Yes!
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What motivated you to make the switch?
Several things, including their say-one-thing-do-another approach to privacy and respecting of users rights. I won’t elaborate on that unless you want me to. Beyond that, things made me skeptical of closed-source systems, and the ME on the Intel chips they use. -
How was the experience?
A little bumpy at first, but I got through it. I used Linux for a number of years, and even larger number of years ago. Once i scraped off the rust from that nook of my brain, I was off to the races. Really, it isn’t bad, and I don’t think it would be for even a new Linux user, so long as they are willing to invest a bit of time and effort. It seems that Purism is making great efforts to take the need for terminal comfort out of the equation.
Once that is done, I think it will only be a matter of learning a new GUI and finding replacements for software that is Mac-only, etc.
As for the hardware, it is good quality. Compared to a Mac, that I would rate at 9/10, I would put a Librem at 8/10. I’ve been thinking of putting up a thorough review on hardware based on that comparison. Main reason for the down step v a Mac is the aluminum is not as sturdy as that used on a Mac, port tolerances aren’t as tight, fit and finish isn’t as good, etc. Don’t get me wrong, still a very fine machine. -
Have you completely switched to FLOSS?
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Any advice for Mac users considering making the switch?
Make a list of applications you use and research he FLOSS alternatives that might be available. This way you can get up and running as rapidly as possible.
As for that, it can be very beneficial to set up a VM in Boxes for tinkering, figuring out what works, etc. That way if you break something, you don’t need to reinstall the whole system. Recovery from a mistake is much faster. On the other hand, having to reinstall the OS is a good experience and know-how to have.