Now if we could switch MacOS to use Win/Linux keyboard commands, MacOS wouldn't be so insufferable

jurmous 10 hours ago | parent | next [-]

Many of the keyboard commands are configurable in settings, complete with switching cmd and ctrl keys around. Or you can get used in a week or two when switching, this is what I did years ago and now for me Win/Linux is confusing and find the location of the command key more ergonomic on a Mac.

Here some history on how the command key came to be https://www.folklore.org/Swedish_Campground.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Command_key

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SuperManifolds 9 hours ago | parent | prev | next [-]

Incredibly L take. macOS keyboard commands are great for working in the terminal since system shortcuts use a different key and don't interfere with control codes

	▲	drob518 8 hours ago \| parent [-]
		Exactly. You don’t have the terminal itself fight with whatever is running on the other side of the term.

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cpuguy83 8 hours ago | parent | prev | next [-]

Sorry having to use ctrl+shift for in a terminal is absolutely awful. macOS keyboard shortcuts are king.

	▲	dagi3d 8 hours ago \| parent \| next [-]
		agree. I guess it's a force of habit, but I am so used to the cmd+<whatever> (specially copy & paste) shortcuts, that I configured them into my linux desktop to behave the same way
	▲	drob518 8 hours ago \| parent \| prev [-]
		Being limited to just control and alt definitely cuts down on the options. Conversely, having MacOS command key act as “super” in Emacs opens up some possibilities.

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rick_dalton 10 hours ago | parent | prev | next [-]

Super key for most keybinds is much nicer than windows in my opinion, where it is entirely wasted on opening the start menu. On Linux it gains a few functions based on the desktop environment but not much.

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layer8 9 hours ago | parent [-]

The use of the Windows key extends far beyond the start menu. Builtin functions include window management, invoking programs on the taskbar, locking the computer, invoking Explorer and Settings, invoking and controlling accessibility functions like Magnifier. The Microsoft Power Toys add a lot of functions using the Windows key by default as well, like screen snipping, screen OCR, color picking, enhanced clipboard, and many more.

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rick_dalton 9 hours ago | parent | next [-]

My problem is that I don’t use the majority of these functions at all. Command I can use for almost everything no matter how frequent or infrequent. It also replaces most “ctrl+shift” binds which is a great plus for me.

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daveidol 9 hours ago | parent | prev [-]

That’s still like 10 uses vs unlimited uses on macOS

	▲	freedomben 8 hours ago \| parent \| next [-]
		It may be ten uses, but it's ten uses I use constantly throughout the day.
	▲	drob518 8 hours ago \| parent \| prev \| next [-]
		You must not use MacOS. Command gets used all over the place, even during editing. And in Emacs it gets used as Super, which opens up some options.
	▲	layer8 8 hours ago \| parent \| prev [-]
		Even just the window management category is more than ten uses. And it is unlimited uses, as you can assign additional shortcuts however you like.

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p-e-w 10 hours ago | parent | prev | next [-]

I mean, you can simply use Linux and save yourself all those hacks…

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anArbitraryOne 10 hours ago | parent [-]

Absolutely. I went through great lengths to install Asahi on my work M1, only to have most things not work (RTFM). So when one is forced to use MacOS, may it round corners in hell, for work…

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ubercow13 10 hours ago | parent | next [-]

Maybe try this: https://ke-complex-modifications.pqrs.org/#pc_shortcuts

	▲	IshKebab 10 hours ago \| parent [-]
		Yeah I've used Karabiner to get windows-style shortcuts (home/end, etc.) and it works very well.

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drob518 8 hours ago | parent | prev [-]

Aside: the new, large radius Liquid Ass corners that make some parts of the window basically unusable are really annoying me.

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throwaway613746 8 hours ago | parent | prev [-]

As someone that switches between MacOS (dayjob) and Linux (my own PCs) workstations daily - I wish I could do the opposite for Linux. MacOS keyboard shortcuts are just way more intuitive to me, and they are way more consistent across applications.