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OrangeHopper replied

31 October 2007, 08:45
The OS comes with a full free development environment. All the Unix stuff plus Apple's Xcode tools.
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SallyAnne replied

31 October 2007, 08:44
Sorry to go but when is the big day then?
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Moscow Mule replied

31 October 2007, 08:34
Originally posted by Churchill View Post

I used to write software for the Mac - back when it had a 680x0.

Ok, assuming I buy a Mac, does the OS now come with a development environment so I can at least justify its great expense?

Do you mean a sandboxed area of the OS for testing stuff? TBH I've no idea as that's not what I do.

It comes with Apache if you want to test webby stuff, and you can run VMware or Parallels if you need to test/work in a windows environment.

They're also not that expensive compared to a similar spec Win machine.
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Churchill replied

31 October 2007, 07:13
Originally posted by Moscow Mule View Post

dino dino dino.

Stop your trolling and join the enlightened 10%. You'll love it.

I used to write software for the Mac - back when it had a 680x0.

Ok, assuming I buy a Mac, does the OS now come with a development environment so I can at least justify its great expense?
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barry_abs replied

30 October 2007, 20:53
don't be afraid to pay the asking price for a mac, you get what you pay for.
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Moscow Mule replied

30 October 2007, 19:35
Originally posted by Churchill View Post

Alright, alright. An old one I know.

I hereby do solemnly swear not to take the piss out of Mac users, 'coz God knows they have it rough enough already.

Is that better?

dino dino dino.

Stop your trolling and join the enlightened 10%. You'll love it.
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Churchill replied

30 October 2007, 17:51
Originally posted by realityhack View Post

Yawn... here we go again...

Alright, alright. An old one I know.

I hereby do solemnly swear not to take the piss out of Mac users, 'coz God knows they have it rough enough already.

Is that better?
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realityhack replied

30 October 2007, 17:22
Originally posted by Churchill View Post

Just 'coz I can use more than one mouse button!

Yawn... here we go again...
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Churchill replied

30 October 2007, 17:16
Originally posted by Moscow Mule View Post

Shush dino.

Just 'coz I can use more than one mouse button!
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Moscow Mule replied

30 October 2007, 17:09
Originally posted by Churchill View Post

Don't do it! Help is available from the NHS!

Just say "No"!

Shush dino.
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Moscow Mule replied

30 October 2007, 17:09
Originally posted by realityhack View Post

Do you know which one?

Thanks for the responses so far - doesn't have to be new btw - refurb is good.

http://store.apple.com/Apple/WebObje...nclm=Certified
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Churchill replied

30 October 2007, 17:03
Current and/or prospective Mac owners

prospective Mac owners

Don't do it! Help is available from the NHS!

Just say "No"!
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realityhack replied

30 October 2007, 17:01
I was considering asking a mate who travels to the US a lot to get one - is it a problem re service/support? I understand they have to open the packaging for some reason - to show it's not a gift I suppose. Bit of a risk with baggage handling...

Originally posted by interested View Post

Apple also do corporate discounts so find someone who can get you one. I got about 15% off my MBP.

Will follow that up - cheers.

Originally posted by Fran View Post

There is a mac refurb shop online somewhere. A few mac enthusiasts I used to know loved it.

Do you know which one?

Thanks for the responses so far - doesn't have to be new btw - refurb is good.
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Fran replied

30 October 2007, 16:46
There is a mac refurb shop online somewhere. A few mac enthusiasts I used to know loved it.
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Moscow Mule replied

30 October 2007, 16:37
If you have a child, I think you can get education discounts.

Or you can buy refurbs from their web-shop.
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