Re:Ask HN: I can SSH, code, write books on an iPad but why w...
by airhead969 on Wednesday March 24, 2021 @07:31PM
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Writing this on an iPad Pro 10.5".
The key combos on an iPad, even with an external keyboard, aren't perfect so SSHing isn't going to scale well.
It's easier just to use a regular computer than try to pretend an iPad can become a terminal. I should know, I've even tried developing over SSH from my iPhone with an Apple Magic Keyboard.
Just don't.
Use a laptop. If you don't like the built-in keyboard, get a USB or BT one.
The key combos on an iPad, even with an external keyboard, aren't perfect so SSHing isn't going to scale well.
It's easier just to use a regular computer than try to pretend an iPad can become a terminal. I should know, I've even tried developing over SSH from my iPhone with an Apple Magic Keyboard.
Just don't.
Use a laptop. If you don't like the built-in keyboard, get a USB or BT one.