My doubt is regarding: Correlation doesn't imply causation.
I have seen scenarios where mac makes a difference. People doesn't take you serious if you using linux thinking you are nerd.(Windows is ofcourse out of question). I know it's all about the implementation of idea, but i seen recruiters asking "if you own a mac " during negotiation.<p>During hackathons i saw lot of presentation where a guy would be using ubuntu to give a demo about (distributed cdn/remote controlling light system) while a guy showing d3.js graphs would make to finalists and not the earlier.<p>So i am just want some views over the perception, how people look at you owing a mac or linux .
Is it about the mentality of free thing in linux i.e you just like free and cheap stuff not steady to pay ?
Sorry if this insults anyone !<p>Thanks<p>Cheers
My suggestion would be to use the hardware/software that works best for you (technologically, financially, etc.) and not give a shit about what other people think. A solid reputation for doing good work will speak much louder than your choice of laptop, at least to the people who really matter.<p>Do you really want to impress someone (or work for someone) who'd treat you differently based on whether "you own a mac" or dress the way they do or drink a particular brand of beer? Do you think someone who makes decisions based on such shallow preferences would have better or worse odds of running a successful business?
Linux can sometimes be a pain in the butt to get working well with a projector. Did the guys doing Linux demos have technical difficulties and end up having to pantomime their demos?