Using Mac OS X and Linux for a Business

[macuser1232]

Hey I was wondering if it would be feasible to have a programming business that uses only Mac computers and others with Linux distributions on them? I know unix and linux are quite similar so they probably would work fairly well together. By the way, let me just say that I despise Windows and don't really intend on using it much in the business world.

 

[miles01110]

Hey I was wondering if it would be feasible to have a programming business that uses only Mac computers and others with Linux distributions on them? I know unix and linux are quite similar so they probably would work fairly well together.

Sure. Plenty of Mac development studios get by on more or less only OS X.

By the way, let me just say that I despise Windows and don't really intend on using it much in the business world.

Don't plan on working for a larger company then.

 

[Vizin]

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[macuser1232]

Don't plan on working for a larger company then.

damnit. Well did you know that Google abadoned Windows and is now only using Mac operating systems and Linux distributions! Yeah Google! But, I mean I just really don't like using Windows for many reasons. I hope they lose populartiy over the next decade or two.

 

[maflynn]

^^ they are the exception, rather then the rule.

I'd choose a platform that best fits your needs and solves a problem, rather then some sort of emotional response to windows. That is, If windows has an app that makes your life a lot easier, or could help manage your company and one doesn't exist for OSX, why do without it because you hate windows. After all its just an operating system.

 

[macuser1232]

^^ they are the exception, rather then the rule.

I'd choose a platform that best fits your needs and solves a problem, rather then some sort of emotional response to windows. That is, If windows has an app that makes your life a lot easier, or could help manage your company and one doesn't exist for OSX, why do without it because you hate windows. After all its just an operating system.

true. but one conflict I am facing is being unable to program a certain programming language on a Mac but you can on Windows. If I was able to program it on Mac it would be a lot more efficient and fit my likings unlike Windows.

 

[ScoobyMcDoo]

true. but one conflict I am facing is being unable to program a certain programming language on a Mac but you can on Windows. If I was able to program it on Mac it would be a lot more efficient and fit my likings unlike Windows.

What language would that be?

 

[macuser1232]

What language would that be?

Well nevermind. I am actually focused on cross platform languages which means I an still use my Mac or Linux computer to program for Windows. I just need to have a windows VM or computer to test the program. But yeah since it's cross platform I should be fine.

 

[TacticalDesire]

Actually make up your mind on what you want to do and go from there. Pick an operating system based on what you need to do your job successfully and efficiently. Don't base it on emotion or what a single multi billion dollar company is doing.