Matt Sprouse

Steve,
 
I do agree with you that Apple will continue to be the more expensive option.  I have also seen glitches in MacOS, but fewer than those in a Windows environment.  The one exception that I have experienced in the ‘fewer glitches vs cost’ evaluation you mentioned is with a Linux system. Linux = free+rock solid stability.   Unf…[Read more]

I agree that the ongoing ‘battle’ between Mac and PC is ridiculous and, in my opinion, childish.  I disagree that Macs are an expensive headache.  In the last 4 years, I have not had a single hardware or software problem with the Macs.  They have been the most stable of the machines we own.  The OS is stable far beyond anything I have exp…[Read more]

It’s gone too far in my opinion.  Sad that the idea skateboarding or a homeless person sleeping on it has created such a monstrosity.  Inelegant.  Engineered.  Clumsy.  

I appreciate all the discussion on this topic. I have a 5 person landscape architecture firm, and I have run AutoCad exclusively for 15 years. I’m almost embarrassed to say that my first version of Autocad was MS DOS based! I move in and out of frustration with AutoCAD. It is a program originally designed to draw engineered mechanical parts that,…[Read more]

i completely agree with Eric’s comments about unadvertised jobs. It is, in every instance, who you know and the contacts you’ve made. That goes for obtaining work. In this economic environment, it is more important than ever.

Claudia,
First, let me say that I think your discussion here is a timely one that is one every designer’s mind – architects, landscape architect, engineers, and the like. I’ve been thinking about your comments regarding your situation and licensure as well as the non-profit firm idea – here is my opinion:
As for licensure, it is definitely a goal…[Read more]