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  Re: Smokers are smarter, I say. "James Wilkinson Sword" <imvalid@somewear.com> - 2017-04-25 18:12 +0100
    Re: Smokers are smarter, I say. Snit <usenet@gallopinginsanity.com> - 2017-04-25 11:28 -0700
      Re: Smokers are smarter, I say. "James Wilkinson Sword" <imvalid@somewear.com> - 2017-04-25 20:09 +0100
        Re: Smokers are smarter, I say. Snit <usenet@gallopinginsanity.com> - 2017-04-25 12:20 -0700
          Re: Smokers are smarter, I say. "James Wilkinson Sword" <imvalid@somewear.com> - 2017-04-25 21:38 +0100

#630568 — Re: Smokers are smarter, I say.

On Mon, 17 Apr 2017 20:46:57 +0100, Snit <usenet@gallopinginsanity.com> wrote:

> On 4/17/17, 12:35 PM, in article op.yyut1zjgjs98qf@red.lan, "James Wilkinson
> Sword" <imvalid@somewear.com> wrote:
>
>> On Sat, 15 Apr 2017 01:20:30 +0100, Snit <usenet@gallopinginsanity.com> wrote:
>>
>>> On 4/14/17, 1:30 PM, in article op.yypck4s1js98qf@red.lan, "James Wilkinson
>>> Sword" <imvalid@somewear.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>>>>> But there is also a large cult-like following of it which is just
>>>>>>> bizarre.
>>>>>>> They push that you are not a "pure" user then you are not a "real"
>>>>>>> user...
>>>>>>> I
>>>>>>> use macOS, Windows, and Linux and think they all have pros and cons and
>>>>>>> people should use what they like and what fits their needs and resources.
>>>>>>> You know, like with any other tool. To them this makes me a Linux "hater"
>>>>>>> and someone who is not a "real" Linux user. And the fact I turn in bug
>>>>>>> reports and speak of them means I note the weaknesses of desktop Linux
>>>>>>> and
>>>>>>> that just is unacceptable to them. The fact I do the same for software on
>>>>>>> other platforms is not relevant in their minds.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Sometimes annoying but overall just interesting to watch.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Isn't MacOS just linux with another GUI on top?
>>>>>
>>>>> fuck no. it's way more advanced than that. *way* more.
>>>>
>>>> It's more fluffy, nice little icons for kids to use.  But you can't say
>>>> anything is more advanced than linux.
>>>
>>> For me -- and most people -- what matters is how well you can get tasks
>>> done. On Linux there are few tasks which the GENERAL user would do which are
>>> handled better.
>>>
>>> For user who spend most of their time on the command line Linux is second to
>>> none. And, of course, you cannot beat the price.
>>
>> Yes you can.  MacOS installs for free on a hackintosh (PC built of hardware
>> the MacOS can handle).  And Windows up to version 7 has pirate free versions.
>> 8 aswell I think, although I've never tried it.
>
> OK, you can fiddle and tinker and hope that you can get an illegal solution
> to work... and wonder what update will kill it. Or you can just install
> Linux.
>
> I think in those cases Linux tends to be the better choice. But if you
> disagree so be it.

There's no fiddling and tinkering involved.  Basically you just make sure you use the same motherboard etc that Apple have used in one of their machines.

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#630582

On 4/25/17, 10:12 AM, in article op.yy9gqcn4js98qf@red.lan, "James Wilkinson
Sword" <imvalid@somewear.com> wrote:

>>>> For me -- and most people -- what matters is how well you can get tasks
>>>> done. On Linux there are few tasks which the GENERAL user would do which
>>>> are
>>>> handled better.
>>>> 
>>>> For user who spend most of their time on the command line Linux is second
>>>> to
>>>> none. And, of course, you cannot beat the price.
>>> 
>>> Yes you can.  MacOS installs for free on a hackintosh (PC built of hardware
>>> the MacOS can handle).  And Windows up to version 7 has pirate free
>>> versions.
>>> 8 aswell I think, although I've never tried it.
>> 
>> OK, you can fiddle and tinker and hope that you can get an illegal solution
>> to work... and wonder what update will kill it. Or you can just install
>> Linux.
>> 
>> I think in those cases Linux tends to be the better choice. But if you
>> disagree so be it.
> 
> There's no fiddling and tinkering involved.  Basically you just make sure you
> use the same motherboard etc that Apple have used in one of their machines.

If only it were that easy.

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use reason to show the message to be wrong so they try to feel somehow
superior by attacking the messenger.

They cling to their attacks and ignore the message time and time again.

