Asked what his favourite distro is <https://thenewstack.io/unix-co-creator-brian-kernighan-on-rust-distros-and-nixos/>:
But then he said honestly that while he uses a Mac, it’s only to
open a bunch of terminal windows “to whatever Linux system the
computer science department is running at any given moment. And I
don’t even know what it is. So, uh — sorry! I can’t be more
helpful than that.”
Asked what his favourite distro is <https://thenewstack.io/unix-co-creator-brian-kernighan-on-rust-distros-and-nixos/>:
But then he said honestly that while he uses a Mac, it’s only to
open a bunch of terminal windows “to whatever Linux system the
computer science department is running at any given moment. And I
don’t even know what it is. So, uh — sorry! I can’t be more
helpful than that.”
OTOH perhaps - being one of the creators of Unix - he wants to use an
actual Unix machine.
And I have come, within the last month or two, to say, even though
I've invested, you know, a zillion years in Apple — I'm throwing it
away. And I'm going to Linux. To Raspbian in particular.
Asked what his favourite distro is <https://thenewstack.io/unix-co-creator-brian-kernighan-on-rust-distros-and-nixos/>:
But then he said honestly that while he uses a Mac, it’s only to
open a bunch of terminal windows “to whatever Linux system the
computer science department is running at any given moment. And I
don’t even know what it is. So, uh — sorry! I can’t be more
helpful than that.”
On Sat, 18 Apr 2026 22:42:19 -0400, Nick Charles wrote:
OTOH perhaps - being one of the creators of Unix - he wants to use an
actual Unix machine.
The main creator of “actual Unix”, on the other hand <https://forums.freebsd.org/threads/unix-pioneer-ken-thompson-announces-hes-switching-from-mac-to-linux.88451/>:
I have, for most of my life — because I was sort of born into it —
run Apple.
Now recently, meaning within the last five years, I've become more
and more depressed, and what Apple is doing to something that
should allow you to work is just atrocious. But they are taking a
lot of space and time to do it, so it's okay.
And I have come, within the last month or two, to say, even though
I've invested, you know, a zillion years in Apple — I'm throwing
it away. And I'm going to Linux. To Raspbian in particular.
On 2026-04-18 8:10 p.m., Lawrence D’Oliveiro wrote:
Asked what his favourite distro is
<https://thenewstack.io/unix-co-creator-brian-kernighan-on-rust-
distros-and-nixos/>:
But then he said honestly that while he uses a Mac, it’s only to >> open a bunch of terminal windows “to whatever Linux system the
computer science department is running at any given moment. And I >> don’t even know what it is. So, uh — sorry! I can’t be more >> helpful than that.”
It's long been known that a good chunk of Linux developers use Macs as
their daily drivers. I don't blame them since the battery life is
stellar, and the computer's drain when it's put to sleep.
On 2026-04-19 6:46 a.m., CrudeSausage wrote:
On 2026-04-18 8:10 p.m., Lawrence D’Oliveiro wrote:
Asked what his favourite distro is
<https://thenewstack.io/unix-co-creator-brian-kernighan-on-rust-
distros-and-nixos/>:
But then he said honestly that while he uses a Mac, it’s only to >>> open a bunch of terminal windows “to whatever Linux system the >>> computer science department is running at any given moment. And I >>> don’t even know what it is. So, uh — sorry! I can’t be more >>> helpful than that.”
It's long been known that a good chunk of Linux developers use Macs as
their daily drivers. I don't blame them since the battery life is
stellar, and the computer's drain when it's put to sleep.
The computer _doesn't_ drain when it's put to sleep. Serious error
there. Microsoft's Modern Standby is one of the worst technical blunders I've ever come across.
Do not EVER put a Intel Windows laptop into Modern Sleep then toss it
into a briefcase. Shut it down. You will have an overheat or drain the >battery to 0.
On 2026-04-18 8:10 p.m., Lawrence D’Oliveiro wrote:
Asked what his favourite distro is
<https://thenewstack.io/unix-co-creator-brian-kernighan-on-rust- distros-and-nixos/>:
But then he said honestly that while he uses a Mac, it’s only to
open a bunch of terminal windows “to whatever Linux system the
computer science department is running at any given moment. And I
don’t even know what it is. So, uh — sorry! I can’t be more
helpful than that.”
It's long been known that a good chunk of Linux developers use Macs as
their daily drivers. I don't blame them since the battery life is
stellar, and the computer's drain when it's put to sleep.
On 2026-04-18 11:00 p.m., Lawrence D’Oliveiro wrote:
On Sat, 18 Apr 2026 22:42:19 -0400, Nick Charles wrote:
OTOH perhaps - being one of the creators of Unix - he wants to use an
actual Unix machine.
The main creator of “actual Unix”, on the other hand
<https://forums.freebsd.org/threads/unix-pioneer-ken-thompson- announces-hes-switching-from-mac-to-linux.88451/>:
I have, for most of my life — because I was sort of born into it — >> run Apple.
Now recently, meaning within the last five years, I've become more
and more depressed, and what Apple is doing to something that
should allow you to work is just atrocious. But they are taking a
lot of space and time to do it, so it's okay.
