Mac vs. Linux for Python Development

[Günther Dietrich]

twiz <twizansk at gmail.com> wrote:

>I've been developing with python recreationally for a while on Ubuntu but will 
>soon be transitioning to full-time python development.  I have the option of 
>using a Mac or Ubuntu environment and I'd like to hear any thoughts on the 
>pros and cons of each.

I've been working with Windows, Unix/Linux (X) and Max OS since 1989. In 
my experience the GUI of Mac OS is the most user friendly of the the 
three.


>Specifically, how's the support for numpy and scipy?  
>How are the IDEs?
>
>Since I generally like working with a Mac, I'd like to hear if there are any 
>significant downsides to python dev on OsX.  

Eclipse and the PyDev and MercurialEclipse plug-ins are available for 
Windows, Linux and Mac OS.
So, if I had the choice, I would go with the Mac.



Best regards,

Günther