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Benj. etc. etc.
I think that you propose a perfectly plausible use of
computers with museum exhibits, where displays essentially
replace and deepen text labels, and the visitor can control
the depth to which he/she wants to pursue information on the
object. If a museum could standardize around a single
interface for such a source of information, and use a single
server with "information windows" as clients, it could be an
effective means of interpreting which keeps focus on the
object.
I frankly think that this approach is not glitzy enough for
most current exhibit thinking about multi-media/technology.
My sense is that alot of thinking about museum technology is
driven by the sense of possibility of the media, not
necessarily currently available solutions; and by a desire
to explore these fancy new devices. I guess this is a first
phase of incorporation of technology into the museum, just
as a first phase is happening in computers and publishing,
and the use of computers for delivering information in
general.
We'll proceed, no doubt, into more flexible, responsive, and
satisfying uses of technology through experimentation with
the medium.
Eric Siegel
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