While I was at Educomm last week, I had an awesome opportunity to talk to the CEO and several high-level employees at Sonic Foundry. Sonic Foundry is known for creating the best lecture capture system in the world. I had stated a concern about how the administration software for Mediasite only works using the Internet Explorer browser. Therefore, the administration software will not work on a Macintosh. The CEO wasn’t aware of this and was quite empathetic to the issue.
There was another high-level employee very eloquent in his delivery and started the great debate – Mac vs. PC. Since most of my co-workers give me the arguments for how great a PC is, I was pretty prepared. But his points did make me think – why are Macs better than a PC? As I was installing software for a Macintosh for the Associate Dean, I did think the answer should be - we need both! It is nice to have a PC that is compatible with network printers, runs specialized software and uses the most popular Internet browser.
However, it is also nice not to having to worry about viruses and security holes. I also like how the software runs smoothly with the hardware and how overtime the Mac doesn’t slow down from a hard drive full of spyware. But as some of the recent commercials have stated - Macs are expensive. I also think Apple needs to work more with other companies and stop trying to just sell their own software. Working in a silo is not a successful business plan.
When I need to create something I use my Mac and when I need to conduct daily business I use the PC. So which is the better computer a Macintosh or a PC? I will leave that decision up to you ………
3 comments:
I cross platforms daily: Mac(s) at home and PC at work. I love them both dearly, as my life is dependent on them (I realize this is a sad statement). Since I do more creative work at home, my Mac fits those needs better than a PC would. At work, I need the network connections and the more basic Office capabilities. Being a bi-platform kind of person also keeps me on my feet!
Funny you should write about this because I'm currently having massive problems with my PC here at home and the one at work. I've never used a MAC before but I understand it is better when it comes to viruses. Can anyone explain to me why? I'm so ready to throw all computers out the door and go back to the old fashioned way.
Giordana and Carol - thanks for your comments. Yes, it is a said statement but I think it is easier to be creative at home because you do not have so much going on and people probably aren't popping in at a minute's notice.
Macs operating system is build on Unix which has permission written into the security system that makes it more difficulty to hack into. It also doesn't have as many users so the hacking community spends more time creating havoc for the Windows community.
I can tell you if you go buy a Mac mini, you might not want to throw away your computer. Macs are built with very good usability and thought behind the design.
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