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I wanted to know.., whether there is any alternative to Xcode ? Im probably looking out for a IDE on Linux.

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Unless you are targeting jailbroken iPhones, you must have Xcode for signing and provisioning iPhone applications. You'll need the appropriate Cocoa Touch libraries that are only available on the Mac. Also, you'll have no method for running your code inside of a simulator. The easiest/cheapest solution is to buy a cheap Mac (a Mac Mini can be had for under $600 using your current peripherals). Truly, if you're serious about iOS development, you need a Mac (and Xcode).

Here's another similar SO question.

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By the iPhone tag you have on your post, I'm assuming you're looking for something to make iPhone apps. As far as I know, Xcode is the only program that includes the SDK.

I would go out and buy a Mac mini, or even an older Intel Mac, just make sure it can run Snow Leopard.

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I have not been on Linux in a while. But I remember Anjuta being my favorite pick for IDE's.

Anjuta is the only development environment that may do Objective-C, I think KDevelop used to but does not anymore.

You might check out http://www.gnustep.org/ see if they have more information.

But as for developing on the iPhone. Xcode is the only "Official" developer tool for iPhone.