I've noticed that many in this group are using Apple computers. I've considered considering the switch before, but since I've been watching all you guys use it, I'm actually starting the real consideration process.
If that makes sense. Anywho, my current setup is an AMD-based machine with FreeBSD 6.0 RC1. While I love FreeBSD, it doesn't currently like my hardware. The motherboard may be dying, or the drivers were screwed up from 5.4 to 6.0... I don't know. I just don't want to mess with it anymore. I'm impressed by Macs for all the same reasons as any other UNIX fanboy, yadda yadda yadda. However, I have a few minor issues that I'd like someone to help me out with: 1) Price. I can get a mac mini for cheap, but is that powerful enough? 2) Power. How powerful, really? Especially since I'm considering G4s... 3) The iMac is ugly. Don't even suggest it. 4) Is the G5 worth over $2000? If you say it is, you must be willing to state that this machine will be good for me for over 2 years! 5) Paying for software? That's tough... Is it worth it? Really? Anyway, that's the basic jist of my plight. Won't you please help? I'm asking you guys because you all seem so similar to (yet so much smarter than) me. Thanks! Jared Kuolt
