On Jan 13, 2008, at 12:51 AM, Peter Mount wrote:
Hi
I'm tossing up whether to buy a Mac or to save my money and buy a
new PC and just have Linux and Windows on it. I've read that Safari
for Windows will help Web Developers without a Mac be able to
develop for that.
Is there a difference between Mac versions of browsers like Firefox
and Safari or can I safely develop in non Mac versions and expect my
web sites to behave the same on the Mac?
Currently my main OS is Kubuntu but I'll soon be trialling Red Hat
Desktop 5 Multi OS.
Thanks
I'm just going to echo alot of what people have already said... With a
Intel Mac you can run, Windows, OS X, and Unix (FreeBSD specifically I
believe) which is what the OS X operating system runs on-top/in-
conjunction with. There's also no need to anti-virus software/malware
detectors etc. etc. etc. on the mac unless you have installed windows
and are using it for more then just checking your pages. If all your
own browsing/email is done on the mac side I believe you are safe.
Also, one thing I haven't seen in this thread, is the fact that in a
few years when you look at updating the Mac you could possibly get a
decent amount for it. There was an article written I believe this past
spring/summer that suggested buying a Mac ended up being much cheaper
when compared to a equivalent windows computer including resale value.
Sorry no time right now to search it out.
Anyway... Just my 2ยข :) Been a Mac user all my life so please do take
that into consideration but I'll stand behind my claims :)
--
Jason Pruim
Raoset Inc.
Technology Manager
MQC Specialist
3251 132nd ave
Holland, MI, 49424
www.raoset.com
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