This question has been one of the most intriguing for me since I joined this group. I see the Mac's and PC's as two unique solutions to personal computing needs. While PC's are an ok place to start the process of learning to use a computer/internet and will be the defult computer for most, the Mac's still continue to hold the high ground for creative professional productions with many technically advanced users.
For the target audience...I would suggest finding a 30+ blade "Swiss Army Knife" to hold up for them to look upon and suggest that they are looking at a Mac. Then holding up a simple pocket knife and make the comparison to a PC, and reminding them that both can do some of the same things. Then draw the comparison to the Mac's greater latitude in the creative process. Or, use a simple little snapshot camera and a big 35mm SLR outfit for the comparison. If you are in a school setting where a desktop beige Mac could be rolled in to a "PC" classroom and booted to display its GUI/OS just for the comparison, that would be a nice thing to do. Some people may have access to a public library(or such facility) where some Mac's are available to the public ot try out. If you know of such in your area then mention it to your class. Mention some websites and message boards for them to visit to learn more as well. In the last year or so I became a Mac "switch" as so many job offers requested proviciency in both platforms. I now own a G3/300 and a 6400 Preforma with loads of graphic/web design software. It's all been quite worthwhile. JW > >> All, > >> > >> Looking for feedback on a simple question: What > is a Mac? I will be > >> presenting a quick background overview of the Mac > to folks who have > >> little to no experience with them. I will be > concentrating on newer > >> G3-and-up Macs and OS 9.x-10.3 OS. I'm curious to > hear your thoughts > >> about "what is a Mac?" --- Dana Collins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On 2/7/04 12:15 PM, Kevin O'Grady of > [EMAIL PROTECTED] sent > > > > > On Saturday, February 7, 2004, at 01:46 AM, Glenn > Schunemann wrote: > > > >> All, > >> > >> Looking for feedback on a simple question: What > is a Mac? I will be > >> presenting a quick background overview of the Mac > to folks who have > >> little to no experience with them. I will be > concentrating on newer > >> G3-and-up Macs and OS 9.x-10.3 OS. I'm curious to > hear your thoughts > >> about "what is a Mac?" __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Finance: Get your refund fast by filing online. http://taxes.yahoo.com/filing.html -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
