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[Jim Allman <jim AT ibang.com>]

On Dec 28, 2004, at 12:48 PM, MBS wrote:
> The one piece missing from the conversation on how wonderful
> the MAC OS is is the cost of integration.

True enough, it's something to consider.

Unless you work with only free software, buying Mac apps can be most of 
the up-front cost of "switching". Before making the jump, I listed all 
of my "must have" software and figure the cost of replacing it. Some of 
my apps had to be purchased, but several have been replaced with 
high-quality free alternatives. (In the case of QuickBooks, I decided 
to keep running a dedicated PC. God, what a racket.)

I have spent some time learning to connect to my clients' Windows 
networks, VPNs and the like. Often things "just work", but sometimes 
not. Most of these issues have to be resolved once, then I'm back up to 
speed. (And there are lots of online communities with ready answers to 
these issues.)

On the other hand, I spend very little energy on fighting virii, 
spyware, re-installating the OS, etc. Based on the horror stories I'm 
reading, it just might be a wash.

I certainly have no regrets.

  =jimA=

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Jim Allman
Interrobang Digital Media
http://www.ibang.com/
(919) 649-5760