[Fed-Talk] Re: Draft Justification for MacBook Pro
[Fed-Talk] Re: Draft Justification for MacBook Pro
- Subject: [Fed-Talk] Re: Draft Justification for MacBook Pro
- From: "Villano, Paul Mr CIV USA TRADOC" <email@hidden>
- Date: Wed, 16 Sep 2009 09:14:40 -0400
- Priority: normal
I was told off list that the statement "Windows laptops cannot handle Mac files or software" in the original memo below is incorrect. Would this be a good replacement statement?
"Using a Mac would ensure being able to optimally open and use any file from any system".
----- Original Message -----
From: <email@hidden>
Date: Tuesday, September 15, 2009 14:58
Subject: Draft Justification for MacBook Pro
To:
> Hee's my draft justification for a MacBook Pro
>
> Please let me know what you think. (Thanks to those who replied
> from whom I freely cut and pasted!) ;o)
>
> SUBJECT: Justification – Sole Source Knowledge
> Management/Adaptive Equipment (Macbook Pro)
>
> 1. PURPOSE: Justification for request of Macbook Pro (MBP)
> laptop and KM-dedicated Aircard (see PORF attached)
>
> 2. JUSTIFICATION:
>
> a.Mission. The Knowledge Management Officer (KMO) is responsible
> to ensure collaboration and information sharing across agencies
> within DoD, the public and academia. Many of these agencies use
> Mac equipment and files. MBP can run Mac/Apple, Open Source and
> Windows software simultaneously. Windows laptops cannot handle
> Mac files or software. The KMO is also responsible to test
> collaboration equipment and software of all kinds including state-
> of-the-art software that has demonstrated superior performance on
> a Mac.
>
> b.Accessibility. The incumbent KMO (undersigned) has multiple
> disabilities which include low vision. After experimenting with
> various accessibility software and equipment over the years he has
> discovered that the Mac/Apple equipment and software is far
> superior to Windows equipment and software for his needs and has
> purchased a MBP for his own use at home toward this end. Attempts
> at accommodation using Windows accessibility equipment have
> resulted in his becoming ill and feeling as if it would trigger a
> seizure (he is taking anti-seizure medication). This purchase
> qualifies as reasonable accommodation under the Americans with
> Disabilities Act..Use of this equipment would allow it to be used
> by anyone after the retirement/reassignment of the incumbent.
> Specialized adaptive equipment could not.
>
> c. Background.
>
> (1.) The device is available through the consolidated buy
> initiative of NETCOM (senior headquarters to DOIMs)
>
> (2.) NETCOM has approved MBPs, including on the Army Network. The
> MBP has an approved Army Gold Master (AGM) setup through NETCOM.
> (AGM is the default, approved setup for computers as directed by
> NETCOM.) With AGM for Mac, they are now able to "join" the
> network using CAC login.
>
> (3.) Mac hardware and Adobe CS (also being requested) are
> already in CHESS for purchasing through the normal Army computing
> platform process. This is directed because the Mac platform is a
> more capable and durable system proven through AARs and LLs from
> SRC 45 units using test bed systems while deployed in OIF and OEF.
>
> (4.) Mac/Apple equipment and software are used throughout DoD
>
> (5) There is precedent for having a Mac/Apple computer as we had
> one at our previous station (not brought during the move to my
> knowledge)
> 4. RISK ASSESSMENT:
>
> a. As noted above, according to NETCOM there is no more risk to
> having Mac/Apple software on the Army network than a Windows
> system. In fact, Mac/Apple products are known for being much less
> susceptible to virus/worm/Trojan/hacker attacks.
>
> b. However, since local commanders have authority to ban from the
> network, if local DOIM decided to ban the MBP it could still be
> used off of the network as a replacement for the Windows laptop
> currently being used by the KMO. This one-for-one switch out
> would simply make a much more robust, handicap-accessible system
> available in place of the current Windows laptop.
>
> - Request for an aircard is for this “off-network” use. The
> aircard currently being used on the Windows laptop is a “loaner”
> from IMO and is always subject to removal/use by other users.
> This severely hampers mission planning. Having a dedicated
> aircard (and attendant $70/month fee as part of the KM budget)
> would allow the MBP to be used off of the LAN for special project
> purposes as well as when
> needed anywhere as an “on the go” laptop for the most effective
> and efficient means of collaboration.
>
>
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