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Re:Why are we all moving away from Apple? by overcast on Thursday January 12, 2017 @12:24PM (#13384167)
Sorry, tell me about the better development environment. Especially if one needs xCode? What are you getting that exists on there, that doesn't exist on MacOS?
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Re:Why are we all moving away from Apple? by sfifs on Thursday January 12, 2017 @12:56PM (#13384466)
Isn't XCode a completely artificial barrier?

In Linux and Windows, it's always possible to compile for any platform, at the worst using a VM

Essentially Apple is exploiting its developer community by decreeing that you must use a Mac to develop for iOS giving it guaranteed sales.

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Re:Why are we all moving away from Apple? by akitaonrails on Thursday January 12, 2017 @12:50PM (#13384403)
That's one of the points. Back then, using Xcode and develop for iOS were bonuses, yet another reason to buy a Mac. These days, it feels more like I am obligated to buy a Mac if I want to develop for iOS. Not the same pleasure it once was.
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