[tonyedgecombe]

>what are some good alternatives to mac os?

There are three main choices and they are all compromised in their own way. You just need to figure out what is important to you and what isn't.

What you shouldn't do is take too much notice of posts like these, I've read through the whole thing and haven't had any of the issues mentioned. I've also not seen a mention of the issues I do have. HN has a negative tone, it seems we like to whinge.