Good thought Trent.  I would say that Macs on the whole are better machines.  They will tend to
last longer.  Mine is one of the first generation IMAC's and I have only had good luck with it.
At worst you may have to re-install the Operating System from time to time to clean up things.
The KEY issue is software.  IF you can learn FileMaker (pretty easy) then you are all set for a
collections management database.  Otherwise, I love it all.  Mac OS X is MUCH better than others
out there.

Plus it looks cool....uh oh...PC vs. Mac WAR!

Aaron
--- Trent Litchfield <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Finding qualified repair techs can sometimes be a problem.  You might want
> to also call some computer service centers in your area to see if they
> service MACs and if their rates are the same for MACs and PCs.
>
> Trent Litchfield
> Forrest C. Pogue Public History Program
> Murray State University
> Murray, Kentucky
>
> >From: elizabeth No <[log in to unmask]>
> >Reply-To: Museum discussion list <[log in to unmask]>
> >To: [log in to unmask]
> >Subject: Using Mac in museums
> >Date: Wed, 3 Jul 2002 15:43:55 -0400
> >
> >Hi Everyone! Happy Fourth of July! I have a question for ALL of you. Being
> >that I am not (ever) on good terms with computers, I could use your advice.
> >I would like to know who out there uses a Mac for museum operations. I
> >would
> >also like to know all of the ways you use your Mac--all applications would
> >apply, from exhibits to publications, etc. Do you like using the Mac more
> >than a PC? Do you find that the Mac saves you money in the long run--for
> >all
> >areas of your operating budget? I really need your feedback. Have a great
> >holiday. Thanks.
> >
> >Elizabeth Nohra
> >Assistant Director
> >Mahoning Valley Historical Society
> >Youngstown, OH 44502
> >330-743-2589
> >
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