There has been a long debate about which is better “PC ” or “MAC”. Both are great in their own ways and can outsmart each other, but deep down even best of the best Mac’s fanboys know that Window based PC is an overall better choice.
In fact, sacrilege as it may be, you don’t even need a PC. Several developers we spoke to work on Macs, including Volume and Thomas Was Alone creator Mike Bithell, who told us 'I just prefer the.
Let me tell you 5 of many reasons that Windows PC is better than Mac:
1. Gaming on PCs is better:
Gaming has a long history with Pc, many people buy expensive Pc for gaming.PC as the same price as Mac book can easily run all new games available in the store.Pc also have the majority of games that aren’t even available on Mac.Mac has become famous over the year, they were too expensive when they were first introduced, so game developers never really showed interest in making games for Mac.
- You can run Mac OS X on a PC but not vice-versa, although OS X on a PC wouldn’t work as well as on a Mac. There are also differences in hardware in that Macs are only built by Apple, whereas PCs.
- Open a Mac app from an unidentified developer. If you try to open an app that isn’t registered with Apple by an identified developer, you get a warning dialog. This doesn’t necessarily mean that something’s wrong with the app. For example, some apps were written before developer ID registration began.
Also: 10 Reasons : Why should we use Linux?
2. Mac is Much Expensive:
This really isn’t surprising for anyone, people who have used both know that.MacBook Pro costs around $1,500, with that price you can get Pc with the way many features, which will be much smoother also for gaming and well you will sell it, you’ll get retailer price around $400 to $500 on both MAc and Pc so why not go for better? MacBook fanboys will say “it costs more because it holds more value” but some with no brain will choose Expensive Mac when they can get Beast Pc on that price.
3. Way Flexible Hardware:
By that, I mean in hardware flexibility Mac is nowhere near Pc.You can update hardware as you like SSD can be added easily, you can add more RAMs and you can change your graphic card when ever you like and if some thing breaks or stops working, you can just change it or repair it at low cost.With Mac, you can’t do any of this and if something stops working or you want to customize something, it can only be done by professionals.You can also assemble your Pc than buying a Pre-made one.
4. Mac Development is lacking:
For past 2-3 years, Apple really hasn’t shown any interest in MacBooks, they aren’t really improving them just minor upgrades have happened.All apple really focuses on is “IOS” and nothing more than that. On the other hand, Microsoft is really developing windows day by day.Most of the Softwares available in Market support windows, Mac also have much software available but they are nothing when compared to Windows. Freeware is also available for windows users, Pc have Programs around 50,000 Compatible with it and MAc only has around 5,000 which is a huge margin.
5. Microsoft Office is everything Mac doesn’t have:
Aside from Gaming, mostly people buy Windows PC for Office. It’s perfect for Spreadsheet, also Office has Calendar, presentation programs, and word processor. An office is the one of reliable software to this day.The majority know about Excel and that’s why people prefer it over many programs available in the market.Microsoft does have “Office” available for Mac but it lacks many features which users find annoying and prefer Pc over Mac.
Also, People find Macs easy to use but still everyone has a different mindset and people will buy what they like. But as far as I know, Windows Pc is a better choice, tell us which you like better Pc or Mac?
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As Web developers, we never stop hearing about the Mac. A lot of people love to talk about their Macs, but despite the “elite” status of the Apple computer, is there any need for a Web developer to splash money on one? A few weeks ago, Mark Nutter wrote here on Smashing Magazine in favor of swapping your PC for a Mac, and while some of his reasons are good, there are plenty of reasons to stick with (or switch back to!) Windows.
This article explores the best aspects of the Windows PC and, more importantly, the different apps that Web developers can use to become more efficient in their work. Every piece of software mentioned here is free to use.
Developer Tools
Notepad++ (code editor)
After looking at many text editors, Notepad++ is by far the best I’ve found. On top of the standard features you would expect from a great text editor, you can extend its functionality by installing any of the free plug-ins that suit you.
Some of the things that really make Notepad++ shine:
- FTP Synchronize. Allows you to connect to a server by FTP and edit files in Notepad++. Then when you save the file, it is automatically uploaded back to the server. No more saving files in an editor and then firing up a separate FTP client! Bonus: the FTP sync has “Keep Alive,” which pings the server at regular intervals to stop the connection from being closed.
- Document Compare. Open two versions of the same document and the differences between them are automatically highlighted. Great for finding out where a coding change has gone wrong!
- Code auto-completion. Auto-completion is a fairly standard feature, but with Notepad++ the code libraries can be downloaded from the website and updated manually. Keeping up to date with changes in the languages is easy then, and you can even write your own library file.
- Panel Views. Allows you to see two files at once, side by side. Hugely useful if you have a large monitor and want to make better use of all the space.
- Ctrl + D to duplicate a line It may sound simple but is surprisingly useful. As an example, it took two seconds to write out all the tags for this list!
Texter (text expander)
Texter is a free app from Lifehacker. It allows you to type a few characters, then hit Tab and have those characters replaced with a string of text. This is great for a lot of computer tasks (answering email most of all!), but the real advantage for developers is that Texter lets you specify key presses. For example, {HOME} is interpreted as pressing the Home button.
Take the following hot string:
When coding, I type the text of my paragraph, then add a space, press “p” and hit tab. Texter automatically puts the <p> at the start of the line and </p> at the end.
That’s just one example. I have about 35 different strings saved for use in coding, so the number of possible uses is huge.