And I have come, within the last month or two, to say, even though
I've invested, you know, a zillion years in Apple — I'm throwing
it away. And I'm going to Linux. To Raspbian in particular.
You mean the guy who created "actual UNIX" and only used Apple devices
out of habit is planning to move to a platform resembling what he
supposedly created?
Unfathomable!
On 4/19/26 7:17 AM, CrudeSausage wrote:
On 2026-04-19 6:46 a.m., CrudeSausage wrote:Do not EVER put a Intel Windows laptop into Modern Sleep then toss it
On 2026-04-18 8:10 p.m., Lawrence D’Oliveiro wrote:
Asked what his favourite distro is
<https://thenewstack.io/unix-co-creator-brian-kernighan-on-rust-
distros-and-nixos/>:
But then he said honestly that while he uses a Mac, it’s only to
open a bunch of terminal windows “to whatever Linux system the >>>> computer science department is running at any given moment. And I >>>> don’t even know what it is. So, uh — sorry! I can’t be more >>>> helpful than that.”
It's long been known that a good chunk of Linux developers use Macs
as their daily drivers. I don't blame them since the battery life is
stellar, and the computer's drain when it's put to sleep.
The computer _doesn't_ drain when it's put to sleep. Serious error
there. Microsoft's Modern Standby is one of the worst technical
blunders I've ever come across.
into a briefcase. Shut it down. You will have an overheat or drain the battery to 0.
Tom Elam wrote:
Do not EVER put a Intel Windows laptop into Modern Sleep then toss it
into a briefcase. Shut it down. You will have an overheat or drain the
battery to 0.
What the heck is "Modern Sleep"?
When traveling, I just close the lid
and stick it my my bag, which does not allow for ventilation. I
haven't had a problem.
On Sun, 19 Apr 2026 06:46:47 -0400, CrudeSausage wrote:
On 2026-04-18 8:10 p.m., Lawrence D’Oliveiro wrote:distros-and-nixos/>:
Asked what his favourite distro is
<https://thenewstack.io/unix-co-creator-brian-kernighan-on-rust-
But then he said honestly that while he uses a Mac, it’s only to >>> open a bunch of terminal windows “to whatever Linux system the
computer science department is running at any given moment. And I
don’t even know what it is. So, uh — sorry! I can’t be more
helpful than that.”
It's long been known that a good chunk of Linux developers use Macs as
their daily drivers. I don't blame them since the battery life is
stellar, and the computer's drain when it's put to sleep.
I would question how many developers work on a laptop that is not on AC
power and plugged into a display.
I'm not saying they do not use laptops
or that a Mac has good battery life.
On Sun, 19 Apr 2026 07:01:31 -0400, CrudeSausage wrote:
On 2026-04-18 11:00 p.m., Lawrence D’Oliveiro wrote:announces-hes-switching-from-mac-to-linux.88451/>:
On Sat, 18 Apr 2026 22:42:19 -0400, Nick Charles wrote:
OTOH perhaps - being one of the creators of Unix - he wants to use an
actual Unix machine.
The main creator of “actual Unix”, on the other hand
<https://forums.freebsd.org/threads/unix-pioneer-ken-thompson-
I have, for most of my life — because I was sort of born into it —
run Apple.
Now recently, meaning within the last five years, I've become more >>> and more depressed, and what Apple is doing to something that
should allow you to work is just atrocious. But they are taking a
lot of space and time to do it, so it's okay.
And I have come, within the last month or two, to say, even though >>> I've invested, you know, a zillion years in Apple — I'm throwing >>> it away. And I'm going to Linux. To Raspbian in particular.
You mean the guy who created "actual UNIX" and only used Apple devices
out of habit is planning to move to a platform resembling what he
supposedly created?
Unfathomable!
Even better, since Raspbian was a Debian derivative optimized for the Raspberry Pi he replaced a rather expensive Mac with a SBC that went for under $100 at the time.
Many. I reckon that a lot of people feel a lot more productive outside
of their homes and far from an outlet.
On Sun, 19 Apr 2026 06:46:47 -0400, CrudeSausage wrote:
On 2026-04-18 8:10 p.m., Lawrence D’Oliveiro wrote:distros-and-nixos/>:
Asked what his favourite distro is
<https://thenewstack.io/unix-co-creator-brian-kernighan-on-rust-
But then he said honestly that while he uses a Mac, it’s only to
open a bunch of terminal windows “to whatever Linux system the
computer science department is running at any given moment. And I
don’t even know what it is. So, uh — sorry! I can’t be more
helpful than that.”
It's long been known that a good chunk of Linux developers use Macs as
their daily drivers. I don't blame them since the battery life is
stellar, and the computer's drain when it's put to sleep.
I would question how many developers work on a laptop that is not on AC power and plugged into a display. I'm not saying they do not use laptops
or that a Mac has good battery life.
On Sun, 19 Apr 2026 20:53:57 -0400, CrudeSausage wrote:
Many. I reckon that a lot of people feel a lot more productive outside
of their homes and far from an outlet.
Yeah, I see a lot of people developing SPAs on mountain tops.
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