Linux is to slow. Is mac mini better?

E_J_M_van_Vlijmen · January 15, 2014, 3:55pm

LS.,

I use a debian 32bits machine with a 2.5 MHz processor and 3G memory.
Xojo is to slow for me on this system.

Would it be fast enough on a Mac mini?
2,5-GHz dual-core Intel Core i5-processor
4 GB geheugen
OS X Mavericks

And if so, why would it be fast enough on that while specs are similar?

Christian_Schmitz · January 15, 2014, 4:04pm

Mac is the preferred platform for Xojo.
And such a Mac mini will have plenty of resources to run.

PS: Big screen is recommended for Xojo.

Lee_Page · January 15, 2014, 4:22pm

Cinema size screen recommend

Richard_Gorbutt · January 15, 2014, 5:25pm

Mac Mini works exceptionally well, yes.

Pat_Conarton · January 15, 2014, 6:20pm

I also am using a Mac mini with similar specifications, and it is more than fast enough for Xojo. The monitor I have connected to it is a 24-inch Dell U2412M IPS monitor, and the image quality is incredibly sharp, almost as good as a genuine Apple monitor. Although the 24-inch screen seems adequate, a 27-inch or larger monitor would be better.

Danny_Coyle · January 15, 2014, 7:06pm

One of my Macs is an older 2010 mini. I’m always surprised at just how quick it is. The newer ones are even quicker. As a bonus, if you want to continue using Linux, you can run it from within VirtualBox (free), Parallels (my choice), or VMWare Fusion (also very good). If you ever need a performance boost, I would suggest upgrading RAM to 8GB. Big difference on large photo libraries for example.