[geniium]

for me the main reason is that mac just works. I spent less time configuring my OS and tinkering around and just focus on my work.

[bhaak]

For low levels of "it just works".

Every major OS update Apple changes something that breaks either specific programs or restricts the OS further which leads to breakage.

The "too many files open" error could be fixed by raising the limit of open files (there are instances where a tool really does need lots of open files and isn't leaking) but nowadays I need to break the security of my own hardware to maybe be able to raise it as Apple adds hoops and is changing what to do every so often.

[geniium]

you're right - lately mac seems to have been doing bad moves. In "lately" I mean since 5-10 years

[worthless-trash]

Is it just because you can't on a mac ?

[geniium]

what do u mean?

[worthless-trash]

There are choices and source available for Linux, not so much for tooling on osx.