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Compatibility
What's the difference between MAC and PC?
There are two main platforms with which a majority of digital files are created upon. One is MAC (anything created on a Macintosh computer, G-3, G-4, G-5, PowerMAC) and the other is PC (Hp, Compaq, Gateway, IBM, etc.)
MAC - (Macintosh)
Macintosh computers can read media (disks) imported from a PC. When opening PC files on a MAC you typically will run into problems with your fonts since in many cases they are created specifically for either MAC or PC use.

PC - (Personal Computer)
If you have a MAC disk or file you will not be able to open them on the PC without additional software. The MAC disk uses a different format (language) which is not easily interpreted by the PC. If you need to transport MAC files to a PC, use a PC formatted disk.
Printing Services maintains both Macintosh and PC computers.
To find out more about what software we are compatible
with see our Design Services Department.
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