Mac OS X Vs Window OS

ad-vuth · Posted: Tue Mar 14, 2006 11:05 pm Post subject: Mac OS X Vs Window OS

Just one doubt here:
will a programmer's life be easier on Mac or Window?
what do you think?

Singachea · fourth grade Joined: 19 Nov 2005 Posts: 258

guitarman · fourth grade Joined: 04 Nov 2005 Posts: 728

interesting topics Smile

I, myself have a mac but rarely use it. May be the Mac that I have is too slow and out of date and hence I always find it better to use my Windows OS.

About programming in Mac, I have no idea but What I do know is that Mac usually used for Designer and Media works. Xai, my home mate, is a film editor and he explains that Mac is useful to store large file and to convert files into a digital format. So ya,, I think it makes sense to use Mac for such movie editing environment.

Ya, Chea I also think algorithm is the root to good programming. If you have a good algorithm skill, you would develop a very robust application.

Ad-vuth, are you working on Mac right now?

ad-vuth · Posted: Wed Mar 15, 2006 12:24 am Post subject:

hmm, I might switch from window to Mac in the near future as i want to experience a new environment. but i'm not sure if Mac is a robust platform that supports most of the programming or scripting languages which Window does. Anyway, does Mac support Microsoft office or it has its own office? do you know that?

guitarman · fourth grade Joined: 04 Nov 2005 Posts: 728

It's a good thing to want to experience many platform. It will definitely helps you out in the long run.

Yes, Mac does support Windows Office (I think you may have to surf many website for more info on how to download one) FOr mine, it's already built in with Ms Office.

I think it has a scripting language called AppleScript. It may be similar to window scripting host which allows you to perform daily automate task easier.

Check the link to developer site here> http://www.apple.com/macosx/developertools/

Singachea · fourth grade Joined: 19 Nov 2005 Posts: 258

Why don't you try Linux? Most of software in windows can found their competitors in Linux. The good thing is that all are free and up to date.

ad-vuth · Posted: Wed Mar 15, 2006 1:04 am Post subject:

guitarman · fourth grade Joined: 04 Nov 2005 Posts: 728

I think it's possible to develop web on Mac platform.
Check this link: http://developer.apple.com/internet/overview.html

guitarman · fourth grade Joined: 04 Nov 2005 Posts: 728

Hey vuth, how's the progress? You decide to buy Mac?

Singachea · fourth grade Joined: 19 Nov 2005 Posts: 258

I tried to used Mac at the displayed booth a few days ago, but I was lost. I think Linux is still better.

What is the special thing about Mac?