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We are discussing what type of computers to install in a modest
computer teaching/research room. The obvious question is Mac vs. PC.
Since initial cost doesn't seem to be a major consideration, I think
I would consider iMacs (the new flat screen types), for the following
reasons:
1. Lower long term costs, due to higher reliability and less support needed.
2. Smaller footprint, leaving more lab bench space for the
experimental equipment.
3. Unix-based operating system than can be adapted to some pretty
powerful computing tools.
4. Easily configured to networks, both wireless and wired.
5. Can be set up for multiple users, with each user having their own
private, password-protected space.
6. Much less susceptible to virus infection, especially when multiple
users are involved.
It turns out, especially now that Mac has gone to a linux type of OS, there
does not seem to be a whole lot of difference between Macs and PCs anymore
regarding capabilities.
In my view, Macs are still a more expensive route to go for a comparableAt 8:16 PM -0800 1/24/05, Bernard Cleyet wrote:
computer.
On the other hand Macs are more expensive (even w/ educational discount)At 12:31 AM -0500 1/25/05, John Denker wrote:
-- HW cost: PC hardware gives more bang for the buck than Mac.
(Mac's market share is sometimes quoted as ~3 % by cnet.com and others.)
-- SW cost: Linux gives infinitely more bang for the buck
than Windows. It's free.
-- About the only good thing about MacOS and Windows is
that they both run Eudora.