Re: [tlug] linux@example.com How many widely can we do that?

[Ian Barwick <barwick@example.com>]

2009/10/25 Curt Sampson <cjs@example.com>:
> On 2009-10-25 17:43 +0900 (Sun), Ian Barwick wrote:
>
>> ...which for development work it is becoming a tad slow so I am
>> looking at mandating myself an amorphous blob of penguin-friendly
>> generic PC hardware for general purpose stuff and relegating the
>> MacBook to a corporate status symbol.
>
> Indeed, you ought. Thinkpads have better ergonomics, anyway, and for
> development, the i7 is a wonderful and yet fairly inexpensive thing.

The MacBook does indeed have lousy ergonomics, which is why it sits on a
pile of outdated books attached to a HHKB Lite ;).

I'm more looking at a desktop (I have more laptops than laps as it is)
built from whatever parts are at the current "sweet" price point. I put
together a box at home for less than 5man and I'm somewhat blown away
by its sheer speed (OK, it's been a couple of years since I last dealt
seriously with hardware).

Ian Barwick