Why I use a Mac Pro Desktop
It's overkill for a desktop, but I haven't rebooted in over 15 days.
Linux nerds, don't tell me about your super long uptime home server. This machine sees daily use, sleeps, software updates, etc.
"10:11 up 15 days, 20:24, 2 users, load averages: 0.86 0.72 0.63"
Next upgrade: an SSD of some sort. Probably a hybrid because I don't want to mess with multiple volumes, etc.
If you're in the market for a new desktop, try and find a 2008 Mac Pro desktop. 2006 model is cheaper, but there are a few technical limitations. You can find them with a small warranty on Ebay.
It's super easy to run Windows alongside the Mac with Parallels. Add a second monitor, and you've effectively got two desktop machines.
Backups are easy, the machine never crashes, and they are fast even though they're several years old.
Linux nerds, don't tell me about your super long uptime home server. This machine sees daily use, sleeps, software updates, etc.
"10:11 up 15 days, 20:24, 2 users, load averages: 0.86 0.72 0.63"
Next upgrade: an SSD of some sort. Probably a hybrid because I don't want to mess with multiple volumes, etc.
If you're in the market for a new desktop, try and find a 2008 Mac Pro desktop. 2006 model is cheaper, but there are a few technical limitations. You can find them with a small warranty on Ebay.
It's super easy to run Windows alongside the Mac with Parallels. Add a second monitor, and you've effectively got two desktop machines.
Backups are easy, the machine never crashes, and they are fast even though they're several years old.
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