05-02-2007, 03:18 AM
So I am working with a new client. We are setting up a VPN between my G5 and his Windows based server.
He is publishing a 120 page monthly pub. His inhouse production was PC based. When I first discussed this project with him, he knew I had a Mac based system. He didn't see a problem.
So connecting to his server from my Mac went very smoothly. He knew how to set up permissions in Windows. I downloaded Windows Remote Desktop Connection for Mac. It worked very well.
He hasn't dealt with setting up VPN to a Mac (neither have I) so it is taking a bit longer for him to connect to my Mac.
All I hear from him is how things are so easy on the PC and how Macs have to be so difficult. That nobody buys them any more and there isn't a reason to use them in graphics. He flat out tells me that I should give up my Mac set up and buy a PC!?!
Excuse me, but I have spent several thousand $$ on my hardware and software. I turn out professional graphics that were impressive enough for him to hire me for this project. I haven't been paid a dime from him yet but I should replace my setup?
Does he go to his mechanic and tell his mechanic what tools the mechanic should buy to work on his car?
There is no reason why I can't use my Mac for the production of this publication. Advertisers are sent .pdf proofs. The printer receives .pdf files for printing the pub.
The anti-Mac attitude is rude and counter productive.
I once had an interview at a creative service department in a manufacturing company. The interviewer asked what platform I had experience with. I replied both. Didn't really stress that I had more experience working with Macs. He went on and on about how Apple was doomed, etc. We then toured the CS Department. All I saw was completely outdated Gateway 2000 computers. I turned down the job for several reasons but the guy's attitude definitely didn't help.
He is publishing a 120 page monthly pub. His inhouse production was PC based. When I first discussed this project with him, he knew I had a Mac based system. He didn't see a problem.
So connecting to his server from my Mac went very smoothly. He knew how to set up permissions in Windows. I downloaded Windows Remote Desktop Connection for Mac. It worked very well.
He hasn't dealt with setting up VPN to a Mac (neither have I) so it is taking a bit longer for him to connect to my Mac.
All I hear from him is how things are so easy on the PC and how Macs have to be so difficult. That nobody buys them any more and there isn't a reason to use them in graphics. He flat out tells me that I should give up my Mac set up and buy a PC!?!
Excuse me, but I have spent several thousand $$ on my hardware and software. I turn out professional graphics that were impressive enough for him to hire me for this project. I haven't been paid a dime from him yet but I should replace my setup?
Does he go to his mechanic and tell his mechanic what tools the mechanic should buy to work on his car?
There is no reason why I can't use my Mac for the production of this publication. Advertisers are sent .pdf proofs. The printer receives .pdf files for printing the pub.
The anti-Mac attitude is rude and counter productive.
I once had an interview at a creative service department in a manufacturing company. The interviewer asked what platform I had experience with. I replied both. Didn't really stress that I had more experience working with Macs. He went on and on about how Apple was doomed, etc. We then toured the CS Department. All I saw was completely outdated Gateway 2000 computers. I turned down the job for several reasons but the guy's attitude definitely didn't help.