Having been with Apple in many roles since the Apple ][ (no, not the Apple ][+, the one before it that stored programs and data on an audio cassette), I've survived many upheavals. All were very inconvenient for most users, and some users were lost along the way. In many cases, as Narcocide noted, there was a two year interruption in functionality. Workarounds were the best hope and much productivity was lost over compatibility problems.
My plan for now is to buy up some serviceable used Intel Macs for parts and backup. Then I'll ride out the two years after which I'll consider a new Mac for certain functions. The problem with my plan is that Apple will come out with some killer app, or some really surprising cross-functionality with other Apple devices or services that will be irresistible.
Be warned that the Apple Store may then be your only source for applications and also that most important software may be by subscription only (you will never own it).
Be warned that the Apple Store may then be your only source for applications and also that most important software may be by subscription only (you will never own it).
best-laid schemes o' mice an' men gang aft agley (Score:5, Interesting)
Having been with Apple in many roles since the Apple ][ (no, not the Apple ][+, the one before it that stored programs and data on an audio cassette), I've survived many upheavals. All were very inconvenient for most users, and some users were lost along the way. In many cases, as Narcocide noted, there was a two year interruption in functionality. Workarounds were the best hope and much productivity was lost over compatibility problems.
My plan for now is to buy up some serviceable used Intel Macs for parts and backup. Then I'll ride out the two years after which I'll consider a new Mac for certain functions. The problem with my plan is that Apple will come out with some killer app, or some really surprising cross-functionality with other Apple devices or services that will be irresistible.
Be warned that the Apple Store may then be your only source for applications and also that most important software may be by subscription only (you will never own it).
Re:best-laid schemes o' mice an' men gang aft agle (Score:4, Insightful)
Be warned that the Apple Store may then be your only source for applications and also that most important software may be by subscription only (you will never own it).
Or it may not.
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