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MAC vs PC in the Graphic Design Context
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<blockquote data-quote="chas_m" data-source="post: 1009379"><p>Nobody who uses Photoshop at a newspaper needs a tech to "troubleshoot" Photoshop, and that's not what techs do anyway. They do provide some basic training in the included Mac software (primarily email), but they are mainly focused on troubleshooting hardware problems, not software problems. In part this is due to the fact that software on Macs tends to "just work," and in part this is due to the fact that graphics arts professionals are generally already well-trained on their programs and don't need "newbie" type assistance unless they are dealing with programs outside their area of expertise.</p><p></p><p>Most in-house Mac techs (at least at the newspapers and mags I've worked for) spend very little time in software training and a lot more time keeping the network operating smoothly, ensuring backups are being done properly, and helping the Windows guys with their problems. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="chas_m, post: 1009379"] Nobody who uses Photoshop at a newspaper needs a tech to "troubleshoot" Photoshop, and that's not what techs do anyway. They do provide some basic training in the included Mac software (primarily email), but they are mainly focused on troubleshooting hardware problems, not software problems. In part this is due to the fact that software on Macs tends to "just work," and in part this is due to the fact that graphics arts professionals are generally already well-trained on their programs and don't need "newbie" type assistance unless they are dealing with programs outside their area of expertise. Most in-house Mac techs (at least at the newspapers and mags I've worked for) spend very little time in software training and a lot more time keeping the network operating smoothly, ensuring backups are being done properly, and helping the Windows guys with their problems. :) [/QUOTE]
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