[DM-MUG] Apples in the Enterprise

[John Eller]

i have two computers at work.  on a network that's moving to 
all-windows.
macs are not allowed to move beyond 8.6.
i still find my g3 233 desktop faster, easier, and more reliable than 
the dell i've been given with xp
for office apps, outlook, and the system-wide grading program we use in 
the dsm schools.
the dell is required for the new access-based student referral system 
for sending kids to the vice-principal.
i think it's because i use a mac that i never need to make referrals - 
my computer doesn't make me frazzled.  i can deal with kids.
one of these years, they'll take away my mac.
then i'll replace my home mac and take my old one to work.  they won't 
allow me to access their network, but i'll still have a better machine 
for Office apps.


On Apr 12, 2005, at 1:32 PM, Chris Van Cleve wrote:

> I'm curious how many of us are using Macs at work, make our living 
> with Macs, and/or are using Enterprise level Macs (XServe, XServe 
> RAID, Oracle Server, etc.)
>
> I know Bryan and I both are responsible for Mac support and for 
> maintaining and developing on XServes. Last year I convinced my 
> director to replace my Windows box with a G5 because I can perform my 
> DBA duties better with a Mac (Yep, you read that right. Better. The 
> best tools available for DB work are written in Java, and Apple's 
> implementation in this arena has been flawless. And my Mac trashes my 
> 3 GHz Dell in speed, especially when working with multiple DB 
> connections simultaneously.) My role as Webmaster is also ramping up 
> to consume (at this point) 75% of my daily duties. There's on question 
> that web development on the Mac is simply better, easier, you name it.
>
> The reason I'm asking is I thought it might be good to start an MitE 
> SIG and discuss software / hardware people are using professionally 
> with Macs. What web resources are others using? That kind of thing.
>
> Bryan and I have talked a bit about revamping the website, and I think 
> having SIG sections, and sub-forums in a discussion forum, would 
> appeal to several of us. But then, I could be wrong.
>
> Chris Van Cleve
>
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