Re: Mac vs. PC

John Stafford (stafford@ultra1.winona.msus.edu)
Mon, 3 Jun 1996 17:48:58 EDT

Carl Thompson <cthompsn@access.k12.wv.us> wrote:
> Stay with the PC clones of 486 or better. The real world uses 90% PCs & 10%
> Macs.

It is inappropriate to compare your so-called "real world" with what
is right. USA companies tend to prefer the _lowest common denominator_
rather than what works for education.

Let's not cripple our children with the unfortunate choices of
office drones.

> More software is available for the PC.

Only if you count games. Otherwise, there is no significant difference
between them for _productive_ and useful programs.

John Stafford
stafford@ultra1.winona.msus.edu