^^ True. The Mac OS is more like a shiny new car, in that I can count on it working and doing what I need 100% of the time. Turn the key and go. But I wouldn't ever pop the hood to adjust something; really can't be done.
My Linux box is like the old muscle car in the garage. It's a fun ride, but I'm not convinced it will always get me there. It also demands constant tinkering to keep it doing what I want. (I run all my hardcore CFD and SPIV stuff in Linux.)
My Windows XP boat anchor is just like a Corvair. It sorta works for a while, then every so often it will blow up and need to be rebuilt from scratch.:icon_rage:icon_tong
(I actually only keep it around because it's already paid for and the Navy can't seem to write a website that interfaces with anything but the penultimate iteration of Internet Explorer running thru Windows.
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They're all just tools. If one works for you, then it's probably what you need. As one of my CO's told me, "There's a tool for every job, and a job for every tool. Now go to the records room and find this yellow sheet from 6 months ago. . ."
