In article <ZCZKg.410$2J4.2@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>, Raymond Gluck
<gluckr@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> I've been a PC user since the 8086 came out. However, I know nothing
about
> Macs. I was looking for a NG on Macs that might be able to help me.
>
> My son has become interested in making videos, inserting graphics and
music,
> etc. This has sprung from a digital vid camera that arrived last
Christmas.
>
> I'm looking for something relatively compact, rugged, and inexpensive to
put
> in his room. Basic e-mail/web and video editing/graphics capability.
Of
> course, must have USB and a network connection (wireless preferred). He
> doesn't have a lot of space on his desk.
>
> I was thinking about an iMac G3. They seem to be fill the bill.
>
> I have 3 questions.
>
> 1. Is the iMac a decent system for the intended purpose?
The G3 wouldn't be my first choice. Either a G5 iMac or the Intel iMac.
> 2. How freaked out am I going to be dealing with a Mac after all these
> years as far as loading patches, antivirus, etc.?
Patches are pretty much automatic, a little easier to deal with than on
Windows because there aren't as many. As for anti-virus, there are no
Mac viruses at this time, so don't worry about it. When the first one
hits, the entire world will know about it and you can buy AV software
then.
> 3. Does the iMac OS come with some basic graphics/video editing
software?
The iLife suite - iMovie, iDVD, iPhoto and iTunes. It will come with a
new iMac, but otherwise is a separate purchase. Add RAM to whatever Mac
you decide on. At least 1 Gig.
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