Digital BW, The Print

I usually avoid threads this, but ... I thought I might be able to add a
slightly different perspective.

First, I use a PC with Windows XP.  It works well for me.  It's cheap and
what I used for years.  My family all have PCs.   

I was tangentially involved in the original U.S. government's Microsoft
matter.  (The FTC transferred the matter to DOJ after the FTC deadlocked.)
So, from an antitrust (and avid photographer's) perspective, I've had an
interesting view.

I think with many products, it is easier and cheaper to use what one is
familiar with.  The work and cost of learning a new product or system is one
of many barriers to change.  For example, we still use an archaic keyboard
arrangement.  

As digital photography spreads from the graphics industry to the general
public, I suspect the relative market shares of the systems will tend to
reflect that of the general population.  It's going to be easier and
cheaper.  

I suspect it's just easiest & cheaper for most to go with the system they're
familiar and have.

Paul
www.PaulRoark.com