First two are right on, but I havenโt been charged for an actual software update on the Mac in 30 years.
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IIRC, the last paid OS update for Mac was Snow Leopard around 2007-2008.
I distinctly remember seeing this comic many years ago, so it could be from around that time
I bought it... i wanted the physical disc so I could make a few hackintoshes.
It was only $29.00... I thought that was a weird price, but cheap enough that I didn't feel the need to try to pirate it. I don't think windows has been under $100 In decades.
Iโd love to know where you got OS 9 for free
OS 9 released 25 years ago. Thatโs technically less than 30 but I think the point stands.
Oh god
Arrr, we had the ships and sailors back then to make yer dreams come true, matey!
Macintosh Garden has various OS install images among a bunch of other software. There are also preconfigured installations of Mac OS 9 for Windows and macOS in Sheepshaver with integration with the host system.
QEMU is also an option for running Mac OS 9. It can run the final release of Classic Mac OS (9.2.2), unlike Sheepshaver. It has overall better software compatibility. Preinstalled versions for QEMU can be found on The Internet Archive. File transfer in and out of the emulated system is a bit more involved than with ShespShaver, though.
If you just want to play around with these systems briefly and wonโt necessarily be using them on a regular basis, Infinite Mac is a really cool project to emulate them right from your browser.
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tbh, microsoft used to charge for updates too. You didn't get windows 7 or XP for free, did you (piracy notwithstanding)?
No, itโs more like, and update is availaโฆ. Ooooh, your MacBook is no longer supported. Thatโll be $2,500 please.
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Linux: hope nothing breaks.
Windows: hope nothing breaks.
Mac: hope nothing breaks.
I use Mint. It don't break.
Mint ftw. We need community flairs on Lemmy so I can rep my distro.
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If something breaks then roll back to the previous version?
Hope I don't have to roll back. Hope the roll back works. How the hell do I roll back again? ๐
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macOS does not have paid updates
The payment is you gotta buy a new one
I don't know.. first time I installed Fedora as a desktop experience, I was more like the windows user in this comic.
On every boot: "Oh, lets see if there are any updates! 1.2 GB, 150 packages need updating. No fucking way.". It was just a shock, and I've managed my own headless Debian system for several years at that point.
Right? I honestly don't get where all those "Windows is constantly updating" memes come from. The thing updates once a month - after Patch Tuesday. You can set it in your calendar if you're the forgetful type and know exactly when to expect updates. On Linux, updates hit non-stop, not a day goes by without some packages needing an update...
the difference is Linux isnt annoying with it, and most importantly i can keep using my system while installing the updates. also if you want updates every patch tuesday, just dont update your repos until then
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Mac: oh only 1999,99 (buy a new one)
Also Windows 11 if your computer won't run it and you don't know about LTSC editions from the Mass Grave.
So many hoops to jump through just to keep using your computer... glad I'm on Linux which runs on a potato
Windows has gotten even WORSE lately. Even though I have Windows 10 set to not install or even download updates without asking, I sometimes get a pop-up saying "we are adding new features, please wait" out of nowhere ๐คฌ
In related news, I've installed Zorin OS on my laptop and hope to one day use it on my desktop that I play pirated games on..
Speaking of, is there any way to change settings so that the login password can be just a short pin i stead of the strong-ish password demanded by default?
Since I never leave it unattended (and rarely even use it) in public I don't really need the security against in-person unauthorized use and since I mostly use my laptop for streaming, typing a password every time I start up is a hassle I'd rather avoid..
While some distros let you choose short passwords, most of them don't nowadays. However, you can still change your user's password despite to this. Just open terminal, type sudo passwd username, type your desired password and enter. This way you can even use one character passwords, you really shouldn't though.
also Linux: what will it bork this time?
Also windows.
Nvidia. It's always Nvidia.
asking this question is the hallmark of an unstable distro. Sure, having minor bugs come and go is expected with rolling release, but when you're not sure your system will work after an update there is something wrong with the distro
This whole thing seems inaccurate. I literally never get even remotely excited about a Linux update, itโs always boring stuff that means nothing to me. I donโt Windows updates because I feel like it delivers them in a big lump and lets me install as I shutdown, which is easy. Apple hasnโt charged for updates in well over a decade.
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I'd venture some Linux folks refuse to upgrade because of fears of compatibility issues.
The nice thing is having the choice.
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