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Subject: Re: Is FreeBSD a suitable choice for a MacBook?
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>> I have an Apple MacBook with an Intel Core 2 Duo processor (November
>> 2007 edition, cf. the Wikipedia article for specifications), and I have
>> been considering switching to one of the free UNIX clones for some time
>> now.
>
> Why?

Might I suggest: DRM, Vendor lock-in, $128 upgrade every 2 years, and
crippled debugging tools.