I’m a junior backend software engineer. I use a Vim plugin on my fancy code editor. I like the command line but I’m not all in on it or anything.
If I was a Windows user I’d switch. But being a Mac user I have a lot of what I need for software development.
What am I missing out on? Genuine question.
„It is difficult to free fools from the chains they revere.“ — Voltaire
I would use the word people instead of fools, because even the smartest people can be misled.
Also, for some people freedom is very important even if it cost them dearly. Other people just want convenience and luxury, and don’t mind living in a golden cage.
You really have to make your own decisions in life. What makes you tick?
Yep. Apple hardware is generally fine. The basic software is more or less solid too. The problem arises from not actually owning the hardware or the software on your system. And being locked down into a tightly controlled ecosystem. For someone that just wants a computing appliance it’s not too horrible. Maybe even preferable. But for someone that wants full control and the ability to upgrade change or alter it. It’s very stifling and confining. And only getting worse as Apple and Microsoft continue to try to lock down their captive consumer bases. Rather than focus on improving to draw new customers.