All-In on Omarchy at 37signals
15 days ago
- #Linux
- #Hardware
- #Productivity
- 37signals is transitioning to Omarchy, their own Arch-derived Linux distribution, over the next three years for Ops and Ruby programming teams.
- The company highlights the superior control and customization offered by Linux compared to closed-source operating systems like MacOS and Windows.
- Framework laptops and Beelink desktops are being adopted as standard hardware, replacing MacBooks, due to improvements in PC hardware performance.
- While Apple's efficiency (wattage-to-power ratio) is unmatched, the gap is narrowing, and Linux on Framework offers acceptable battery life with portable battery backups.
- The switch to Linux and new hardware is expected to significantly boost productivity, especially for Ruby on Rails test suites, outperforming even the latest Macs.
- The move is likened to the early days of Ruby and OSX, evoking a sense of excitement and discovery among early adopters.
- A bonus episode of The REWORK Podcast discusses the rationale, methodology, and anticipated challenges of this transition.