Not Linux, macOS is actually a better alternative to Windows

Everyone says Linux is the natural replacement for Windows, but between the software hassles and constant tweaking, Linux has always felt uncomfortable to many people. However, there is an operating system that allows you to use your computer without any of that hassle. It wasn't the change that was intended, but it worked out in the end. That operating system is macOS.

 

4. Much better app support on macOS

Before you start comparing features, you should ask yourself whether the applications you currently use will run on the new operating system. This is where Linux falls short, as many daily workflows are disrupted by limited application support.

For example, Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite are not available, and while there are alternatives like LibreOffice or DaVinci Resolve , they are not true replacements. For people who have been using the same applications for years, learning how to use new software just to get the job done is a daunting task.

 

 

The reality is that most industry-standard applications are available on either macOS or Windows, and since you're trying to move away from Windows, Mac is your only real option. With macOS, you don't have to worry about whether the tools you use will run, because the answer is almost always yes.

3. Linux still takes a lot of time to get used to

There are plenty of distributions that Windows users can experiment with to get started, but you'll have to open a terminal every time to get anything working. For a developer who's comfortable typing commands, this isn't a problem. But I can't imagine how annoying it would be to ask a regular user to do the same thing.

Like it or not, the terminal is an integral part of almost every Linux distribution, and that alone makes the operating system more difficult than most people are willing to deal with. With so many distributions, package managers, and desktop environments, finding the right solution to a problem can often be difficult. A quick Google search can point you to guides that are completely unrelated to your setup, leaving you stuck and wasting your time.

 

 

Apple is the complete opposite. Because it controls both the hardware and the software, macOS doesn't suffer from the same fragmentation issues. You lose the freedom that Linux offers, but in return you get a system where things generally run smoothly.

2. Hardware support can be very good or not good at all

People have installed Linux on countless devices by now and have encountered hardware issues almost every now and then. As mentioned earlier, you often have to open the terminal just to use basic functions.

A good example of this is laptops that refuse to boot Linux on fairly standard Western Digital M.2 SSDs. Many people have spent hours Googling to find a solution, which is to add a specific boot parameter to the bootloader. It is unlikely that a typical user will find a way to fix this.

 

That's exactly why Macs stand out. macOS is built for Apple hardware, and as soon as you boot it up for the first time, everything just works. There's no need to go into forums and type in weird commands just to get basic things working.

1. Most people don't want to install another operating system.

The truth is, most people don't want to bother with installing another operating system. Creating a bootable USB, wiping the drive, and learning the BIOS may seem simple to someone who's been using Linux for a while, but for the average user, even getting into the BIOS can feel daunting.

Most users don't want to tinker with their computers. They just want something that can be turned on and works right out of the box. And as long as Linux depends on people installing it themselves, it will always be a proprietary option.

Despite using Macs on a daily basis, many people have abandoned Windows on all other devices to switch to Linux and believe it is a much better option than continuing to use Windows.