[arch-general] Archlinux is for everyone

[dmbuce at gmail.com]

On 07/09/2011 12:15 PM, Yaro Kasear wrote:
> On Saturday, July 09, 2011 01:11:22 PM Kyle wrote:
>> Apple devices stopped looking appealing to me when people around me
>> started getting them and I found out how much control Apple has over
>> what people do with their devices, especially i-devices, iPod, iPad,
>> iPhone, etc. And now that they have brought their twisted concept of an
>> app store to MacOS, they will start controlling desktops and notebooks
>> in the same way most likely. Heck, even Microsoft doesn't try to take so
>> much control of a computer as Apple does.
>>
>
> (snip)
>
> For me it was that, and the fact Apple has a ridiculous markup on products
> that bring less features and capability. I never bought into the iPhone hype,
> finding I could do more with my ancient Treo and now, my Droid.
>
> The macs are a disgrace. Why should mid-range PCs be priced like top-of-the-
> line gaming rigs?

because ooh, shiny!

>
>> ~Kyle