On Wed, 28 Feb 1996 10:25:08 -0600 Cork, Robert John wrote:
 
 
> >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
 
I agree, go for the PC. SGI INDYs are also a great platform with a
great (superb?) operating system. At academic prices they are really
good value and are (in *my* opinion) superior to similarly equipped
MACs and PCs which copst about the same.
 
Mark Cannell
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