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		beefbroccoli on March 23, 2021 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Setting Up Arch Linux with KDE Plasma in Windows S... I did. But I also have Windows machines, in which I use WSL2. Granted, I don't use GUI applications on them (or see much need to). It's actually quite nice to have a "real" linux instance available on virtually any Windows machine. I believe Microsoft is targeting the "developer who uses a Mac" market share with WSL2 and I expect more and more to jump ship, as the experience is significantly better.

zests on March 23, 2021 [–]

Apple wins in the hardware department by far. Even before M1. If this targets anyone it targets developers who play video games.

beefbroccoli on March 23, 2021 | [–]

I think most developers would be happy with a Thinkpad, if it meant they could use Docker without pulling their hair out.

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