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