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: "Villano, Paul Mr CIV USA TRADOC" <email@hidden>
- Date: Wed, 16 Sep 2009 09:30:43 -0400
- Priority: normal
I kind of want to make the Mac vs PC issue though because the main argument seems to be that anything I want can be done on a PC.
----- Original Message -----
From: James Alcasid <email@hidden>
Date: Wednesday, September 16, 2009 9:22
Subject: Re: [Fed-Talk] Re: Draft Justification for MacBook Pro
To: "Villano, Paul Mr CIV USA TRADOC" <email@hidden>, Fed Talk <email@hidden>
> 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
> requirementsbut 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" <
> > Date: Wed, 16 Sep 2009 09:14:40 -0400
> > To: Fed Talk <
> > 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: <
> > 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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