"I used to really like Linux, and I can prove it. But I'm not willing to compromise on getting stuff done, and I can prove it. But now I can use Linux without compromising, and I can prove it."

Except he actually gives the proof.

Although anecdotal, that information is useful if you care about the state of the Linux desktop for any of a variety of reasons.

Though the real reason it's getting upvoted, I think, is: he has fabulous style. The post reads like a narrative, and he doesn't digress. And he has really clever subtitles and a great title.

I, for one, find it refreshing to see a community of hackers (HN) going back to its roots and upvoting the struggles of a major anti-hacker corporation (Apple).

Because, sorry, but Apple's spirit is in direct opposition with the natural grain of hackers, even in a broad and "entrepreneurial" sense of the word.

Also: he's been using it for all of two days. That's still the honeymoon period; anything seems amazing for a couple of days/weeks before you start to come back to reality. If he was writing this post a year later I would give him more credit than if he was writing this post two days later.

I loved hosting my website through GoDaddy for two days as well.

It's the story of my life - I got Apple initially because I wanted a 'Unix' laptop without the hassle of dealing with Linux drivers for laptops. The Powerbook G4 was awesome for this.

Now if Linux drivers for laptops have finally settled down after 11 years, I can see myself move back to Linux. That's an interesting alternative if the hardware is as good as Apple hardware and less expensive.

My guess would be "In your face, Apple!" being one of the reasons. The need for this attitude is beyond my comprehension.

It plays into the "apple-is-dying" schadenfreude that many people seem to like a lot. Apart from that, there's nothing much there beyond a laundry list of computers he's used.

agreed. the guy barely even mentions why he decided to move to linux, just that he did. or do people just like the sentiment?