Re: X86 or PowerPc

From: Jari Oksanen (jarioksa_at_cc.oulu.fi)
Date: 10/06/04 

Date: Wed, 06 Oct 2004 12:49:40 +0300

VP wrote:
> I'm going to buy a new computer.What is the best for Linux
> a AthlonXP 3000+ or a PowerPC (PowerMac G4 or pegasos).
>
I bought an iBook G4 for a Linux machine. That was a mistake. Linux
installs there, it runs, even X works, but still it is crippled for the
use I need it or as a lecture folder: no dual display to projector, no
WiFi. However, I have learnt to live with MacOS X. It does have a bash
shell, you can get real GNU Emacs (not the no-X version that comes with
Mac), LaTeX environment is even better than in Linux, most free software
I use works similarly, pdf slides that I make in Linux look great in
Mac. Normally I don't boot to Linux, but I'll give Yellow Dog still one
chance before removing all traces of Linux and liberating some hard disk
for MacOS X. In general, the Mac environment can be made so similar to
Linux that I can usually continue my Linux work in Mac while travelling,
and even feel cosy (bash! emacs!). However, it is better to stick to x86
if you want to have a Linux box.

cheers, jari oksanen 

-- 
Jari Oksanen -- Oulu, Finland

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