Until the student tech fee came into existence the funds were used for hardware and software. Some years they have reduced the funds. It was expressed that some of the funds should be used for Mac software. Illustrator, up until last year was on the General Computer Access list and it was removed from the labs. A well-configured Mac needs DreamWeaver, Quark Express, Adobe Illustrator, fonts, pagination software and others.
Chemistry uses data analyzer software, which they have already.
It can go on any computer. They have an unlimited site license. We could use floppy drives on the iMacs. The subject of discipline-specific software will be dealt with upon the recommendations of the consultants. Ken's proposal has to be submitted within a week or two.