Vs Windows For Programming Quora Software On Windows

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My first programming classes we had to work only with Windows and a Linux virtual machine I worked mainly with C and visual studio, the lab computers we used at my university were always windows machines.

I kept using a Windows computer because thats what Ive been using for all my classes, I never really had to wonder if I should use a Mac, I had Windows and VM Linux on the same machine, it was sufficient for me.

I hear many people telling me to switch to a Mac, Im not hating on mac or anything, Ive always preferred Windows, you choose a computer because its the most adequate with your need and what technology you are working with.

Either will work fine, but you may also want to consider what youre instructors will be using especially when you are a beginner.

I use a Windows laptop, and most of my teachers and my peers use Windows.

I get along fine but sometimes I have to find my own way if the teachers preferred tools isnt available on Windows like homebrew or other stuff.

The price Ok lets be honest here, Macs are usually more expensive than Windows PCs, we cant all afford to buy one, I feel like the price is too high for the system and hardware you get, I spent less money for similar-more performance.

One of the best things about Windows devices at the moment is that they offer such variety to users as you can see with Dell XPS 15.

The cheapest MacBook Pro 15-inch is more expensive than the second-from-top-end Dell XPS 15, which is slightly more powerful than its Apple-made rival.

Security Macs tend to be safer against malware, viruses, and other tools of the trade for malicious hackers.

And since Apples Mac operating system is built on Unix, s a little more secure by default than Windows, Macworld reports.

Touch For now, PCs are the only computers you can purchase that have touch screen capabilities.

There has not yet been an Apple computer (not including their iPhones or iPads) that have touch abilities.

Some of you still see no point in having a desktop or laptop with a touch screen.

For me using a touch screen to interact with your PC is faster, easier, and more fun than using a mouse or trackpad.

If you are planning to work in Visual Studio, SQL server, C and.NET it would be better to develop on a PC it just ran better and felt better on Windows.

You technically could do that all in Windows, but especially starting out, it will probably be less work for you and less frustrating, if you just install a Linux VM and use that instead.

If you want to develop for OS X or iPhone, RubyRails stuff, switch to a Mac.

You technically could do that on Windows too, but for those communities, its not the expected convention, youd be fighting with your system more than others if you want to deploy to the iOS app store, you need a Mac.

Vs Windows For Programming Quora Software On Windows

Some toolchains allow you to develop test iOS software on Windows machines, but you need to be on a Mac to actually upload it.

Ive been developing for 6 years and I prefer Microsoft Windows but many people prefer UnixLinux.

Obviously its going to largely come down to personal preference, choosing between Mac or Windows is like choosing between ice cream or chocolate.

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Mac Vs Windows For Programming Quora