Very nice summation Tim. It puts a nice perspective on things that us Mac users might not be aware of. Ive sort of resigned myself to the inevitable switch back to the PC (been there, done that). It pains me how much software is going to need cross grading or left behind completely. These tough economic times make the decision to switch back even less attractive. Luckily my old Mac Pro seems to function better then some of the newer ones with PrP so I will hang in there probably at least to after NAB.
Tom Daigon
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