Re: Linux maybe, but OSX.. You'd need to be off your tree.
"Not only that, they're even migrating to a version of the OS that is already out of date! For what reason..."
If you've ever had win8 inflicted on your desktop you'd know that reason.
The UI is ok on tablets. Beyond that I'd sooner be castrated with a rusty teaspoon then face extended periods using it on anything without a touchscreen.