Hello. I am thinking about getting a Mac, but I have a few questions. I am a looooooong time PC user. As a matter of fact, I am a computer science graduate and have programmed on nothing but UNIX Systems and Windows Systems. I need to know if I can still program using a Mac in such languages as C, C++, and Java. As well as, other languages I am trying to learn such as PHP, JavaScript, DHTML, and Perl. I have looked at Apple's site and they talk about it somewhat but most of it is Objective C and there is little or no talk of C++. I couldn't find much on PHP or Perl. There were Databases I could install so that is a plus.
In addition to that, I was wondering how stable the laptops are? I have never owned a laptop, and kind of want to get a wireless router and hook it up to that for use in the living room. I have looked around on Apple's Discussion site and found that many of the logic boards on those computers fail pretty frequently and the hard drives melt due to excess heat. How true is that?
I really like the Mac line and have really grown quite fond of them, but they are rather expensive. I was hoping to get a G3 iBook to save some money, but was worried about reliability and speed. I wasn't sure if the iBook was powerful enough for occasionally programming and web surfing. Also, I keep hearing rumors about new laptops coming out and Apple getting rid of the G3 line all together. I am more worried about buying a new laptop and then two months later the new iBook is for sale. Switching has become quite worrisome. Thanks for your help and listening to my worrisome ramblings.
Nathan
In addition to that, I was wondering how stable the laptops are? I have never owned a laptop, and kind of want to get a wireless router and hook it up to that for use in the living room. I have looked around on Apple's Discussion site and found that many of the logic boards on those computers fail pretty frequently and the hard drives melt due to excess heat. How true is that?
I really like the Mac line and have really grown quite fond of them, but they are rather expensive. I was hoping to get a G3 iBook to save some money, but was worried about reliability and speed. I wasn't sure if the iBook was powerful enough for occasionally programming and web surfing. Also, I keep hearing rumors about new laptops coming out and Apple getting rid of the G3 line all together. I am more worried about buying a new laptop and then two months later the new iBook is for sale. Switching has become quite worrisome. Thanks for your help and listening to my worrisome ramblings.
Nathan