Posted Feb 22, 2007 at 07:04PM by Ceasar S. Listed in: Apple Tags: Microsoft, Windows Vista, Virginia
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Wilkes University - Image 1As if iTunes U wasn't favorable enough, colleges are looking to the Apple's flagship computer brand as a viable alternative to the popular PC. Wilkes University in Pennsylvania, for one, is willing to get rid of their PC-compatibles to make room for new Macs.

The trend isn't only spotted over the education industry, but also the research industry as well. The huge stunt Virginia Tech pulled off for the Mac may have also attracted the attention of other educational and scientific organizations. Wilkes University claimed they chose the Mac because it's less susceptible to viruses.

It's doubtful that's the only reason, of course, as with Microsoft's new operating system Windows Vista costing an arm and a leg, institutions will be hard-pressed to shell out big bucks just to adopt new systems. And that's not including the heavy requirements of the new OS that could lead to unavoidable hardware upgrade costs.

The project that will switch a mixed assortment of PC and Macs numbering 1,700 to pure Mac is expected to cost US$ 1.4 million. The institute will be implementing a policy for students who wish to use their own computers within the compound.


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   by no. (Unregistered) - 2007-02-22
 » no.

itunes sucks b@lls


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   Re: NyxoLyno Cangemi (Unregistered) - 2007-02-22
 » I must have misunderstood

i must have misunderstood, as I cannot seem to find an application that can rip CDs into a number of formats, archive movies, TV shows, music videos, podcasts, streaming internet radio, has the largest online store of digital media and content, smart playlists, party shuffle mode, can stream music to multiple wireless devices and integrates seemlessly with the world most popular digital music/movie player in the world.

Now I know that iTunes does all that, but like I said, I must have misunderstood. Where was that program you were talking about that was BETTER than iTunes??? I did a Google search with all the features I mentioned above, and the only thing that Google came up with was iTunes.

please let me know where this better software is ... I'd love to see it!
   by NyxoLyno Cangemi (Unregistered) - 2007-02-22
 » so others may see the way!

I'm glad to see that colleges and universities are finally starting to see the light.

Macs have a place in our society ... not just as "an alternative," but as "the standard."

Microsoft has been trying to emulate the user experience of the Mac platform for years. It's about time that the costly effects of upgrading system software have brought people around to the Mac.

-Nyx



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