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Catalina is checking notarization of unsigned executables

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mokus ◴[23 May 20 15:52 UTC] No.23283932[source]▶
I guess the list of things keeping me off catalina (and, by extension, new Mac hardware) just got one item longer.

I recently bought a new System76 laptop as a stopgap, but it might end up becoming permanent. Kind of a sad end for 25+ years of Mac use.

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1. lern_too_spel ◴[23 May 20 16:43 UTC] No.23284366[source]▶
With issues like this and the 4000 series Ryzen mobile processors, top specced MacBook Pros are very noticably slower than $1k alternatives.
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2. fierarul ◴[23 May 20 19:10 UTC] No.23285528[source]▶
I see the above comment heavily downvoted but I'm specifically looking at 4000 series Ryzen laptops as my 1st move away from MacBook Pros. Such incredible CPUs really make the decision a bit more acceptable. The laptop I'm eyeing is near $1000.
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3. shade ◴[23 May 20 22:09 UTC] No.23286993[source]▶
Out of curiosity - what are you looking at? I'm also starting to think about replacing my 2016 MBP and quite honestly, the current MacBook Air/MacBook Pro line doesn't really appeal to me.

Lenovo has a couple of AMD-based ThinkPads that are looking pretty appealing, although they come in around $1500 with the configuration I'd want.

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4. ChrisLTD ◴[23 May 20 22:15 UTC] No.23287030[source]▶
What are you eyeing?
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5. caycep ◴[23 May 20 23:54 UTC] No.23287747[source]▶
the problem is those are second citizens for most vendors; there's some shady Intel lock in that prevents AMD from getting prime place in the lineup. So you'll get a great CPU but second rate screens, trackpads, etc.
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6. fierarul ◴[24 May 20 18:28 UTC] No.23293486{3}[source]▶
Because I need a fast CPU for builds I'm looking at ASUS "gaming" laptops. The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 in particular is under $1000 before taxes here and has a good Ryzen. There are even better gaming laptops from ASUS that are thinner, but I think the A15 is a good 'workhorse'.
7. fierarul ◴[24 May 20 18:29 UTC] No.23293501{3}[source]▶
So it would seem but the CPU might still be worth it, even if I connect it to an external display. We'll see...
8. fierarul ◴[24 May 20 18:30 UTC] No.23293504{3}[source]▶
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15. It's a bit flashy but for home office it works.