[CS-FSLUG] Linux on Core Duo MacBook

[Fred A. Miller]

Jason P. Franklin wrote:
> 
> Timothy Butler wrote:
> "I guess my bigger question is, where do we draw the line?...Also, how
> does this relate to 1 Cor. 10.26-11.1? Is an Apple computer essentially
> a piece of meat sacrificed to idols? If so, and my exegesis of that
> passage is correct, the reason we ought to choose between using Apple or
> not (or Sony or not) is primarily what will give the best witness to
> others. (And, certainly, we are under no obligation to inquire of a
> given company's policies -- "don't ask, don't tell" may apply, I think.)
> 
> ---
> 
> Ed Hurst wrote:
> "We draw it where our convictions and conscience demands. Most of us
> aren't 100% conscious of where we would draw the line before someone
> crosses it. We may sense it broadly, but at some point reason alone is
> unable to capture the whole principle, but the Spirit moves and we know
> it. We obey."
> 
> ---
> 
> John Glass wrote:
> "I think you have a point here. Apple, by being very public in their
> support, seems to have crossed a line (as someone else said)...
> 
> ---
> 
> Micah Yoder wrote:
> "If you really can't live with Apple, why not sell it?"
> 
> ---
> 
> My Turn:
> This is for me a conscience thing.  I think Tim's analogy (vis a vis
> "meat") is spot on.  I can no longer, in good conscience "eat this meat"
> or support its use.  Apple crossed a line I wasn't aware I even had. 
> When I heard about their support I had to research it for myself.  When
> I discovered it to be fact my entire being forced a reaction from me. 
> As to Micah's suggestion, I've thought about it.  Honestly I'd be
> willing to either sell or swap it for something comparable.  The
> difficulty lies in my living in a very remote area.  Ebay isn't an
> option as I'd not be able to replace the computer fast enough... I use
> it for work and can't be without a computer for more than the weekend. 
> So I'd need to do a live swap.  And if God presents me with the
> opportunity, I will take it and shake loose from Apple altogether. 

A wise decision, IMHO.

Fred

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