Thinking of Switch to Mac
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2004-08-25 02:12 AM
New in the office is a Mac G5, and I am considering the switch, but I can't even consider it unless there is a good solution for the plotter. What do you use for your Mac connection?
Thanks in advance.
Mark Burginger
San Diego, CA
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2004-08-25 05:56 PM
Welcome to more designing and less computering!
Joseph Harouni
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2004-08-25 06:42 PM
X-RIP and a USB to parallel adaptor?
http://www.microspot.com/products/xrip100.htm
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2004-08-25 06:55 PM
Switch +5 years and counting,
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2004-08-26 01:39 AM
Thanks!
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2004-08-26 04:51 AM
If money is short you might be able to find a used JetDirect on ebay. Plot files are small so speed is not much of an issue.
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2004-08-30 02:35 PM
Why the desire to switch platforms?
Or your gonna be running a dual platform office?
I was thinking on test driving a G5 myself.
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2004-08-30 05:20 PM
Years later, AutoCad skills lay dormant. I find I am able to handle all consultants DWG's just fine with ArchiCAD. Inport/export they don't know the difference. The Mac OS is by far more enjoyable to work in and I want to integrate my graphical tools "PhotoShop, C4D, etc." closer to ArchiCAD for presentation purposes.
The new G5 dualie has jaw dropping qualities. The iLife package allows you to easily provide communicative material to clients and consultants. Work can be fun. The same level of capabilities on a Windows machine causes you to very carefully purchase several different software programs and you cross your fingers hoping that they work together and that they don't become obsolete in 6 months. The iLife suite just keeps getting better with each release. Combine the ease of use with speed and possibly that new 30" billboard display. Sweet!
I remember when this list would constantly talk about the bad Mac implementation of ArchiCAD. Lately that talk has diminished. I suppose the quiet means the MacAddicts are hard at work.

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2004-09-16 05:12 PM
if you want OSX printer drivers, Gimp-print might be a solution. All free. But I don't know if they all work.
http://gimp-print.sourceforge.net/MacOSX.php3 (drivers for some 500+ printers)
There are additional OSX printer driver packages available at
http://www.linuxprinting.org/macosx/
Also, for recent printers, HP have their own drivers. I don't know if Microspot gives you any advantage other than an invoice.
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2004-09-16 07:29 PM
Thomas wrote:I've only used GimpPrint and GhostScript for a few printers, but so far they work great. Sometimes better than the manufacturers' drivers.
Gimp-print might be a solution. All free. But I don't know if they all work.