RE: Status of MacOSX

[Darold Higa]

That has been my setup from the start.  I run on a linux box and then use
appletalk to bring everything into the Mac environment where I convert files
into movies, do my typing, layout diagrams, etc.

I wanted an OSX port since I wanted my work environment to be a Apple
notebook so that I could be mobile while developing as well as for
presentations.  Dual booting a linuxppc/macos9 laptop worked, but was
cumbersome for certain things.

End of the month?  I can certainly wait for that!  :)

Darold

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Sent: Tuesday, January 21, 2003 8:10 PM
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Subject: Re: Status of MacOSX


> Why not do both? Macs will run a version of Linux natively (eg
> LinuxPPC which is a Redhat distribution). This has the advantage of
> having a working Swarm environment, better graphics speed (I
> understand). You can OSX for other stuff as needs be (eg Acrobat
> reader is not available for LinuxPPC). OSX & Linux
> should work together better than does Windows & Linux dual boot
> systems.

I think the fact that it used to work is LinuxPPC's only advantage, now
Apple have fixed the X11 speed.
OTOH you have the usual slew of standard office and econetric stuff
available for MacOS X.
Dual booting means stopping everything else while you do a Swarm build or
run.
It really makes more sense to run Swarm on a cheap Linux PC and drive it
via VNC on the Mac.  I can see no advantages for the dual boot Mac over
that set up.

Bill Northcott

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