From: Christine Tait <christine.tait@alaska.gov>
Subject: Macs in peril working for the state
Hi Gary. It’s been a year or two since I was a member. Nonetheless, I hope
you and/or your group can help me (and others).
I work for the State of Alaska as a graphic designer (publications
specialist). I recently put in for a new Mac computer, my current one being
four years old. I was told the state is requiring justification letters (to
an anonymous committee) why I would need a Mac over a PC. Apparently, this
committee has only disapproved such letters, to date.
I am looking for compelling information why a graphic designer would need a
Mac over a PC. Aside from the learning curve - I’ve been using Macs for over
20 years - there are a few I have already, and am working on more.
Perhaps your group, or someone else, may have ideas/facts which I have
overlooked. I don’t know why the sudden change in state policy. I’ve been
working for the state for the past 12 years on a Mac, and basically being my
own network administrator. I’m a one-person art dept.
If I can’t convince them to let me work on a Mac, I will be working
elsewhere.
I appreciate any help you may be able to give me. Thanks so much!
Christine Tait
Graphic Designer
Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education
State of Alaska
(907) 269-7944