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#630590

On Tue, 25 Apr 2017 19:28:34 +0100, Snit <usenet@gallopinginsanity.com> wrote:

> On 4/25/17, 10:12 AM, in article op.yy9gqcn4js98qf@red.lan, "James Wilkinson
> Sword" <imvalid@somewear.com> wrote:
>
>>>>> For me -- and most people -- what matters is how well you can get tasks
>>>>> done. On Linux there are few tasks which the GENERAL user would do which
>>>>> are
>>>>> handled better.
>>>>>
>>>>> For user who spend most of their time on the command line Linux is second
>>>>> to
>>>>> none. And, of course, you cannot beat the price.
>>>>
>>>> Yes you can.  MacOS installs for free on a hackintosh (PC built of hardware
>>>> the MacOS can handle).  And Windows up to version 7 has pirate free
>>>> versions.
>>>> 8 aswell I think, although I've never tried it.
>>>
>>> OK, you can fiddle and tinker and hope that you can get an illegal solution
>>> to work... and wonder what update will kill it. Or you can just install
>>> Linux.
>>>
>>> I think in those cases Linux tends to be the better choice. But if you
>>> disagree so be it.
>>
>> There's no fiddling and tinkering involved.  Basically you just make sure you
>> use the same motherboard etc that Apple have used in one of their machines.
>
> If only it were that easy.

It is, I've done it several times.

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#630594

On 4/25/17, 12:09 PM, in article op.yy9l5wcsjs98qf@red.lan, "James Wilkinson
Sword" <imvalid@somewear.com> wrote:

> On Tue, 25 Apr 2017 19:28:34 +0100, Snit <usenet@gallopinginsanity.com> wrote:
> 
>> On 4/25/17, 10:12 AM, in article op.yy9gqcn4js98qf@red.lan, "James Wilkinson
>> Sword" <imvalid@somewear.com> wrote:
>> 
>>>>>> For me -- and most people -- what matters is how well you can get tasks
>>>>>> done. On Linux there are few tasks which the GENERAL user would do which
>>>>>> are
>>>>>> handled better.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> For user who spend most of their time on the command line Linux is second
>>>>>> to
>>>>>> none. And, of course, you cannot beat the price.
>>>>> 
>>>>> Yes you can.  MacOS installs for free on a hackintosh (PC built of
>>>>> hardware
>>>>> the MacOS can handle).  And Windows up to version 7 has pirate free
>>>>> versions.
>>>>> 8 aswell I think, although I've never tried it.
>>>> 
>>>> OK, you can fiddle and tinker and hope that you can get an illegal solution
>>>> to work... and wonder what update will kill it. Or you can just install
>>>> Linux.
>>>> 
>>>> I think in those cases Linux tends to be the better choice. But if you
>>>> disagree so be it.
>>> 
>>> There's no fiddling and tinkering involved.  Basically you just make sure
>>> you
>>> use the same motherboard etc that Apple have used in one of their machines.
>> 
>> If only it were that easy.
> 
> It is, I've done it several times.

Unlikley.

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Personal attacks from those who troll show their own insecurity. They cannot
use reason to show the message to be wrong so they try to feel somehow
superior by attacking the messenger.

They cling to their attacks and ignore the message time and time again.

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#630607

On Tue, 25 Apr 2017 20:20:55 +0100, Snit <usenet@gallopinginsanity.com> wrote:

> On 4/25/17, 12:09 PM, in article op.yy9l5wcsjs98qf@red.lan, "James Wilkinson
> Sword" <imvalid@somewear.com> wrote:
>
>> On Tue, 25 Apr 2017 19:28:34 +0100, Snit <usenet@gallopinginsanity.com> wrote:
>>
>>> On 4/25/17, 10:12 AM, in article op.yy9gqcn4js98qf@red.lan, "James Wilkinson
>>> Sword" <imvalid@somewear.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>>>>> For me -- and most people -- what matters is how well you can get tasks
>>>>>>> done. On Linux there are few tasks which the GENERAL user would do which
>>>>>>> are
>>>>>>> handled better.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> For user who spend most of their time on the command line Linux is second
>>>>>>> to
>>>>>>> none. And, of course, you cannot beat the price.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Yes you can.  MacOS installs for free on a hackintosh (PC built of
>>>>>> hardware
>>>>>> the MacOS can handle).  And Windows up to version 7 has pirate free
>>>>>> versions.
>>>>>> 8 aswell I think, although I've never tried it.
>>>>>
>>>>> OK, you can fiddle and tinker and hope that you can get an illegal solution
>>>>> to work... and wonder what update will kill it. Or you can just install
>>>>> Linux.
>>>>>
>>>>> I think in those cases Linux tends to be the better choice. But if you
>>>>> disagree so be it.
>>>>
>>>> There's no fiddling and tinkering involved.  Basically you just make sure
>>>> you
>>>> use the same motherboard etc that Apple have used in one of their machines.
>>>
>>> If only it were that easy.
>>
>> It is, I've done it several times.
>
> Unlikley.

Don't believe me if you wish.  Bathe in your ignorance.

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