Are there any "successful" startups that use PC's anymore?

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=4987416

by quitegone • 14 years ago

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It seems as every single office I see of startups consist of macs and only macs. Whatever happened to the PC? or do they only exist in the corporate world?

kombinatorics• 14 years ago

Everyone knows PCs are the superior machines. However, Macs get things done, in a very simple elegant way. Also, a Mac is needed for iOS app development. Macs can also be used for Android development. Win, win. Most start ups are based on mobile app development now days.

friendofasquid• 14 years ago

I get the strong feeling that Stack Exchange is PC-heavy. They seem to be very much in the Microsoft ecosystem.

true_religion• 14 years ago

I think its the startup equivilent of "no one has ever gotten fired for buying IBM".

When you need a developer machine, and don't have the time or care to research the build quality, configurations, etcetera of various PCs in order to maximize value then you simply buy a Mac.

You pay a premium, but get a machine that will at least be adequate.

debacle• 14 years ago

Yes. Of the programmers I know, the split is probably 60/30/10 PC/Mac/Linux.

The programmers I know who use Macs tend to be typical Mac users who happen to program, not people who chose the Mac because it was the best programming device.

Are there any "successful" startups that use PC's anymore?

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