Graphic Design on a PC vs Mac


just wanted opinions current situation. went designing on pc 4 1/2 years new job has imac. concerns i'm off network, 1 on apple, have less functionality people have pc (outlook meetings, lync, internal docs manager access, etc.) , don't have dedicated mac specialist in it.

 

  • if switched pc, apple indesign, illustrator , photoshop files open on pc minimal issues?
  • i use font manager now, may biggest problem transition. open type "universal font" move on without issues correct?
  • any obvious benefits working on mac vs. pc? time machine biggest 1 can think of.

 

thanks!

let me see if can address each 1 of concerns...

 

"my concerns i'm off network, 1 on apple, have less functionality people have pc (outlook meetings, lync, internal docs manager access, etc.) , don't have dedicated mac specialist in it."

 

as far know, can connect network if have ip address:  go menu > network.

 

  • if switched pc, apple indesign, illustrator , photoshop files open on pc minimal issues?

 

no, might migrate deal adobe pc version of have now.

 

  • i use font manager now, may biggest problem transition. open type "universal font" move on without issues correct?

 

yes.  open type fonts work on both pc , mac.  prefer still use legacy mac fonts open type.

 

  • any obvious benefits working on mac vs. pc? time machine biggest 1 can think of.

 

just productivity.  there more operations doing basic command on pc, whereas mac can 2 things @ once , more streamlined interface, more intuitive , faster.  personal opnion having worked on both mac , pc , still do.



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