Re: mac os et emacs

[Stefan Monnier <monnier@iro.umontreal.ca>]

>> I found a dell with unbuntu on it, it seem nice.
>> And on linux i am sure i can install emacs any version easily.

> Ubuntu ist not any Linux.  It has a package driven way to install
> software.  So it's not that recommended to install some software ad
> hoc.  And you become a bit dependent ... which is also quite true for
> Mac OS X and Fink or MacPorts, that both deliver more and more up-to-
> date software packages for Mac OS X.

Huh?  That's true of *any* OS nowadays, but you can still
compile&install your own packages in /usr/local as much as you like.
I have no idea where you get your idea that it's "not that recommended".
BTW, please write GNU/Linux when talking about whole distributions.

> The MacBook without Pro is cheap, too.  Compare also internal values,
> display, durability, cost and availability of service and spare parts,
> expected life period, resell value after used up ...

Count the number of buttons on the pointing device as well.
Especially if you like to use Emacs which makes good use of all
3 buttons.


        Stefan "Thinkpad addict"


PS: I'm personally not sure that Apple is any less evil than Microsoft.