Acquiring MacOS skills on a different device is possible.
Acquiring MacOS skills on a different device is possible.
Good morning. Your company recently acquired another business, and they’re currently running MacOS systems. As a lead engineer, I’ll take charge of maintaining these devices. My challenge is that I haven’t used an Apple OS since an Apple II. Could you help me get up to speed with a new operating system? I’m open to any solution—whether purchasing a Mac or learning how to install it myself—to ensure I can handle the task confidently and avoid appearing unprepared.
Use the operating system directly on your device for the best experience. While you can set up macOS in a virtual machine, it won’t give you the full feel of the platform, especially missing features like graphics acceleration. If your organization offers you a Mac, go for it. Are you aware of how long these Macs have been around?
The oldest device is around 2 to 3 years new, while the latest models are up-to-date and don't use the M1 CPU.
Could you send me your work so I can earn you a Mac? I hope they’ll provide you with the tools to learn effectively.
I don’t need to be overly concerned. You’ll adjust once you see the first maintenance run. It might slow things down initially, but your boss should get it.
Check these kinds of videos to understand how they function. I was thinking about purchasing an M1 MacBook, went to the store and didn’t even know how to close the windows or manage files, lol. You can search online for topics that catch your interest—like deleting programs, setting up IDEs or frameworks, etc.—until you finally get a Mac. It’s a more affordable option than buying one outright, or as some suggested, ask the company to buy it for you or at least help cover part of the costs.