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Originally posted by Tyrone_Slothrop
I would buy a PC if I could get on my employer's network from home. Unclear whether that's the case. If not, I'm open to getting a Mac instead, but y'all will have to talk me into it. My impression is that there is less software, and that you pay more for less, except that the user interface is far superior. And you get to stick it to the Man, which I'm sure he doesn't like.
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I've been able to get access with my employers. Usually the Mac client is a hidden secret that no one knows about, except for one person. But once you get your hands on it, it sets up very easily. Maybe I've been lucky, but my employers have both had head IT guys who actually use Macs at home, so they were sympathetic.
As for software, the "less software" claim, while true, is generally irrelevant. You can get Office for Mac, which is entirely compatible, and it comes with an email program. Apple offers its own mail, web browser, music, photo, and movie apps, included in the price. Games are the biggest weakness, but my view is get a playstation if you want games.
Here's what you might do:
1) Talk to your IT folks to find out if they have a mac client for the external access. If they say no, don't believe them, and find out who makes the client software. THen go on the web to find the mac version, adn tell them to go get it from the producer.
2) Make a list of the things you want to be able to do with your home computer (and what software you would need). Then, post here, a mac group, or go to the Apple store, and ask the relevant questions.
In the end, it may be that a Mac's not right for you. Just don't dismiss it out of hand.
