Re: Where Are The Computer Companies?

On 2025-06-04 00:17, Lawrence D'Oliveiro wrote:

On Tue, 3 Jun 2025 21:41:04 -0700, Alan wrote:
 

On 2025-06-03 21:09, Lawrence D'Oliveiro wrote:

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On Tue, 3 Jun 2025 19:49:20 -0700, Alan wrote:
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On 2025-06-03 19:41, Lawrence D'Oliveiro wrote:

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Where are the alternative GUIs for macOS, then? Or the option to
boot it headless? They don’t exist.

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Why is that relevant?

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That’s part of how “Unix” (the concept, not the trademark) is
supposed to work.

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Where is that mandated, exactly?

 If you want an unbroken line of descent from the original Bell Labs
Unix, then look at the BSDs.
 If you want an unbroken line of descent from the team that worked on
the original Bell Labs Unix, then look at Ken Thompson. He has given
up on Apple’s platform, and switched to Linux.
 <https://forums.freebsd.org/threads/unix-pioneer-ken-thompson-announces-hes-switching-from-mac-to-linux.88451/>

And?
Where is it a mandated part of Unix that it be able to use multiple GUIs?
If you don't install a GUI subsystem does that mean a system ISN'T Unix.
And BTW, Macs run just fine headless:
<https://talk.macpowerusers.com/t/running-new-m4-mac-mini-headless/39519>