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230 PointsDo 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
5,390 PointsThere are ways to get around it, but those methods are not very good. I highly recommend getting a new Mac.
James Barnett
39,199 PointsShort 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
6,369 PointsNice link. Thank you James
Ryan Solverson
230 PointsThanks everyone
James Barnett
39,199 Points@Alex - macincloud.com looks like a very cool way to develop iOS apps.
Alex Hedley
16,381 PointsYeah I'd read up on it a while ago, nice idea if you don't have/want the hardware - plus accessible anywhere