I’m going to guess that everything else became so expensive, like food and rent, that people have less money to spend on a computer, and there’s is particularly expensive. But that’s just my guess.
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nexguy@lemmy.world 9 months ago
It looks like it’s because macos lost a lot for some reason over the last couple of years with Windows and Linux picking up that share. Anyone know why?
Shyfer@ttrpg.network 9 months ago
TORFdot0@lemmy.world 9 months ago
People migrating to iPads maybe? I figured that Mac and Linux both would be making gains. Especially with apple silicon being 3 generations in and windows 11 sucking so much.
Wonder if iPads are cutting into that all. Considering they are cheaper than a MacBook which basically requires you to drop at least a grand for entry level devices
superduperenigma@lemmy.world 9 months ago
My company was pushing MacBooks and iMacs on developers for years, now they’re reversing course. I’m guessing it’s a combination of the upfront cost and the hassle of enterprise administration, tech support, and security having to officially handle 2 different OS’s. It’s much easier to have everyone on similar setups, and Windows is basically the “default” OS for corporate users.
mesamunefire@lemmy.world 9 months ago
The new arch continues to mess up brew, which is by far what people use for development on the platform. In addition, docker and other custom tools are paid on Mac but free on Linux. With companies tightening their belts, Linux is starting to make financial sense.
LeonenTheDK@lemmy.ca 9 months ago
What’s this about Docker not being free on MacOS? I have it installed and use it for dev work and it didn’t cost anything.
darkevilmac@lemmy.zip 9 months ago
Docker desktop has a license that restricts commercial use depending on the size of your company/employer.
Use Colima to be on the safe side.