilation so this would be a boon
- "Just works"
- Better hardware, much better battery life - can actually use a laptop as a laptop!
Things I'm concerned about:
- Package management not being first class
- Having to learn a new OS/new shortcuts/etc
- Being disconnected from how things run in production. For example, its really useful to run things like Heaptrack locally to track down memory issues.
- Docker not running well (maybe this is better than it was in 2021 though?)
- Things being similar but different enough that it'll be frustrating
Have any long time Linux users switched over? How are you finding it/enjoying it now?