Re: [WinMac] Re: WinMac Digest #190 - 01/08/99

Leonard Rosenthol(leonardr[at]ADOBE.COM)
Sat, 09 Jan 1999 21:20:58 -0400

>>2) They'd have to learn a whole new OS and quickly, which would put more
>>of a strain on IS and add more cost to the company.
>
> Not really: If your company is already running x86, **even in other
>departments,** then the switchover is almost seamless. After all, once the
>operator launches the application the OS gracefully bows out. In fact,
>PageMaker, Photoshop, Illustrator, FreeHand, and (I think) QuarkXPress use
>the same manual for Mac & Windows.
>
    Even so, Dan, there are still relearning issues. Modifier keys, two
button mice, Explorer vs. the Finder, etc. It also depends on the level of
experience of the user...

>>4) PostScript output from a Mac is generally much more reliable than PC's.
>
> False: PostScript is, and always has been since its inception in ~1982,
>platform independent. Just download the latest PostScript drivers from:
> <http://www.adobe.com/supportservice/custsupport/LIBRARY/pdrvmac.htm> or
> <http://www.adobe.com/supportservice/custsupport/LIBRARY/pdrvwin.htm> for
>Mac and NT, respectively;
>
    Just because PostScript is a platform-neutral language, doesn't mean
that the platform/program creating it is equal! The default PS drivers on
the Mac are MUCH better than the default ones for Windows. Sure, you can
get the Adobe drivers and things are pretty comparable - but due to some
extras in the Mac graphics system certain apps can do a better job in PS
output.

Leonard

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