In terms of real scientific tinkering, what was common for experiments is
data acquisition cards. I don't know if either system is more amenable but
even in the mid-90's there were literally dozens of Visual Basic packages
for using DAC's in different types of experimental set-up (dozens maybe an
understatement). In that case, a software tool would seem to be driving the
choice of a platform. I guess hypercard played the same role but I don't much
about it or how widespread its use in this way.
"Snyder, Mark" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I agree that most people don't tinker
much, especially with their
hardware (PC or Mac). There seem to be more hardware tinkerers in the
PC group. However, I've never had a Mac that I didn't go into to add
something; a higher capacity disk drive, modem, video, faster or
rewriteable CD, memory, etc. Apple's collection of accessible PDF
specifications make this a simple task. The latest Macs are easier than
ever to add components to. I added a second disk drive to my G5 in
about 10 seconds, booted it and formatted it (the disk utility came up
automatically after it booted) in a few more seconds. Adding (and
removing) software has also always been a snap in Mac OS in any version.
Macs are great for tinkering.
Mark Snyder
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I've "Tinkered" with Macs. I've not only upgraded Memory, I've
upgrade hard drives, added internal modems, added Ethernet and other
cards. What I've like with the Mac is you get get the specs so you
know what you need and where it goes. Because a Mac most often
has has more out of the box than a PC, there is less need to "tinker."
That said, I believe that most users (Mac and PC) don't
"Tinker."
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