macOS unable to open any non-Apple application

I feel like even Richard Stallman would have had a hard time imagining non-free operating systems would result in this.

Use linux folks! It doesn't communicate with a third party when a process starts up!

It's just sad that we don't have the corresponding form factor in a similar laptop.

The biggest draw of mac:

1. slim, light 2. long battery life. 3. track pad.

That's all I want, but nobody else offers it on the same spec, the difference is even bigger with M1.

It is strange how many people will sacrifice so much for free speech and the right to bear arms (like tolerating school shootings and foreign interference in elections), but offer them the "freedom OS" and they'll pick the slightly better trackpad.

Does no one here have principles?

I didn't say I was that kind of people.

Your description of them was also not exactly flattering.

Defending fundamental (in the USA, constitutional) rights is a generalization of people on HN.

I thought your reply to a "Stallman was right" comment with "but trackpad!" had the most contrast between principles and minor convenience.