Switching to Linux
I want to feel good about the tool I use everyday and I want it to reflect what I stand for so I just ordered a Tuxedo InfinityBook Pro (https://www.tuxedocomputers.com/en/Linux-Hardware/Linux-Notebooks/10-14-inch/TUXEDO-InfinityBook-Pro-13-v3-133-matte-Full-HD-or-QHD-IPS-aluminium-case-up-to-Intel-Core-i7-Quad-Core-up-to-32GB-RAM-up-to-two-HDD/SSD-up-to-12h-battery-Typ-C-Thunderbolt-etc.tuxedo) from @tuxedocomputers & they kindly agreed to preinstall Pop!_OS 18.04 for me (thank you, Vinzenz, you rock!)
I maxed it out with an i7 4-core CPU, 32GB RAM, 1TB Samsung Pro SSD & a QHD+ screen that I plan to run at 200% HiDPI.
This will be my main dev machine going forward. Can’t wait! :) https://mastodon.ar.al/media/1uMEIMJwnL3akninfBE
I'm doing the same thing at some point. Was planning to go with Purism's hardware, but I saw your list of European shops. The game it getting better.
I'm nervous about writing tools though. I don't care about code, design, and emacs. I need me polished writing apps, and I don't mean a word processor replacement. In this department, Linux looks rough. I might have to rough it.
Manuskript would be one certain acquisition, and LibreOffice, of course, but where's the iA Writer of Linux?
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@starbreaker
> How about Focuswriter or Ghostwriter?
Noted for checking out. Thanks.
> Thing is, you really don't need anything fancy if all you want is to compose text.
I've heard that a million times by linux bros. But the thing is, writing is a personal endeavour, just like coding, I'm sure. I can use a yellow Ticonderoga No. 2 on envelopes if I wanted to, but I'd rather use something more fitting and effective. Japanese carpenters don't use Stanley.
@aral