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April 2005

Page 7

The

MacWest Memo

Wherever you look today, you’ll see

advertising, news reports and most important

everyday people talking about Apples iPod

and now the Mac Mini. What we have is a

new Mac revolution. Much has been said of

the iPod’s “halo effect”, strong sales of

iPods have spill over into sales of Macs;

Apple’s global market share for sales of

new systems is on the rise. Today every

MacWest members is a ambassador for

Apple, with that in mind I would like

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

by Dale Marcell,

MacWest President

I cannot recall a week when there hasn’t

been a new virus, spyware, worm or other

security risk that threatens Windows users.

All computer professionals have become

use to newly found vulnerabilities or

weaknesses in one of Microsoft’s products

like Outlook, Explorer or Windows itself

being announced on an almost weekly basis.

I could continue writing this week’s

column about the latest Windows threats

and what you can do to prevent from getting

infected or becoming an unknowing

participant in some other security threat. Or

I could tell you in three simple words how

to avoid all those problems. What are those

three simple words you ask?

Get a Mac! Macs simply do not have the

threats or grief that Windows has. There are

few reasons why a Mac in the home isn’t

the best choice.

“There is no software available for the

Mac” are words that are often said by the

unknowing. In the words of General

McAulliffe “Nuts!” There are thousands of

software titles for the Mac, including the

top-selling titles available for Windows,

including Microsoft Office. How many

programs does one want to install and use

anyway? Besides, most Windows software

is vulnerable to the ongoing security threats,

including Microsoft’s flagship; Office.

“I need to share my Word and Excel files

with my friends who own Windows

computers” No problem. Microsoft Office

with it’s flagship applications; Word and

Excel, is available for the Mac. It provides

seamless sharing of files so your friends,

clients and colleagues will never know you

wrote that report on a Mac.

“There are no games for the Mac” is

another common statement. That is untrue

also. However, the most popular violent

games are usually only for Windows. If the

games with maximum violence and blood

are your main reason to have a home

computer, stick with a Windows computer

or buy an XBox.

“Macs are too expensive” is the other

common phrase. True, they have been

slightly higher in price in the past, but they

also cost less to maintain and have a longer

usable lifespan. After all, you do get what

you pay for.

Apple Computer recently introduced a

Mac that will fit most family budgets. On

January 11

, Steve Jobs, Apple’s CEO,

announced the Mac Mini. The Mini is

attractive and a great alternative to PC users

who already have an existing monitor and

USB keyboard and mouse. For $629 CDN

almost anyone can now afford to buy a

computer that runs the planet’s best

operating system, without the constant

threats of spyware, viruses and the like.

The Mac Mini is also appealing to existing

Mac users who want to add another

computer to their home office for an

inexpensive price. The name of the computer

is quite fitting. The Mac Mini is so small

that companies have already designed

integration of the computer into the

dashboard of a car, replacing the stereo and

using a small touch-screen.

Security aside, what are the other reasons

to get a Mac? Common sense tells us we

should have technology that works and

makes our lives easier. Macs just work.

Without any hassles. For example, with a

Mac you have the confidence knowing that

you can plug any digital camera into a Mac

without installing software, and within

seconds have your digital photos on your

computer. No waiting for driver downloads

or for newly found hardware detection.

Our lives have become more digital with

music, video and photos. Nothing comes

close to the Mac with its seamless integration

of these three mediums. The iLife suite of

software that is on every Mac makes your

digital lifestyle easy and fun, without the

anxiety of reading a manual or spending

hours trying to get the computer to see the

camera.

Apple’s operating system is called Mac

OS X, or often called Panther by Mac

enthusiasts. The OS X operating system is

UNIX based, which most large companies,

universities and governments rely on for

their critical computers.

Apple has constantly been the leader in

innovation with products like the Mac Mini

and iPod to name a few. The others are

always trying to duplicate, which is the

highest form of flattery.

The bottom line is; if you don’t mind the

constant security threats, crashing, confusion

and overall frustration, buy a Windows

based computer. If you want to own a

computer that can be fun again, look good,

and do what you want it to do; get a Mac.

Chris Iregui is technology consultant

based in Kelowna and can be reached for

questions and comments at:

[email protected]

THREE WORDS: GET A MAC!

by Chris Iregui,

Consumer technology

everyone to invite anyone that approaches

you in conversation about the iPod or Mac

Mini, to come to one of our meeting, let’s

get the word out about MacWest.

MacWest has a lot of history and we are

now approaching our 20th anniversary mark

in October. The executive is now in the

planning stage for an anniversary dinner

and is looking for volunteers to let us a

hand.

We are now running on-line surveys on

our Web Site. The executive is looking

forward to your feedback and suggestions

so that we can ensure that planned events

are meeting the needs of our members. A

special draw for an iPod shuffle will be

held in June. This draw is for MacWest

members that submit the on-line form; a

report will be issued by the end of July.

That’s all for this month. Remember to

bring friend to the meeting!

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