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iOS

Posted by Ryan Solverson
Ryan Solverson
230 Points

Do I need a Mac to work through IOS Class?

Is there anyway I can use a PC to work through the course material?

7 Answers

Paul Dunahoo
Paul Dunahoo
5,390 Points
Paul Dunahoo
Paul Dunahoo
5,390 Points

There are ways to get around it, but those methods are not very good. I highly recommend getting a new Mac.

James Barnett
James Barnett
39,199 Points
James Barnett
James Barnett
39,199 Points

Short Answer: Yes, you need a Mac to develop for iOS.

Long Answer: If you a retail copy of OS X, a beefy enough computer and a lot of patience/tolerance for figuring stuff out using Google-Fu.

Here's a guide with the details on how to setup OS X as a VM.

George Drakakis
George Drakakis
6,369 Points
George Drakakis
George Drakakis
6,369 Points

Nice link. Thank you James

Ryan Solverson
Ryan Solverson
230 Points
Ryan Solverson
Ryan Solverson
230 Points

Thanks everyone

James Barnett
James Barnett
39,199 Points
James Barnett
James Barnett
39,199 Points

@Alex - macincloud.com looks like a very cool way to develop iOS apps.

Alex Hedley
Alex Hedley
16,381 Points
Alex Hedley
Alex Hedley
16,381 Points

Yeah I'd read up on it a while ago, nice idea if you don't have/want the hardware - plus accessible anywhere