Thursday, May 27, 2010

Re: rationale for switching from PC to Mac when going 1:1

Main things to look at...
- You don't need antivirus software because Mac are immuned to Window based
viruses which are typically found on the Internet.
- Really easy to image the computer because it does not require activation

Brian Lee
Manlius Pebble Hill School

> From: Robert Bauer <rbauer@aisgz.org>
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> Date: Thu, 27 May 2010 18:38:42 +0800
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> Subject: rationale for switching from PC to Mac when going 1:1
>
> I'm needing to find the reasoning other schools used when switching from
> PC to Mac when rolling out 1:1. We are in China and most of our peer
> international schools have followed this path. Just wanting to know what
> most influenced a school that moved in this direction.
>
> Not trying to start any debate. Fully aware of cost factors, market
> penetration of platforms, software compatibility [or availability] etc.but
> would still like to know why a school ultimately decided on a PC to Mac
> shift when rolling out 1:1.
>
> Thanks for any feedback, private or public.
>
> Bob
>
> .......................................................................
> Robert Bauer
> Information Technology Director
> American International School of Guangzhou
> Tel: (8620) 8735-3392 Fax: (8620) 8735-3339
> rbauer@aisgz.org
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