Re: [Fed-Talk] Re: Draft Justification for MacBook Pro
Re: [Fed-Talk] Re: Draft Justification for MacBook Pro
- Subject: Re: [Fed-Talk] Re: Draft Justification for MacBook Pro
- From: James Alcasid <email@hidden>
- Date: Wed, 16 Sep 2009 09:21:47 -0400
- Thread-topic: [Fed-Talk] Re: Draft Justification for MacBook Pro
You may phrase it as a Mac systems offers equal file compatibility with DOIM
information systems.
I would not make it a Mac vs PC thing or Macs are better than PCs more like
Mac OS X offers us fiscally responsible solution to my special requirements
but is also in compliance and compatible with local DOIM and NETCOM file
formats, protocols and security.
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> From: "Villano, Paul Mr CIV USA TRADOC" <email@hidden>
> Date: Wed, 16 Sep 2009 09:14:40 -0400
> To: Fed Talk <email@hidden>
> Subject: [Fed-Talk] Re: Draft Justification for MacBook Pro
>
> 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 ³off-network² use. The
>> aircard currently being used on the Windows laptop is a ³loaner²
>> 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 ³on the go² laptop for the most effective
>> and efficient means of collaboration.
>>
>>
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