I will only use Gentoo linux. I want to get a Macbook because I like the way they look and feel. Money is not a limiting factor. However, I am wondering if I will get stuck with things not working like the wifi. Can anyone tell me what I could be in for?

To get an example of what will be working, toss in the Macbook version of eLive.

Short answer is most everything can be gotten to work now I believe. The wireless will be a bit trickier to set up, you will likely need to load the firmware manually, and you will need to deal with EFI instead of the standard BIOS, so a different bootloader. But if you are used to Gentoo I think you will likely find your way around.

Seablade

since i will be using gentoo instead of ubunutu, am i going to be missing software that will only be availale in ubuntu? also, why do some users of the same macbook report issues of heat and wifi problems while other don't?

This is going to sound a bit harsh here, don't take it personally please

You use Gentoo and haven't learned that if you can compile software for one distribution you can compile it for any distribution?

There isn't a such thing as software only availiable for Ubuntu if it is open source.

This is a really good question to tell the truth. I think it has to come down to two things, one personal preference. Some people will be pickier about certain things.

But the second thing is that there are build issues and variances. For a while the Macbooks were known to have thermal grease installed properly, to much was used to the point it worked against each other, resulting in overheating problems. Likewise I am sure there has been problems with antenna placement on occasion.

Also, Linux tends to be slightly worse on the power saving, preferring performance slightly in that regards, so often you will find things running a bit hotter in Linux. Keep that in mind.

That being said, I personally haven't noticed any problems with my Macbook Pro myself in either of those two areas. I do recommend going ahead and picking up the extended warranty though as I have had enough issues pop up here and there I do think it is worth it for the laptops.

Seablade

well, it's like the fonts for ubuntu versus gentoo. ubuntu has the best fonts, but for some reason gentoo can not get them that good, even after doing various tutorials(http://forums.gentoo.org/viewtopic-t...ighlight-.html). Somethings just can't be brought over from one distro to the other. well, at least not without extensive c knowledge and re-writing the code(ie: Wanna make the init/runlevel system on Gentoo function like Red Hat? Have fun). So that is what worries me.

Also, when in your linux system does your trackpad(since it so big) get in the way of typing? ie: it gets brushed while typing and your curser moves elsewhere. I have a pet pieve about typing and the all of the sudden my text gets messed up because the cursor went somewhere else from the edge of my hand brushed the trackpad. Would I have this problem more so with the Macbook touchpad(being the size of it)?

Not familiar with what init system Redhat uses, and how it is different, so I will leave that alone.

However I can assure you, as long as something is open source and written for Linux, you CAN bring it over to any distribution. How much work it is varies, because some distributions may have the infrastructure in place to compile it for example, while others may not.

In as far as Fonts, believe me it is possible. It may not be the easiest thing in the world, but it is possible.

This is just a function of using a trackpad, and how you hold/move your hands while typing. To be honest it hasn't bothered me much.

Seablade

I am also using gentoo for great information about softwares.

ubunutut runs smoother i reckon.. what do you guys think?

Is that what you call Ubuntu in Hungary?

cheers ...