Briefs: Oracle - Major Enterprise Software Maker Commits to Mac

Briefs: Oracle News Briefs:
Oracle is committed to the Mac. Oracle Corporation, the leading Enterprise database vendor commits to the Mac and OS X. This is an endorsement of Apple's ability and future in enterprise markets. The article states the following, "Companies of all sizes now have a world-class database with the development capabilities to support and grow their business on the Macintosh platform"

Back in January of this year, Cisco Systems deployed Apple's Xsan and XServe RAID solution for global email archiving:
http://www.macminute.com/2005/01/11/cisco-xsan

Apple's future looks bright in the enterprise!

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Enterprise Linux I.T. (Linux Enterprise Servers): NewsFactor Network - Open Source - Apple Mythology and Desktop Security

Enterprise Linux I.T. (Linux Enterprise Servers): NewsFactor Network - Open Source - Apple Mythology and Desktop Security:
A great read. Another compelling article to drive your SWITCH TO A MAC.

From the article, "If security concerns are your most important driver for desktop change, and Microsoft Office compatibility is your most significant barrier, then switching to Macs actually offers you the best of all possible worlds: Microsoft Office on Unix/Risc with a better GUI, longer product life, some cash savings and a performance bonus thrown in."

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� Mac, not Linux, is desktop contender | Between the Lines | ZDNet.com

� Mac, not Linux, is desktop contender | Between the Lines | ZDNet.com: "Mac, not Linux, is desktop contender"

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This Tiger Purrs: The Next Mac OS Will Be Best Yet

This Tiger Purrs: The Next Mac OS Will Be Best Yet: "This Tiger Purrs: The Next Mac OS Will Be Best Yet"
A must read article that helps to explain some of the major benefits to using OS X Tiger. The articles states, "OS X shines compared with XP is its support for digital media tasks". It goes on to say, "Want a safe and secure Web-browsing environment for your children? Check out Apple's excellent Safari 2.0 Web browser, which comes free with Tiger". Another great statement, "Tiger also supplies much better parental controls than XP does. Unlike XP, Tiger lets you create non-administrator accounts for kids that actually work as advertised".

Are you ready to Switch to a Mac?

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Considering a SWITCH to a Mac?

Post your comments on why you're considering the switch. Provoke a discussion. What will you be using your new Mac for?

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Daring Fireball: It Depends on What the Meaning of the Word 'Replace' Is

Daring Fireball: It Depends on What the Meaning of the Word 'Replace' Is
Good Article for switchers. Learn the differnences in the way Windows and OS X treat folders and replacing.

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Macworld UK - Mac is best for publishing pros

Macworld UK - Mac is best for publishing pros:
Mac is the best for all those publishing pros

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Rocklin and Roseville Today - Mac Mini shrinks Apple's pricetag

Rocklin and Roseville Today (Newspaper, Yellow Pages & Community Site)
The sub $500 Mac mini breaks down the price barrier to switching.

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The Mossberg Report -- Personal Technology from The Wall Street Journal - suggests Switching to Mac

The Mossberg Report -- Personal Technology from The Wall Street Journal.
This article from The Wall Street Journal encourages those who are fed up with the security risks in Windows to switch. "The Windows computing platform is in a genuine crises," writes Mossberg. Mossberg goes on to write, "Macs have better hardware, a better operating system and better bundled software than Windows PCs. They are as good as, and often better than, Windows PCs at e-mail and Web surfing; at word processing and other productivity tasks; and at handling digital photos, videos and music."

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Macworld: News: Report: Apple making its mark in Life Sciences

Macworld: News: Report: Apple making its mark in Life Sciences
Scientists are "switching to a Mac" for three main reasons: Mac OS X, the G5 processor, and the ability to run MS Office and Unix scientific applications on the same platform.

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