I continue to use Linux/GNU on servers and MBP for my notebook. Compared to Linux on a notebook a MacBook Pro :<p>- allows me to work for longer on the battery<p>- has a far better touchpad<p>- is almost instantly back on when I open the case<p>- WiFi connects to different A/Ps without any drama<p>I don't use Photoshop, MS Office, iLife / iWork apps - so having access to them is a non-issue for me. I have switched to an Android phone some time ago, so I no longer use iTunes either.