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> But this week, I was reminded why I still use Mac OS 10.13.

[Goes on to illustrate all the problems he's had... On MacOS.]

> For as long as software continues to be distributed as binaries for Mac,

Apparently it isn't, is it, since you've been compiling so much?

> in a dmg or pkg, I'll continue using my Mac.

So when are you quitting?

> I do still have to recompile sometimes, but it's something I dread, because of the huge amount of time it takes.

On MacOS. So you're dreading Linux. Impressive logic.

> Requiring this for every software package on Linux

[Citation needed]

> is what's pushing me away from the platform.

The wrong one. All the shit you've been whining about should logically be pushing you away from MacOS.



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