System requirements and restrictions
You can run Titanium on Mac, Windows PC, or Linux. Great; however, your choice of operating system may restrict the types of app you can develop, as not all emulators are available on all operating systems. Apple only releases the SDK for iOS on its operating system.
Tip
If you don't have a Mac but would like to release your code on iOS, then you can rent a Mac from MacinCloud (http://www.macincloud.com/). You can install Titanium Studio with the Apple SDK. It is slower than having a Mac of your own, but cheaper if you only need a short-term solution.
The following table shows what is available on which operating system:
|
Operating system |
Android emulator |
iOS emulator |
|---|---|---|
|
Mac OS X |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Windows |
Yes |
No |
|
Linux |
Yes |
No |
The Appcelerator site states that the minimum memory required to run Titanium is 2 GB. It is advisable to have at least 4 GB of memory, especially if you plan to run the Android emulator.
Tip
You do not need a Google developer account to install and use Titanium within the emulator, but if you plan to release code or run the app on a device, then you do. If you are serious about writing an app, it's a good idea to get an account. You cannot download the iOS SDK without purchasing the iOS developer program membership, so you will need it before beginning to write apps for iOS.
