Re: I need Intel iMac Info
- From: Alan Baker <alangbaker@xxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 21 Jan 2006 01:38:47 GMT
In article <1137807081.001560.147960@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>,
os2guy@xxxxxxxxx wrote:
> It's the beginning of the year and I need to replace three computers in
> my office. I'll buy two PCs and a new fully loaded 20" 2GIG Ram 600
> Meg hard drive Intel iMac but I need some assurance and bona-fide
> solutions to the following needs and requirements.
>
> First, all of our current machines rely on OS/2 but we know our time is
> waning on the OS/2 platform. I'm looking ahead and cannot stomach the
> idea of moving to Microsoft. Apple's OS X seems appropriate and
> possible yet I know zilch about the OS. I am here today because I want
> the power and beauty of an Intel iMac sitting in my reception area and
> seek the advice and guidance of those who love their Apple operating
> systems and machines.
>
> First up - MP3 support:
>
> We use an OS/2 computer to pipe MP3 music files through the office
> sound system all day long. I don't own an IPod and hear about ITunes
> and I know the Intel iMac comes with an ITune application. I need
> assurance that the ITune player will play MP3 files. If not, (why
> not?) and is there a third party conversion program that would bridge
> those MP3s over to an Apple approved format? Or is there a third party
> Apple program that will allow us to utilize our 40GIG MP3 music
> library?
Can you not read Apple's website?
>
> Second - Web site management:
>
> I am responsible for maintaining 22 different web sites. Four of which
> I must manage personally with updates, etc., on a daily, weekly and
> monthly basis. I see iLife has iWeb but that's not going to work for
> me because it is tied specifically to web sites associated with Apple's
> web site service. I'll need an ftp solution that will allow me to
> access our web sites (all with separate domain names/sites) to perform
> files management. Is there a direct or third party solution to access
> these web site directories under an OS X operating system on an iMac?
Yes. Lots.
>
> Third VHS conversion to DVD:
>
> We hold and use a library of approximately 1,000 VHS training and
> medical oriented videos. I need to convert those VHS videos over to
> DVD. We've looked at a number of transfer solutions but my desire is
> to feed those videos into a computer, edit them, add titles and
> chapters then burn to DVD. Is this possible under an OS X system on
> the iMac either directly or through third party offerings?
Yes. Lots.
>
> Fourth Java:
>
> It is crucial that any new machine within our office have Java
> capability to access Java applications and other online services that
> use Java and Java applications. The medical world is full of Java
> items/features/programs. Will the OS X iMac offer this important
> compatibility? Toss in here Flash ability too. We'll need to be able
> to make Flash offerings as well as view them. What's the status on the
> lates releases of Java and Flash?
No clue. There is Java on Mac OS X, but it isn't necessarily the same
version as you need. You can probably find out at Apple's website.
Flash is probably good to go.
>
> These are the four main deal breakers. If the OS X iMac fails to
> provide a workable solution then I've got to do some serious thinking.
>
> I've got $3,600 allocated within the budget for an Apple expenditure if
> it is possible. Help me out here with your best knoweldgeable advice.
> I don't want "it is possible" solutions, I want to know that each of
> these requirements is do-able. I would love to see a beautiful white
> iMac sitting out there in the entry office for clients to see the
> moment they walk in the door.
>
> Thanks for your time and assistance.
>
> -
> Dr. Timothy Martin, The Official and Only OS/2 Guy
> Warp City Web Site - http://www.warpcity.com
> email: OS2Guy@xxxxxxxxx
--
Alan Baker
Vancouver, British Columbia
"If you raise the ceiling 4 feet, move the fireplace from that wall
to that wall, you'll still only get the full stereophonic effect
if you sit in the bottom of that cupboard."
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