Why not standardize on Windows instead of Macs?
First, we want to stress that we are committed to a cross-platform strategy. Our software standards are built with cross-platform compatibility and de facto market and educational standards as the first consideration. That is why we have standardized on MicroSoft Office and Inspiration since these programs provide cross-platform compatibility and a similar experience for users of each platform. Our decision to offer Apple laptops through the Custom Store was based on a combination of configured price (including extended warrantees), portability (small form factor, easily carried in a backpack or shoulder bag), networkability, reliability, and compatibility with the computers typically found in local schools–particularly important for interns.
