me. You're running a high school and building it from the ground up so thi=
s is your shot to get it right from the start. Macs are consumer PCs and a=
re not geared for the enterprise market at this point. You should strive t=
o implement an enterprise class instrastructure that will be the backbone o=
f your core business. Also, macs will always cost double to receive the sa=
me effect you can get from Windows PCs, no matter how creative they are wit=
h their pricing. You want a standardized environment that can be centrally=
managed to save on personnel resources and frustrations.
Also, your software applications needed for the business side of your schoo=
l will determine the platform you need to run. Most robust student record/=
financial database applications will need Windows/Windows Server (read: Bl=
ackbaud). Mixed environments require more and more resources to maintain t=
hem, you'll need an expert for every differing system. Keep it simple..
Hope that helps some.
Jomar McDonald
Director of Technology
The Frances Xavier Warde School
751 N. State St.
Chicago, IL 60610
W: 312-798-4064
F: 312-337-7180
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From: A forum for independent school educators [mailto:ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.=
EDU] On Behalf Of David Liebmann
Sent: Wednesday, June 11, 2008 8:43 AM
To: ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
Subject: Best Platform for a New School
I am the founding head-elect of Greenwich Village High School in NYC,
which will open in September 2009. Of the many tasks before me, one is
choosing between Mac and PC. I am sure there are strong opinions on
either side, but I am curious to hear from those who might have insights
into the best choice to support the majority of school operations,
including the business functions of the school.
David Liebmann
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