Digital BW, The Print

> advantages to it's architecture and/or GUI. On the other hand 
> the PC has much more support, however, with Apple transition 
> to the use of the Intel processor this may not be an issue in 
> the future.

	I am also faced with a computer upgrade (the need for four gb of ram
is becoming evident).  I remember reading, I think, when I upgraded to CS
that it was "native" to XP.  I never followed up on what that meant (didn't
care at the time).  However, the sound of that plus Apple transiting to the
Intel chip seems to indicate there is not much difference between the two
platforms. I know the Apples have a RAID array, but I can get those pretty
cheaply for the PC also.  Most all my printing is b&w, but it is almost all
RGB/16-bit files, so large file sizes (at least for me -largest is about
500mb).  If there was an advantage to the Apple, I would consider it and the
cost of switching Photoshop, ImagePrint and so forth.  But I'm not clear
what that advantage is now (I've never used a Mac).

	I understand this topic is flame material and probably OT, so please
feel free to respond off-list if you have the time or inclination.  Don't
want to clutter up the list, just curious since a $$$$ outlay appears in the
future either way.  I used to think the Mac was out of the picture since I
would have to have two computers, but now I have a VPN and wireless for my
laptop, so that's not an issue.  I'm sure this is a list where there would
be lots of experience both ways.  

Regards,

Ken Carney
www.kencarney.com