Re: OT Re: RIP Steve Jobs... What if he had never been?

[tEd ® KiLLiAn <tedkillian@charter.net>]

That's a good analogy (I think) Richard.

I too have been using Macs in the same industry (currently as an art 
director in an ad firm).

It's interesting how many of us (graphic arts types) are also musicians.

Best,

Ted

On Oct 9, 2011, at 11:23 AM, Richard Atkinson wrote:

> I've been an active Mac user since 1995, due to my profession of being in
> the graphics industry.  Macs were the de facto standard after the 
> industry
> started moving away from analog procedures (stat cameras, 
> film/development
> chemistry, and 'burning' of printing plates) and from proprietary 
> computer
> systems.
> 
> Now, in my industry, software is king, and it's being developed for both
> platforms.  The software looks and feels identical, minus a few keyboard
> shortcuts.  So, the platform wars are moot from that perspective.
> 
> So, with that experience driving my perspective, I see Apple as the 
> Porsche,
> and PC's as the 'kit cars'.
> 
> One cannot deny that Porsche has some of the best industrial design 
> around.
> Everything fits, everything looks fantastic, and the whole 'package' 
> looks
> and feels like it was created with an integrated purpose and aesthetic, 
> from
> concept to completion.
> 
> In contrast, you can't deny the 'wow' factor of a 500+ horsepower 'kit 
> car',
> with a supercharged V8, purple metal-flake paintjob (with flames, of
> course), and custom machined aluminum steering wheel!
> 
> They both have their place, I guess, and will win the hearts of some 
> while
> alienating others.
> 
> Rich