So, we’re switching to Macs at work. This is something I was initially dreading, but recently I had the opportunity to spend some time editing video on Final Cut Pro, and after about 12 hours of that, I officially “Get It.” I am officially “On Board.” I am buying a black turtleneck, as Dean would say, and developing a taste for soy lattes.
So, my initial reaction was to jump in with both feet, and look into changing my home setup from PC to Mac as well. I was exactly six seconds into explaining this plan to Zara when the look on her face reminded me that she’d only reverted to PC because of me. The rest of that conversation played out pretty much like what you see in the strip today.
So, needless to say, no Macs are in our future, at least for the time being. It’s a shame–as someone who’s wrestled the giant anaconda that is Windows for my entire adult life, working on a Mac is like leaving work in the coal mines for a job as a highly paid taste-tester for Taco Bell. It’s easy, it’s fun, and it doesn’t leave you with the taste of brimstone in your mouth after eight hours on the job.
As always, thanks for coming–see you Tuesday!
Joe
I felt the same way about Macs after first using one in my recent Final Cut video class. I was always scared of them and the stigma that went with be9ing a Mac-head, but now I love ‘em. Everything looks so much clearer and vivid on a Mac screen. I’m considering switching from PC at home, but haven’t gotten the nerve yet.