[Ham-Mac] PERCENT MAC USERS AMONG HAMS

[Fred Stevens K2FRD]

I am using Extreme Tracking to monitor the hits on my Website. Of 839 
hits over the last three months, ET reports that 18.12% are Mac OS, 
78.02% are Windows, 1.58% are Linux, and 2.22% are "other" operating 
systems (Unix, Solaris, etc.). This is measured against the general 
statement that only 4% to 5% of people use Macs.

While this isn't a very scientific survey (no control, for example), 
it reflects my suspicion that amateur radio operators, with their 
heightened level of technical ability, tend to use more technically 
advanced machinery, meaning it is only natural that a 
higher-than-average percent use Macintosh.

My Website is largely devoted to amateur radio including my recent 
mini-DXpedition to Labrador. I've had hits from 21 nations 
representing all continents except Africa and Antarctica. ET does not 
give me a computer-type breakdown by country nor continent.
-- 
73, Fred Stevens K2FRD
Chenango Co. (NY) Assistant Emergency Coordinator
Foothills District, Otschodela Council BSA Committees
Otschodela Council Amateur Radio Group http://www.ascent.net/thefred/ocarg.htm
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