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Date:         Tue, 26 Mar 2002 08:26:33 -0500
Reply-To:     Greg <kessler@OHIO.EDU>
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From:         Greg <kessler@OHIO.EDU>
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I tried to resist, but have to get in on this one.

I happen to manage a couple of computer labs at my university and work extensively in both platforms (actually others as well, but this argument is like a ford/chevy debate isn't it?). Anyway, running open and classroom labs, faculty offices, etc. we are always faced with problems such as viruses, file conflicts, disk errors...you name it. When these things happen on a Windows machine it may require reinistalling hardware, reconfiguring the system, reboot, rinse, reboot, repeat....when they happen on a mac they tend to require one or two clicks of a mouse to correct. If a reboot is required (sorry, restart) that's almost certain to clear things up.

There is a second mouse button, it is called the control key on the keyboard. I don;t often feel a need to use it, but also have the option to get a multibutton mouse if need be. There is also the ability to recognize those documents/disks/whatever that don't appear, are often corrupted, or unreadable by a Win machine, yet were MADE on a windows machine in a windows format. A mac can often open such files, repair them rewrite and then the said offender is ready to retun to its feable little world...Try this the other way around.

As far as software goes, I think this is an argument akin to suggesting that the more cable channels you have the better (shocking as it may be, I exist outside of the cable world) I have mac software to do everything from graphics, multimedia development, business management, standard database and word processing as well as things that can't easily (*or cheaply) be done on another platform such as Quicktime Virtual Reality development, Video and sound editing, and 3D rendering...I am not sure what other software people might need...we even have our own version of virus (er, I mean outlook) express...ow whatever they are calling that crappy package these days.

Just because the corporate design wasn't as well thought out does not mean that the product was inferior, kinda reminds me of a certain vehicle I know of...

Greg

86 Westy 73 Thing 99 Subaru 02 dual processor G4 mac 01 Titanium powerbook 00 G3 linux (mac) 01 Gateway Pentium (usually resting)

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>I first did graphics work on a Mac. Wasn't too sure about this IBM clone >thing, but now I'll never go back. Can't imagine a computer with only one >button on the mouse. Also can't imagine a company making a mouse that looks >and feels like a hockey puck. > >Karl Wolz

Stephanie, er sorry- Karl, If that's your biggest hangup on Macs, you're a little outdated. With USB, you can use any old Microsoft comfy-ergo-30 button- USB mouse you like. Roller ball, optical or whatever.... So, might as well rush out and get a fancy new iMac.

I share my DSL connection with the PC repair shop next door to us and they are constantly trying to regain their connection- running over and checking my router settings and reconfiguring their TCP/IP.... I just sit there and delete vanagon cooling problem messages on my Powerbook while they are pulling their hair out. I have no problem finding the applications to handle my reservations, accounting (MYOB AccountEdge is a dream!) and web site management. I have 6 Macs, and love them all.... even if Steve Jobs is a kook. :-) Go Macintosh


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