On Jun 2, 2010, at 02:32 , AlunFoto wrote:
2010/6/1 Cotty <[email protected]>:
In my experience, those who make a living from the tools they use
make
it a point to understand them and ensure they keep working, be that
cameras, lenses or computers. In this respect, it will be the same
for
PC users and Mac users.
Of course it should be the same. Keeping on top of computer issues is
a prerequisite for successful business for any photographer. But it's
a beancounter's argument. Any person interested in saving his or her
memories of such a trip would be a lot better off with some general
computer understanding.
Besides, people use their computers for more purposes than just image
storage/processing, and a little understanding really goes a long way.
Both with regards to file management, backup and online security. Many
users don't want to spend time learning how to use a computer; they
just want it to do what they imagine it can do for them. I guess Apple
marketing has been successful playing up to this dream, and thus
attract many users that just can't be bothered.
Doesn't say a thing about the quality of the system, of course. But
Apple will eventually find itself in trouble if they don't deliver to
this group.
Jostein
They do.
You can use your Mac (iMac, MacBook, Whatever) right out of the box.
Just like you can drive a new car off the lot without looking at the
manual. But just like your car, you had better sit down and read the
owner's manual and get an inkling of when to change the oil, where the
fuse panel is, and a plethora of other niceties that will make your
ownership for the life of the product more enjoyable and comfortable
to operate.
Many new Mac users do not read manuals until something goes wrong.
It's in their genes, and external programming that makes them think it
is so. The same is true of 90% of folks who buy a new car. Of course,
these days you just wait until an reminder pops up on the screen in
your dash for most maintenance. Probably a diagram if you want to know
where the rear wiper cleaning fluid reservoir is so you can fill it.
That capability, by the way, probably cost you more than a new Mac
would.
Joseph McAllister
[email protected]
http://gallery.me.com/jomac
http://web.me.com/jomac/show.me/Blog/Blog.html
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