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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