Apple at Carleton
From CarlWiki
Carleton College is one of the most "Apple-friendly" colleges in the world. Whereas many colleges have switched over to Microsoft Windows based computers exclusively, ITS purchases a roughly even number of PCs and Macs for use in the general-purpose computer labs. Additionally, some departments use Macs exclusively, including the Biology and Physics departments. An estimated 25% of computer-owning students own Macs, most commonly the iBook.
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Mac use at Carleton
Support
Carleton does provide official software support for Macs, to the same extent as to PCs. However, reflecting the student population as a whole, student workers at the SCIC tend to be more fluent with Windows than with Mac OS.
All software that Carleton provides for students that is available on both operating systems, including EndNote and Mathematica, is provided for both operating systems. (Mathematica is also available for Linux.)
Additionally, support can be obtained from CarlMug, the Carleton College Macintosh User Group, a club comprised of students who enjoy Apple products.
Other Apple products
As at most colleges, the iPodis extremely popular at Carleton, moreso than any other MP3 player. Students walking from class to class while wearing their iPod earphones are a common sight. Some listen to music, others to audiobooks. CarlMug provides support for the iPod, and has been known to give away scratch tickets that can be redeemed for free songs on iTunes.
Apple promotions
Since 2002, Apple has sponsored DVD Fest, a short film festival in which Carleton students create films, edit them using iMovie, then show them. Apple loans out iBooks for editing purposes, and provides judges and prize money for the festival. The event is organized by CarlMug.
Other brand non-conformism
Although the exclusive use of Pepsi products in Carleton vending machines (managed by the CSA) could be construed as favoring an underdog brand, in fact it was a change made in the 2003-2004 school year due to ethical concerns with Coca-Cola's bottling plants. (See: Coca-Cola Controversy.)
