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To: Adam Nash who wrote (21264)	12/17/1998 8:18:00 PM
From: Doren	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 213176

Adam, True most Pro level graphics are still being done on Macs. I just wanted to point out that even stalwarts like Adobe now produce applications for Windows only. However now that you mention it, Apple used to have a strangle hold on graphics. It's my guess that they probably have about 60% - 70% now. Apple also used to own the interactive market, and it would be my guess that it now owns 50% or less. Just a guess. The point being, a lot of us Mac users are getting a bit afraid that with the success of the iMac, Apple may slowly abandon us. The Pro machines have been languishing for a long time, new consumer stuff is in the pipe and I, personally am not enamored with Yosemite enough to abandon my 8500. Especially when I look at Video editing software and hardware. Maybe afraid is to much, uneasy perhaps? I remember awhile back I used to attend Lingo User Group meetings. It shocked me when the president of the group started using Windows machines to author her interactive projects. Wouldn't shock me now. Director users definately need to use Windows machines now. Doren

To: Adam Nash who wrote (21264)	12/18/1998 8:48:00 AM
From: Murrey Walker	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 213176

Doreen puts it well in her response to your message. My company has seven Macs ranging downward from a G3 333 to a prehistoric SE 30. 9600/350, Power Computing Power Tower and so on. I can assure you that with the volume of work that goes through my shop, having the latest and greatest for our graphics platforms just makes good economic sense. There used to be a concentrated effort – either through Apple or third party add ons, to give the power user a continuous upgrade path. While Apple still rolls out new power hardware, I think you have to agree that the speed of new product offerings is not what it used to be. Not only are software developers shifting emphasis to Wintel, I would ask you a question. How many Mac only publications exist today and, how many titles were there 18 months ago. I'm still a dedicated Mac user, but only to the extent that Apple is willing to give me what I need. My concern is that Jobs has ramped up the “consumer/personal use” sector to the detriment of the power user – and, he risks losing share to the Wintel side as there is a lot of evidence that those machines continue to deliver higher and higher speed to those who want it. TTFN, M