Apple VS PC
Which computers satisfy or strain students at Sam Houston
Andy Rhodes
Issue date: 10/5/06 Section: Campus News
It may seem that Macs could be done away with altogether after finding that most students on-campus do not even use them. However, many courses and majors at SHSU require students to use programs only available on Macs.
Because of their editing and design capabilities, Macs are king in the world of art. Many courses and projects in the art department require the use of programs and capabilities only available on Macintoshes, giving many students a big incentive to pick the Macs over a PC.
"Macs are the only computer I like to use because I think they're easier," Matthew Guest, assistant professor of painting and drawing, said. "They use only Macs in the design world. Plus they look better!"
According to Cuevas, the majority of students use the on-campus Macs for video or picture editing, which are very important components in courses for photography, advertising and even dance.
"I think they're a lot better," Chris Pry, junior mass communications major said. "They're more user friendly for Photoshop, and they process things a lot faster."
In addition to having better applications for students to use, Macs also may be easier to access than other computers on campus. Since many students do not have Mac accounts or avoid using the Macs, those who do have accounts have a much simpler time finding a computer to use.
"If you're talking about using Macs on campus, there's a lot less competition," Pry said. "Since not as many people use them, they're easier to get to if you're in a rush."
Having Macs on campus seems to have created a catch-22 for students and faculty alike, as some struggle with simple tasks while others cannot complete any assignments without them. So as Computer Services continues to deal with Mac complaints and photography majors continue building their masterpieces on exclusive Mac applications, Apple CEO Steve Jobs will keep getting richer off students buying iPods and universities purchasing bittersweet Mac computers.
Because of their editing and design capabilities, Macs are king in the world of art. Many courses and projects in the art department require the use of programs and capabilities only available on Macintoshes, giving many students a big incentive to pick the Macs over a PC.
"Macs are the only computer I like to use because I think they're easier," Matthew Guest, assistant professor of painting and drawing, said. "They use only Macs in the design world. Plus they look better!"
According to Cuevas, the majority of students use the on-campus Macs for video or picture editing, which are very important components in courses for photography, advertising and even dance.
"I think they're a lot better," Chris Pry, junior mass communications major said. "They're more user friendly for Photoshop, and they process things a lot faster."
In addition to having better applications for students to use, Macs also may be easier to access than other computers on campus. Since many students do not have Mac accounts or avoid using the Macs, those who do have accounts have a much simpler time finding a computer to use.
"If you're talking about using Macs on campus, there's a lot less competition," Pry said. "Since not as many people use them, they're easier to get to if you're in a rush."
Having Macs on campus seems to have created a catch-22 for students and faculty alike, as some struggle with simple tasks while others cannot complete any assignments without them. So as Computer Services continues to deal with Mac complaints and photography majors continue building their masterpieces on exclusive Mac applications, Apple CEO Steve Jobs will keep getting richer off students buying iPods and universities purchasing bittersweet Mac computers.
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Marcus Gold
posted 10/05/06 @ 3:36 AM EST
"They may be more appealing to the eye, but Macintosh computers have yet to produce any real educational or basic functional value for the majority of college students. (Continued…)
oldperson
Colin Griffiths
posted 10/05/06 @ 5:48 AM EST
The standard of your students must be suspect if is possible they find the APPLEMAC COMPUTER DIFFICULT TO USE. I am 73 retired and download music, take digital photos and movies (DVD with menus), make presentations, sreadsheets and etc. (Continued…)
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Rodney Thacker
posted 10/05/06 @ 10:32 AM EST
The willful ignorance of the author of this article appalls me.
"According to Cuevas, PCs could be described as more business based than the Mac, with an emphasis on typing-based programs such as Word. (Continued…)
David Lyne
posted 10/05/06 @ 10:33 AM EST
Andy,
Unfortunately your facts and information are absolutely incorrect. If you took some time to do some more research on the subject you may discover that this article is filled with inconsistent facts and poor statistics. (Continued…)
MDA1
Mark Allen
posted 10/05/06 @ 10:44 AM EST
This article is the biggest bunch of bunk I think I've ever read. Believe me as someone who does support work at an ad agency we see far more support requests from the PC users than the Mac users. (Continued…)
James Pharaon
posted 10/05/06 @ 11:05 AM EST
After reading this story, I'm ashamed to say that I got a my degree in journalism from SHSUand that I was ever on the Houstonian staff. Why is this the lead story? It's a biased hit piece, pure and simple and the conclusions that the author, Mr. (Continued…)
Dan Wirth
posted 10/05/06 @ 11:11 AM EST
Andy Rhodes
W can not understand what Mr Guevas is talking about claiming the PC to be more user friendly than the Mac -nothing could be further from the truth and many studies support that. (Continued…)
sondjata
posted 10/05/06 @ 11:31 AM EST
This is the most eroneous article I have read in a very long time. This comment:
"but Macintosh computers have yet to produce any real educational or basic functional value for the majority of college students. (Continued…)
S Williamson
posted 10/05/06 @ 11:44 AM EST
As someone that has maintained and operated numerous platforms in the past two decades I can tell you that Mr Rodhes must have bought this article from a Microsoft lackey or is just trolling for hits. (Continued…)
Jose Cardoso
posted 10/05/06 @ 11:59 AM EST
Can I get this article in a toilet paper version? I feel the need to wipe my rear with it.
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