Mac vs PC for Programming

[Lilly]

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@Ethan_Hunt

you guys didn’t knew about this? how is that even possible.

I do not stay updated much

@MustafaQuraishi

@Lilly - I would suggest you should try cloud9 for a while. Given that you want to get taste of linux development, there you will find all the ingredients that you need without making a decision of what computer to buy.

Cloud9 provides mysql db and the command prompt. You can install maven (I guess it comes pre-installed but you can check with **which maven **command).

Use maven to build your projects and manage your dependencies. You can install tomcat via apt-get and i guess you will be good to go …

One thing I should tell you that Cloud9 doesn’t have any pre-built java stack, so you might have to struggle a bit.

We use Maven dependencies but I would have too look for further information regarding Cloud9.

@us1415

When it comes to building the products and manage dependencies I love ant-ivy. Thats what we use with our java products along with Artifactory and Jenkins.

Artifactory, Jenkins and Ant are the ones we use as well.

[us1415]

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@Lilly

Artifactory, Jenkins and Ant are the ones we use as well.

If you use the rest it should be really easy to incorporate ivy in there. Lucky for you I was the one who set it up for my department so I can help you with it.

[Lilly]

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@us1415

If you use the rest it should be really easy to incorporate ivy in there. Lucky for you I was the one who set it up for my department so I can help you with it.

thanks, I got each and everything already set up, I just see and use these things, unaware of their background . Slowly slowly picking up, loads to learn.

[Monk]

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FedoraCore 20 32bit

[NaMaan]

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Have you looked in to NodeJS ?

If you are a new programmer then I think you’ll really like it . Its based on Java Script so its pretty straight forward . Easy to setup , and you can write your programs for any platform . Plus it pays good

[MustafaQuraishi]

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@NaMaan

Have you looked in to NodeJS ?

If you are a new programmer then I think you’ll really like it . Its based on Java Script so its pretty straight forward . Easy to setup , and you can write your programs for any platform . Plus it pays good

if you are using one of the cloud VM’s that i suggested (Cloud9, Koding, Nitrous) you can have your NodeJS stack with one click and your servers/editor/environment will be ready in 1 minute. You can delete/recreate whenever you want + you can always hook it up with github or bitbucket

[Lilly]

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@NaMaan

Have you looked in to NodeJS ?

If you are a new programmer then I think you’ll really like it . Its based on Java Script so its pretty straight forward . Easy to setup , and you can write your programs for any platform . Plus it pays good

Not yet, people use it at work and heard about it.

[Lilly]

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Finally deciding to get a MAC and the description is here

13-inch: 2.7GHz
with Retina display

Specifications

• 2.7GHz dual-core Intel Core i5
• Turbo Boost up to 3.1GHz
• 8GB 1866MHz LPDDR3 memory
• 128GB PCIe-based flash storage[SUP]1[/SUP]
• Intel Iris Graphics 6100
• Built-in battery (10 hours)[SUP]2[/SUP]
• Force Touch trackpad

Product information

The New MacBook Pro with Retina display
The 13.3-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display packs the latest technology into a thin and light package. Powered by a fifth generation Intel Core i5 processor and Intel Iris graphics, the MacBook Pro with Retina display includes a pressure-sensitive Force Touch trackpad, faster than ever all-flash memory and a long battery life to keep you going on the road.
Retina display
With over four million pixels on show, the Retina display on MacBook Pro is positively stunning. Designed to ensure that your eyes won’t be able to discern individual pixels from a normal viewing distance, images take on a new level of realism, while text is sharp and clear. Colours on the Retina display are rich and vibrant, while a high contrast ratio makes blacks appear blacker and whites whiter. It also includes IPS technology to enable a clear view from angles as wide as 178-degrees.
Force Touch Trackpad
With the Force Touch trackpad, Apple has pushed the trackpad further than ever. It’s been refined to provide a responsive, uniform click, no matter where you press. However, the force sensors add a new dimension to using a trackpad, detecting the amount of pressure you’re applying to open new possibilities. Use different levels of pressure for new capabilities, such as previewing a file or quickly looking up a definition of a word. It’ll also provide haptic feedback- a tactile response to help you feel the action you’re choosing. Force Touch also works in addition to the intuitive multi-touch gestures that already help you get around your MacBook with ease.
Fifth-generation Intel processors
Intel’s fifth generation dual-core i5 processor will let you take your most demanding apps on the road. It provides stunning performance that uses Hyper-Threading technology to allow you to multi-task and work on intensive applications without experiencing any lag. Applications run faster and more efficiently than before. So everything you normally do on a computer you can do even quicker, from web browsing to video editing. Add to this 8GB of RAM and you’ll find performance is smooth even when you’ve got a variety of apps open.
Intel Iris Graphics
Intel’s fifth generation processors work with Intel Iris graphics to deliver eye popping graphics and incredible multimedia experiences, without the need for an additional graphics card.
Powerful and Portable
MacBook Pro with Retina display somehow manages to squeeze more power into a smaller space than ever, making it thin and light enough to take with you. Every millimetre has been carefully considered to maximise performance and minimise size, while bulky legacy components have been removed in favour of newer, higher performance technologies. You won’t even have to worry about running out of power after a few hours use, thanks to the long lasting battery life of up to 10 hours of web browsing.
The Latest, Fastest Technology
Packed with the newest and best technology, MacBook Pro with Retina display makes quicker work of everything. As well as fifth generation Intel Core processors, MacBook Pro with Retina display includes super fast PCIe-based flash storage for lightning quick load times, 802.11ac Wi-Fi to ensure rapid networking and two Thunderbolt 2 ports for swift data transfer through a wired connection.
Mac OS X Yosemite
OS X Yosemite helps to bring iOS and OS X devices together. It’s packed full of features that will help you take full advantage of your hardware, without compromising on looks or ease of use. It works with your processor to give you the best possible experience and will keep everything up to date, even when it’s in sleep mode.

