Welcome to my Mac News.

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I've used Macs since I bought my Fat Mac on 12/10/1984. Why have I continued to use Macs since then? I'd rather get work done than fix computers, apply endless patches, and I detest poor user interface design.

I could use just about anything I want. I used to administer Unix systems and ran a successful computer consulting firm for almost ten years.

I run the Information Technology operations for a financial organization. That's not a Mac-based operation because the software in the financial industry is so Windows-based. Anyone who has tried to maintain large computer installations knows that a large installation of Macs is much easier and less expensive to maintain, but that's not helpful if you can't run your key, mission-critical software.

Fortunately, Apple's switch to Intel based Macs may be creating opportunities in businesses where once Macs were not considered.

I'll keep you posted.

Rick