Computer Needs

Computing power for theatre is split three ways: Mac, PC/Windows and Proprietary System (including Linux, Wind River's Vx Works, Window's XP Emmbedded). Propriety System are the most reliable as they only carry the code for what is needed. Even XP embedded is quite stable as it is stripped of useless guff and locked so you can't muck up the settings. PC based systems are the most popular, as most people have access to PC systems. Unlike home computing system the difference in market share compared to Mac system is much smaller. Mac systems are available but not all applications are available in Mac format. Your best bet is to try and experience a bit of each. Cheers Pacman. >>>>Theatre doesn't use a lot of PCs... <<< May be true in small and amateur theatre, although even this is changing. In professional theatres computer systems are getting bigger and bigger. I have nine proprietary systems, three PC/Windows desktop systems, one PC/Windows laptop and one Windows PDA in my biobox alone. More across the whole theatre.