Developing apps?

[Kaitlyn2004]

I want to start developing apps for the iPhone but I am on Windows. Am I out of luck?

[sportsfan12321]

I'm in the same situation. People are saying the SDK won't come to windows for a long time. However, there is an OSX emulator for windows, which may be able to run it. I think someone tried but I'm not sure if it worked. Don't hold your breath for this one.

[Kaitlyn2004]

What about linux (since they're similar) ?

Or, any idea on how to get a cheap mac to develop on?

[kisstine]

What about linux (since they're similar) ?

Or, any idea on how to get a cheap mac to develop on?

Do you have a Freecycle group in your area? You could post a "wanted" listing (be sure to include why you want it and what you're planning to do). There's always a chance that someone will have one they're planning to replace and be excited to help you out.

If you aren't familiar with Freecycle, you can read about the organization and search for groups in you area at www.freecycle.org

[Kaitlyn2004]

Thanks kisstine

What about one of those new "subnotebooks"?

Would the Eee or Aspire One run OS X?

[Owgasm]

Well, i'm looking out for a mac now :)
Just for this.

[Lincoln]

Thread moved to Developers forum.

The iPhone SDK is for OS X only presently. It will not be ported to Windows for quite some time, if ever. Note that any links to illegally running Mac OS X will be removed.

[iMerlin]

Ive been doing a lot of reading about this lately. Im on the verge of buying a mac just to program apps for the iPhone also. Ive read that any emulator will not work with the SDK. So dont bother going that route.
You could buy a mac mini which runs OS X and then just connect that to your current keyboard, mouse and monitor. The mac mini runs about 600.

[sportsfan12321]

I'm thinking of buying a used powerbook myself. In college + got a new desktop recently, so my budget's pretty small.

[jackz5o]

Ive been doing a lot of reading about this lately. Im on the verge of buying a mac just to program apps for the iPhone also. Ive read that any emulator will not work with the SDK. So dont bother going that route.
You could buy a mac mini which runs OS X and then just connect that to your current keyboard, mouse and monitor. The mac mini runs about 600.

Same, I'm looking at the $400 Mac Mini, I don't need anything too fast... just something with OS X on it :laugh2:

[iMerlin]

Same, I'm looking at the $400 Mac Mini, I don't need anything too fast... just something with OS X on it :laugh2:

Somehow Ive talked myself into getting a MacBook Pro. :smile: I think Im gonna wait till September though, I hear they are coming out with the new ones then.
Until then Ill just keep reading tutorials on Objective-C and Cocoa and hopefully by the time I get my Mac Ill have a pretty good understanding of the basics Ill just dive right in.

[eqix]

Does the SDK work on a PowerPC Mac? I read somewhere that it had to be an Intlo mac running Leopard; I've seen some PowerPC macs with Leopard on eBay? Any thoughts if those would be ok to run the iPhone SDK?

[drumthrasher109]

1. Install OS X on your PC.
2. Download/install the SDK.

You're done.

[jsarmien]

Are you developing apps now Merlyn ? If you do i need help.
Thank you very much,

Jsarmien.

[redbotsoftware]

Does the SDK work on a PowerPC Mac? I read somewhere that it had to be an Intlo mac running Leopard; I've seen some PowerPC macs with Leopard on eBay? Any thoughts if those would be ok to run the iPhone SDK?

No PowerPC. You will need an Intel mac.

The way I see it, macs are expensive because they only sell them with the latest chips and technology. But on the Windows side you have companies that use much older technology and chips. So you can save money by buying used, there are several retailers that specialize in refurb and used macs. And at least they are built well, I bought a few over the years and have been happy with it. Just google it.

[iMerlin]

Are you developing apps now Merlyn ? If you do i need help.
Thank you very much,

Jsarmien.

I wish I had the time. I still have full intentions of developing apps, just a matter of time I guess.

The only help I can give you is to tell you to sign up with Apple for the dev program. They have so much fricken info online I was shocked. You should be able to get a good start there.

[Neverlift]

Make sure you buy a Mac with an Intel processor or you will NOT be able to run the iPhone SDK/Xcode. I bought a Mac mini 1.83ghz core duo with 2gig ram for $400 and it runs like a champ!