[Hidden-tech] Mac or PC?

[Chris Hoogendyk]

Peter Pelland wrote:
> I hate to venture into this can of worms. 

ahh, but you did. ;-)

> I started in graphic design in 1980, back in the days of film, light 
> tables, and X-Acto knives. When I took my company digital in 1991, I 
> labored over the old Windows vs. Mac decision and consulted with 
> nearly every "expert" in the area. I made the decision back then to 
> buck the trends and to go all Windows. Every one of those "experts" 
> told me that "only an idiot would attempt to do serious graphic design 
> work on the Windows platform". Most of those people, as far as I know, 
> are now doing their best to sell cars, sell real estate, or wait on 
> tables.

17 years later? I kind of doubt you've tracked them all and can 
truthfully say that. A number of people on this list have been around 
that long, are still around as professionals, and still use and advocate 
for Macs in the Graphic Arts. I went digital in the Graphic Arts in 1987 
and was in that business sector through 1997, though I had shifted more 
into the IT and software support arena. Since I had to support graphic 
artists working both on Macs and on PCs, I had a pretty good handle on 
the level of support required by those using PCs as well as the 
differences in ease of use and capability. I'm now pure IT, but I have 
family members in the Graphic Arts, and I stay in touch.

> I don't see any reason for you to change platform from what you find 
> familiar, 

Agreed. Familiarity is a trump card unless there are compelling reasons 
to change.

> but I would also advise you to ignore people who are obsessed with 
> their addictions. Those are my two cents ... and the last I'll have to 
> say on this topic.

Ignore people who speak with conviction?

I would say read commentary carefully. Look for what makes sense. Use 
your own judgment to balance all the information available and make a 
decision that works for you.



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