Linux as the new developer default at 37signals
Linux as the new developer default at 37signals
For over twenty years, the Mac was the default at 37signals. For designers, programmers, support, and everyone else. That mono culture had some clear advantages, like being able to run Kandji and macOS-specific setup scripts. But it certainly also had its disadvantages, like dealing with Apple's awf...
Unix has been my favorite dev platform since I first used it 30 years ago. I'm typing this on a Mac, which also does just fine. But I'm happiest on my Linux box. Even WSL was OK, but the bloat of Windows overpowers the hardware. My Linux daily driver is a 9-year-old laptop that couldn't handle Windows any longer.
Don’t know if they continued to renew it, but macOS was officially certified as unix for a few years!
Certification or not, it’s still Unix.
It also says they're going to be using Framework laptops which is equally cool!
Honestly didn't even realize 37Signals was still. DHH still around?
He wrote the post, so presumably he is.