This was one of the reasons that I suggested Apple's MacBook Air earlier on. I still had all of the underpinnings of Unix(BSD) / Linux-like power and the ease of hooking up all of the digital-stuff that Apple already rolls into their OS. A bit more price, but by the time you spend hours/days trying to dial in Linux, it already has paid for itself (also teach Linux at the local community college from time to time - have had 20 years experience on Linux).omg1010 wrote:I have been experimenting with Linux over several years on my HTPC but it has been a constant source of anger. I spent endless nights trying to find the right configuration until it ran more or less stable. When I recently changed to HDTV and new HTPC (notebook technology - ASRock Vision 3D) the whole story started again until I finally decided to give the big fat american giant a chance. Installed Win7 Ultimate in about half an hour. Drivers from ASRock. Started Media Center and learned the TV channels. And in a matter of 1 hr the whole thing ran flawlessly.
No more messing around and got a system with a high WAF.
Hence I turned away from Linux. But for a different use it may still be a great solution. I have no shares (unfortunately) or whatsoever interest in this well known american company.
Brgds
Oliver
Having supported the well known American company in Redmond long enough over the years, this is the route I would have taken. Android tablet might have been a close second.