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Hi Linda, My advice has always been to buy the same computer your most knowledgeable computer-using friend has. That way you have a good source for support and answers to questions. I've used both platforms and both seem to have virtues and problems. My main reason for sticking with a Mac (and it may not be a valid one anymore) is that they are less virus and spyware prone. All the best, Doug Doug Johnson Director of Media and Technology Mankato Area Public Schools Box 8713, 1351 S Riverfront Dr. Mankato MN 56001-8714 Phone: 507-387-7698 x 473 E-mail: doug0077@gmail.com Web: www.doug-johnson.com Blue Skunk Blog: http://doug-johnson.squarespace.com/ You cannot depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus. Mark Twain On 7/8/07 8:12 AM, "Linda Martin" <lindamartin423@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > Hello Great Brain! > > I am trying to decide what to get for my next laptop. I noticed at the NECC > conference that virtually all of the presenters were using Macs. I have > always used PCs, mostly because all of my schools and worksites have had > them. I am looking for input from people WHO HAVE USED BOTH. I have > searched for reviews and a lot of the discussions of which OS is better sink > quickly into "PCs (or Macs, depending upon which one the writer doesn't > have) are EVIL!" I would just like some rational discussion on why you use > the OS you do. > > Background: I bring work home (don't we all) and as I said, we use PCs at > work. I am starting my PhD studies this fall, so I am doing more and more > presentations. I am starting to do a good bit with pictures and video > (Windows Movie Maker, Photostory, and Adobe Elements) Would I have to buy > separate Mac versions of Adobe? I saw a program at NECC that would parallel > and allow you to use Windows products on your Mac. Is anyone using this, and > if so, how happy are you? > > Thanks for the input. I need an opinion and I know you have them! Please > respond to me directly. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Please note: All LM_NET postings are protected by copyright law. You can prevent most e-mail filters from deleting LM_NET postings by adding LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU to your e-mail address book. To change your LM_NET status, e-mail to: listserv@listserv.syr.edu In the message write EITHER: 1) SIGNOFF LM_NET 2) SET LM_NET NOMAIL 3) SET LM_NET MAIL 4) SET LM_NET DIGEST * Allow for confirmation. * LM_NET Help & Information: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ * LM_NET Archive: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/archive/ * EL-Announce with LM_NET Select: http://elann.biglist.com/sub/ * LM_NET Supporters: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ven.html * LM_NET Wiki: http://lmnet.wikispaces.com/ --------------------------------------------------------------------