At the time most publishing houses relied on Mac/Quark Express for everything
Thats because most editorial users have difficulty with more than 1 mouse button ;)
Happily Apple have improved over the last few years (though thats not saying a lot considering some of the NDAs I had to sign to get some huge issues fixed in OS 8 & 9)
Basically take a pragmatic approach, take the solution that best suits your needs.
Initial cost
Operating system upgrade prices (apple charge a lot for a minor upgrade)
Upgrade costs (hardware & software)
Software availability
Hardware & software support (do you have a reliable support nearby)
If you go for a PC avoid Windows Vista for another 6 months, it still has real serious issues (and eats your machines processor power for no real benefit)
I know it's a boring way to but a machine but it may save hassle later.
You can imagine the arguements I have at home with the wife, after she came out with the following two statements.
1; Apples must be good becasuse you see them in TV programmes all the time
2: They are good because Gerri Halliwell (Ginger Spice) has one
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