WampServer (Apache, PHP and MySQL)
Installing a Web server on your local PC is great for development because you can test everything easily and instantly. No waiting on Web servers and dodgy Internet connections. WampServer packs an Apache, PHP and MySQl install all into one simple executable file, so your server will be up and running in five minutes tops.
Clipboard Manager
Clipboard Manager is a sidebar widget for Vista. It displays a snippet of the most recent items that you’ve copied. If you click one of the snippets, it is brought to the top of the clipboard, so when you hit Ctrl + V, you’ll paste that instead of what you copied last.
This is extremely useful when you are working on a document or script for re-arranging chunks of the page or copying properties from one object to another. Clipboard Manager cuts down drastically on the amount of time spent re-copying the same snippet again and again.
AutoHotkey (write your own shortcuts)
AutoHotkey allows you to create your own hot keys or remap existing ones. The scripts can be either extremely simple or quite complex. The Quickstart Guide walks you through everything you need to know.
One of the hot keys I use most is simple: pressing Caps Lock + W to close the current window. Anyone who is used to using Ctrl + W to close a tab in FireFox will find this very handy!
Syncback (automatic back-ups)
Everyone’s hard drive fails eventually. Online tools like Mozy and Dropbox are ideal for backing up critical files that you’re currently working on, but backing up everything on your hard drive to one of these tools just isn’t feasible for most people.
Syncback is a free tool from 2BrightSparks that automatically backs up all your files to an external drive. (A paid version is available as well, but the freeware is more than enough.)
You select which folders to back up, set when you want back-ups to take place and let Syncback do the work. Back-ups can be done manually or automatically, and only files that have changed will be copied, so it is very efficient after the first run. It will even email you a report if any errors occur during the backup, such as certain files not being able to be copied.
Windows Live Writer (blog posting)
Not every developer needs this, but many of us have our own blogs now. Windows Live Writer is a free tool to help you write blog posts.
The main advantage of this is that it accesses your website and re-creates your design in the program. You can then write your post directly onto the website background, so you can see everything about your post’s presentation and fix it easily.
Is that image too big? Or that paragraph too long? Seeing it for yourself is the best way to catch these flaws.
The Best Parts Of The Mac
OS X does some things very nicely. Thankfully, the best bits can all be re-created in Windows free of charge.
The Dock → RocketDock
The Dock is probably the most distinctive Mac feature. The large icons and easy access to them appeal to a lot of people
RocketDock brings the Dock to Windows beautifully. Drag and drop to re-arrange, position on any side of the monitor, minimize windows to the dock and more. The demo video from its website below shows RocketDock in action:
Pc Or Mac Laptop
#### Quicksilver → LaunchyLaunching applications from your keyboard is an extremely fast way to work. Mac users use Quicksilver for this, but Windows users can use Launchy. Launchy can be set to index only programs or include files as well. You also choose which directories it indexes. One of the best uses for it is to set up a directory of utility scripts
that you can execute from a few quick keystrokes in Launchy.For example, iTuny is a set of free scripts to control iTunes from Launchy. Now, if I want to skip to the next song, I hit Alt + Space to bring up Launchy and type “inext” to launch the iTunes Next script from iTuny. You can set up scripts for whatever you like, including shutting down and locking your machine.
Leopard Stacks → Stand-Alone Stack
Stacks are a great way to easily access your most commonly used files and programs.
Standalone Stack allows you to create your own stacks in Windows, either in the taskbar or on your desktop. And you can display the files in either a list or a grid, just like in Leopard. For anyone using Rocketdock, you can install the Stacks Docklet from Matonga to get stacks into your dock.
More Control Of Your Machine
Custom Visual Styles
VistaGlazz allows you to control the appearance of your Vista installation. You can create your own custom styles or download them for free. One of the best sources of styles is DeviantArt (which has some OS X styles, though they’re not as polished as the Vista versions!).
Another popular application for theming is WindowBlinds from Stardock, but you need to pay for it. You’ll find plenty of themes for it on DeviantArt as well.
More Hardware Options
Macs come with very few variations in hardware. You have a small selection and just have to choose whichever one is closest to what you need. Because anyone can develop hardware for Windows, the selection is much greater. And because of this competition between manufacturers, companies are forced to offer good value for your money.
That doesn’t just mean better specs for about half the price. Check out this new multi-touch HP laptop, which comes in under the cost of any MacBook. Search around and you will find the perfect machine for your needs.
Huge Range of Devices
On top of the core hardware, you have thousands of peripherals to choose from. For graphics designers, that means a massive selection of tablets. But there are a lot of other devices as well, right down to your mouse. I have a five-button mouse and just hit the extra buttons on either side for small tasks like going backward and forward in a Web browser and Windows Explorer. For developers who have to give regular presentations to clients, this nifty wireless mouse/remote control is ideal.
Conclusion
There are a lot of good things about the Mac, and it’s hard not to get a little excited about them each time you watch one of Apple’s big developer conferences.
Mac Os Developer Beta
What you have to remember is that at the end of the day, the operating system is a means to an end, not the end itself. Whichever system you choose should make your daily work (and play!) easier and more efficient. Windows combined with the great free software and tips I’ve found online allows me to work exactly the way I want. I wouldn’t dream of going back to a default Vista installation with no extras: the customized installation is worth so much more to me than either Windows or OS X on its own.
Pc Or Mac For Developers
We would love to hear what aspects of your operating system made you choose it (but not the flaws in the other one that made you not choose it!) and how you use it to work at your best.