| > so selling a computer that's good for software development is also an investment in the future of those platforms I'm at a loss as-to why folks still don't "get it" that Apple has never been friendly to their developers. They still don't see developers as their primary target, evidenced by all of the things they've done lately to OSX/macOS, the until-recent ban of virtualizing OSX/macOS, non-replaceable hardware components, etc. > Also, Apple's flagship products, the iPhone and iPad, require a Mac to develop for That's not a technical limitation - that's a planned sales channel limitation. Forcefully compelled to purchase their hardware every few years. It's very smart, from a sales perspective, but has nothing to do with Apple favoring developers (actually, one could strongly argue the opposite simply due to this fact). > A MacBook Pro is standard issue for developers at most companies Just because this occurs doesn't mean Apple thinks developers are their primary target for their hardware. It's likely safe to say that no one on HN is in the target demographic for Apple hardware. We aren't "normal" users, and we must admit it. Calls for developer-oriented gear isn't going to come to fruition simply by wishing it. I agree, it would be nice if they did view developers as being an important demographic, but sadly, there is more evidence to the contrary. > Why not? That seems to be a good question for Mr. Cook and gang. |