>This is just a general question for input.  We are in the throws of
>developing an image analysis system and seem to be at that inevitable
>crossroad of picking the platform.  At the present time we are going to
>purchase a Princeton instruments 1KX1K Micromax primarily for our
>standard epifluorescent microscope.  We intend to apply for funding this
>spring to purchase a confocal.  The question: is there developing trend
>in software for image analysis bent toward either Mac or PC?  If you were
>in my shoes having to make this decision which way would you turn so as
>to avoid closing doors in the future.  Any suggestions would be very much
>appreciated.
>
>Craig Cary, Ph.D.
>College of Marine Studies, Univ. of Delaware
 
I am sure you will get all possible responses based mainly on peoples'
personal biases, but here is my two cents worth.
I would not invest in a Mac at present as they may not be around for much
longer.
PCs are getting better all the time and there is planty of software available.
For really serious image processing I would recommend a UNIX based system
(SGI, Sun etc) though cost may be a factor.
Good Luck
John Cork
Calcium Imaging Facility
Department of Anatomy, LSU Medical Center
New Orleans, Louisiana 70112
Tel (504) 568 7059       Fax (504) 568 4393
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