Will the SDK ever get ported to Windows?

iMerlin · 08-05-2008, 10:09 AM

The title says it all. Im very interested in developing apps for the iPhone. I have a couple of good ideas I wouldnt mind trying out. But I dont have a Mac. Anyone know if Apple ever plans on porting the SDK to Windows. Or do I have to shell out the cash for a Mac??

aenti · 08-05-2008, 10:41 AM

I don't think it will.
I heard it has to do with the iPhone's os, but that could be complete bull/

iMerlin · 08-05-2008, 10:59 AM

Well, I better get a solid gold idea for an app then, so I can justify spending a couple grand on a new Mac!

dcom · 08-05-2008, 11:36 AM

You never need a good excuse for getting a Mac, especially with programs like VMWare Fusion that let you run Windows programs.

up10ad · 08-05-2008, 11:59 AM

Since the iPhone runs OS X the best a Windows PC could do is emulate that OS. Development has to be done on the OS that will run the software. Get a Mac, you will love it (from a Win user since 1982).

iMerlin · 08-05-2008, 01:47 PM

Ive been wanting a Mac for a while now. Ever since I used it for one of my graphics design classes back in the 90s. But I spend way to much money on electronics and my wife is not to fond of that fact. Ive been trying to ease her into the idea by telling her I can make money doing it (hopefully) but she isnt buying into that.

aenti · 08-05-2008, 01:50 PM

Just keep in mind programming won't be a cinch. A lot of people here think they could just pick it up and develop apps.
If spending the money is such a huge deal, why not pair with a developer and get him/her to develop your app? There are developers at EIC...

iMerlin · 08-05-2008, 04:53 PM

Originally Posted by aenti

Just keep in mind programming won't be a cinch. A lot of people here think they could just pick it up and develop apps.
If spending the money is such a huge deal, why not pair with a developer and get him/her to develop your app? There are developers at EIC...

Ive thought about that too. Im pretty good with code and with learning new code. So I actually am interested in the developement of the apps. I dont think it will be easy by any chance, but I would love to give it a try.

styfle · 08-05-2008, 04:55 PM

my guess is that apple doesnt want developers making apps for the iphone (running mobile os x) if they dont have os x

aenti · 08-05-2008, 04:56 PM

Originally Posted by up10ad

Since the iPhone runs OS X the best a Windows PC could do is emulate that OS. Development has to be done on the OS that will run the software. Get a Mac, you will love it (from a Win user since 1982).

You should have read this first styfle.