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Old 03-25-2024, 02:26 PM
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Originally Posted by rsmurano View Post
Linux is the best OS for servers and for techies, have used it for 20 years and have a lot of white papers on configuring Linux for large enterprises. Mac OSX is the best for home use: beginner or advanced user. You can run Linux and windows (why would anybody want to run windows is beyond me), and then you have the worst OS windows.
If somebody has a problem adding functionality to their home or loading specialized programs, and by chance they are using windows with the “plug and pray” architecture, then I would advise them to get a Mac. If you want to keep out of the clueless geek squad office or any windows support people that charge you for help, then get a Mac.
Have you ever been in an Apple Store? You will see dozens of grade school kids playing around with the Mac’s.
There is no need for any retiree to use ms office and most company employees don’t need it either, Apple products come free with any Mac or iPad to run a word processor, numbers, and a page layout software. More than enough power for 99% of computer users and it’s easy to use.
If you want to run linux, get a Mac and get oracle’s virtualbox software for free, then run linux under the Mac. Same if you have to have windows to run a specialized program.
Linux won't repair a hardware issue with a computer. Linux won't repair any problem that someone is having with Windows software or operating system. It is a possible REPLACEMENT, but not a repair. MACs won't REPAIR a Windows machine, it is only a potential replacement.

Confusing people by recommending a whole other operating system, is counter-productive, and rude.