A resounding YES to all that + the fact that Linux does not throttle performance with time!
If anything, I saw 2-3 performance improvements in the last two years on my Linux laptop. The kernel upgrades legitimately and unquestionably improve stuff here and there.
I always knew this of course but as mentioned above I had to get a Mac because I wanted to do more contracting, which meant I could not afford fighting with my machine several times a month and waste hours doing it just so I have a working dev environment.
But as also said above, Linux’s UX has improved drastically in the last years. You have to actively go out of your way to make sure you won’t have a bootable machine. Which most of us don’t do.
I already got recommended some pretty good displays for programming (and they are just generally for everything except gaming really), including one by you, if memory serves. When the time comes I’ll have to go find a show room where they are stationed so I can see with my own eyes and pick one. Mac displays can’t be unbeatable!
Because to be honest, to me and as of March-2025… that’s the only objective benefit you derive from a Mac – a very good display.
