Luis Chamberlain sent out the modules changes today for the Linux 6.6 merge window. Most notable with the modules update is a change that better builds up the defenses against NVIDIA’s proprietary kernel driver from using GPL-only symbols. Or in other words, bits that only true open-source drivers should be utilizing and not proprietary kernel drivers like NVIDIA’s default Linux driver in respecting the original kernel code author’s intent.
Back in 2020 when the original defense was added, NVIDIA recommended avoiding the Linux 5.9 for the time being. They ended up having a supported driver several weeks later. It will be interesting to see this time how long Linux 6.6+ thwarts their kernel driver.
Dude please read what I said. This is what I’m talking about. Apple screws with me in other ways. I am saying this is one specific angle they do not. It does not mean I think they’re squeaky clean. Actually read the words I’m writing. These aren’t long comments.
You specifically state that you’re glad that your CPU and GPU aren’t a vector for companies to fuck with you, but they are a vector for Apple to fuck with you. Apple just hasn’t done it (yet?)
DINGDINGDING.
One company is doing it. The other isn’t. If Apple starts doing it, then I will change over. Why is this difficult? 
Your argument is sound, people question your rationalization.
Honestly, I’m not a graphical designer, so I can’t judge, and I suffer similarly by being forced to use Windows due to chimp-IT in my workplace,
but in general - using these vendor lock-in products should be avoided.
I would love to avoid being locked in by my vendors. I’ve spent an inordinate amount of time doing that at the software level. Mullvane, FF, I’m on fediverse now and don’t use any mainstream social media, I run a bunch of open source privacy software and security programs, the works. Hardware is just a lot more difficult to break free in. For now, Apple is the least-worst of my real options. And I’m glad that at present there are no issues with the silicon chips on the same playing field as we see with Nvidia.
Ultimately this computer is my tool for a job. I’d love to go to Linux running on hardware I can trust and control, but I simply can’t. I cannot do my work with it.
Some Linux users here (myself amongst them) would claim that you can use AMD hardware with minimal fuss, and it will be stable. Especially if you go Debian, that will get you battle tested stability.
The better questions are:
Do you have all the tools you need on GNU Linux? If not, can you buy a version that is supported? If not, are the alternatives sufficient and if so, how much work is required to make the transition?
If any of those get blocked, it makes sense. If not, might be worth making the switch.