Ruby on Rails

On 25 February 2014 22:00, Jason Hsu, Rubyist <jhsu802701@gmail.com> wrote:
> I realize this is off-topic, but I understand that an overwhelming majority
> of Rubyists use Mac computers and not PCs.

Are you sure about that? Many do certainly, but I doubt whether it is
an overwhelming majority, if it is a majorrity at all.

> I currently use Linux-powered PCs.

Very sensible.

> Yes, I ditched Windows years ago just like many of you. Using Linux on
> a used PC is the cheapest way to compute. (I've been able to buy a 4 or
> 5-year-old PC that works for as little as $40-$50.)
>
> I'm interested in purchasing a Mac to put myself on the same page as other
> software developers. (I'm used to Linux distros that provide the look and
> feel of Windows XP.) I will use the Mac for software development projects,
> but I intend to stick with my Linux-powered PCs for general computing. (I
> don't want to get locked into the Mac world, because it's so much more
> expensive. Also, there is a case to be made for being versatile.)

Is there that much advantage to using a Mac over PC? There are some
very nice tools certainly, but are they sufficient to spend the money
if all the Mac is to be used for is Rails development? Exactly what
benefit do you hope to get?

Colin

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