OS X lets you control your Mac with simple, intuitive gestures. Your favourite apps are easy to reach in the Dock, while Launchpad provides quick access to everything. Finder makes it easy to browse and organise your files, with Spotlight ensuring that searching for documents and apps is effortless. It comes with amazing apps like Pages, Numbers, iPhoto, iMovie and Garageband that give you the platform you need for productivity and creativity, with more great apps are available for download from the App Store.

If you own and iPhone, iPad or iPod touch running iOS 8, then you can move between devices in even smarter ways. Make and receive iPhone calls on your Mac, even if your iPhone is in another room. Send and receive both iMessage and SMS text messages on your Mac. Start an email, document or browsing session on one device and instantly pick it up on another.
Apps Included
| Safari | Mail | iBooks | Mac App Store | iPhoto | iMovie | GarageBand | Pages | Numbers | Keynote | Maps | Calendar | FaceTime | Messages | Contacts | Reminders | Preview | Notes | iTunes | Game Center | Time Machine | Photo Booth |
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Accessories IncludedPower adaptor, AC wall plug and power leadBattery life InformationUp to 10 hours wireless web browsing or 12 hours of iTunes movie playbackBluetooth Enabled InformationYes - 4.0BrandApple
Camera (front-facing)Information720p facetime HD cameraCamera (rear-facing)InformationNoCD/DVD/Blu-ray DriveInformationNoComputer Support Helpline InformationFree 90 day computer supportDimensionsH1.8 x W31.4 x D21.9cmEthernet Port InformationNoFinishAluminiumGraphics card InformationIntel Iris Graphics 6100Graphics card type InformationSharedHard drive Information128GB PCIe-based Flash StorageHeadphone socketYesKeyboardFull-size backlit keyboard with 79 keys, including 12 function keys and four arrow keys (inverted “T” arrangement) with ambient light sensorManufacturer Part Number (MPN)MF839B/AMemory (RAM) Information8GBMemory Card Slots InformationSD Memory Card (SDHC, SDXC compatible)Model name / numberMacBook Pro with Retina Display (March 2015)NFC enabled InformationNoOperating system InformationMac OS X YosemitePorts Information2x USB 3.0, 2x Thunderbolt 2, 1x HDMIProcessor Information5th generation dual-core Intel Core i5Processor speed Information2.7GHz to 3.1GHz with Turbo BoostScreen finish InformationGlossScreen Resolution Information2560 x 1600 pixelsScreen size Information13.3"Screen TypeLED-backlit Retina display with IPS technologySoundBuilt-in stereo speakersTouch ScreenNoTrackpadForce Touch trackpad for precise cursor control and pressure-sensing capabilities; enables force clicks, accelerators, pressure-sensitive drawing and Multi-Touch gesturesVoice RecognitionNoWeight1.57kgWireless Display InformationYes- Via Apple TV & AirPlayWireless networkingWi-Fi- 802.11a/b/g/n/ac

Any reviews ?

[us1415]

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oh....you went to the dark side.....:)

[MustafaQuraishi]

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@Lilly ... now you are one of "those" people.

[Lilly]

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Ahh you guys :hinna:

[Lilly]

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@us1415

oh…you went to the dark side…

I just copied the info

[MustafaQuraishi]

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@Lilly

Ahh you guys :hinna:

thats what happen when you talk own a macbook and talk to a linux developer! … they look at you as an alien!

[Ethan_Hunt]

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not getting a surface pro 3 in this day and age.

[Lilly]

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thats what happen when you talk own a macbook and talk to a linux developer! ... they look at you as an alien!

Just like promoting own business , where to go >>>>>

not getting a surface pro 3 in this day and age.

No to surface pro 3

[Lilly]

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This makes me go for a laptop (12GB RAM) again

[Monk]

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windows girl ,linux problems on the news.

[Ethan_Hunt]

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No to surface pro 3

Astaghfirullah.

personally waiting for surface pro 4

[us1415]

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@Lilly

I just copied the info

lol…I didnt say it like that. I meant you went to apple which is even worse since its too expensive but I will give props to apple to have total control over their hardware and software. I would love to get a mac if I had the money.

[Lilly]

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@Monk

windows girl ,linux problems on the news.

Hahah I will not say much

@Ethan_Hunt

Astaghfirullah.

personally waiting for surface pro 4

I already own a tablet , this is why i am just looking for a laptop.

@us1415

lol…I didnt say it like that. I meant you went to apple which is even worse since its too expensive but I will give props to apple to have total control over their hardware and software. I would love to get a mac if I had the money.

It’s just that few of my mates own MAC and they love it, i thought to go for it. Remember, students are rich especially when they are living with parents.

What 12GB RAM laptop would you go for?