Mix Macs and PCs; serve with NT

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Many desktop publishing sites with mixed environments choose Windows NT for the server because the operating system is familiar and far easier to learn and administer than Unix and runs on powerful machines that can meet the demands of high-speed networking. Network administrator Kevin Wright chose an Intergraph 625R dual-processor server to meet the needs of Sono Press, which produces CD and cassette labels and contracts with a 12-person group at Wright's employer, Biltmore Press, for prepress work. Sono's mix of workstations reflects its parallel job flow among Macs and PCs; most incoming art arrives in Macintosh formats, usually QuarkXpress and Adobe Illustrator, and Macs dominate the workstation side. Biltmore ran into a few glitches caused by software bottlenecks, but was able to re-establish performance by rebooting once a week. The Biltmore team generally keeps each file in the format Sono sends it in, whether Mac or Windows, and performs image editing, color separation and output on the same platform.

Printing Trade Services, Support Activities for Printing, Case studies, Computer software industry, Software industry, Product information, Microsoft Corp., Operating system, Operating systems (Software), Operating systems, Telecommunications systems, Desktop publishing, Technology application, MSFT, Printing industry, Microsoft Windows NT (Operating system), Product application, Printing, Sono Press, Biltmore Press

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Pictures on the move: Need to transfer a graphics file from your Macintosh over to Windows? Be prepared to roll up your sleeves

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Users can employ either an electronic link or a disk to transfer graphics between Apple Macintosh microcomputers and IBM compatibles. When transferring data between remote locations, the only practical diskless solution is uploading files via modem. Image compression and high-speed modems should be installed at both locations, particularly if the calls will be long distance. A Mac or PC drive can be adapted to read the other system's disks if the user's files are relatively small and the PC has a 3.5-inch floppy drive. Newer Macs already come with Apple File Exchange software that can read PC disks, although Apple File Exchange is limited because it requires the program to be started before the PC disk is inserted. A better idea is to use a utility that loads when booting, such as MacLinkPlus. Other suggestions are given.

Methods, Microcomputers, Telecommunications equipment, Graphics software, File transfer (Computers), Communications Equipment, Software Packages, Microcomputer, IBM PC (Intel-compatible system), File Transfer, Apple Macintosh (680X0-based system)

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