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macOS unable to open any non-Apple application

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2603 points mattsolle | 4 comments | 12 Nov 20 21:00 UTC | HN request time: 0.61s | source
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djsumdog ◴[12 Nov 20 21:56 UTC] No.25075634[source]▶
I run Linux on my work machine, but everyone was talking about this problem in our chatroom for all of it. I got some co-worker karma.
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clem ◴[12 Nov 20 22:09 UTC] No.25075802[source]▶
If my employer offered anything for Linux use than a 10lb Dell laptop I would consider it. I primarily choose MacBooks because I know what to expect in terms of hardware.
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Symbiote ◴[12 Nov 20 22:37 UTC] No.25076165[source]▶
Aren't Dell XPS laptops considered pretty good for Linux?

I use desktops 99% of the time (it's more ergonomic), but I have an old XPS for occasional travel.

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1. qayxc ◴[12 Nov 20 22:58 UTC] No.25076403[source]▶
XPS Laptops are also expensive so the employer might not offer them as an option.
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2. coayer ◴[13 Nov 20 00:59 UTC] No.25077514[source]▶
But they do offer Macbooks, so presumably an XPS is in budget.
3. gitweb ◴[13 Nov 20 02:51 UTC] No.25078256[source]▶
They're probably already spending more.
4. least ◴[13 Nov 20 07:40 UTC] No.25079986[source]▶
If they can afford to outfit macbook pros, they can likely afford to outfit their employees with XPS or more likely, latitudes with the same form factor.