@interjc: Omarchy is indeed the greatest discovery of this year. It saved my dusty old MacBook Pro from a state where it wouldn't even let me install the basic runtime, turning it back into a productivity machine. My 8GB laptop has never been so smooth.
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The user recommends Omarchy as a tool that successfully restores an old 8GB MacBook Pro from poor performance to a smooth productivity device, referencing DHH's manifesto on the Linux desktop revolution.
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Omarchy truly is this year’s greatest discovery—it saved my dusty old MacBook Pro, turning it from a state where it wouldn’t even allow a basic install into a productivity machine. My 8GB RAM laptop has never been this smooth.
DHH (@dhh): THE ANNOUNCEMENT: We’re going to make the prophecy of The Year of Linux on the Desktop come true. All the pieces are now in place. Time to go all in!
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