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Why the hell are all app demos done using Macs?

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Re: Why the hell are all app demos done using Macs?

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I can say the same thing (open-source stacks) about Linux, and not many Linux demos are out there

Almost no-one uses Linux as their desktop. A lot of the UI tools don't work as well on Linux, or have no Linux versions at all.

An exception to prove your rule: I use Linux on all my desktops and servers. MacBook and iPad for demos and on the road. So yes, for those who watch my demos and presentations, they'd think that OS/X is the way to go.

Re: Why the hell are all app demos done using Macs?

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I can say the same thing (open-source stacks) about Linux, and not many Linux demos are out there

Almost no-one uses Linux as their desktop. A lot of the UI tools don't work as well on Linux, or have no Linux versions at all.

I always use Linux as my desktop - never touched a Mac except for when I use my brother's mbp and I only use windows for gaming. (though to be fair I am considering finally venturing into mac-land and getting a mbp for myself).

Re: Why the hell are all app demos done using Macs?

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I think a lot of hackers are using macs, and a lot of startups are using them too. It's part of the new "uniform" for startups.

The idea of a "hacker" and a "uniform" don't really seem to fit together.

edit: and actually, I think the whole "uniform" mentality is exactly the way that apple wants people to see its products, whereas that kind of thinking makes Linux users' skin crawl (at least this linux user's - coming on HN is making it harder and harder to make myself buy that mbp...)

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