Olivia Anastasiadis wrote:

> We've had our computers with touch screens in for over 10 years, and they're
> still working strong.  I'd go for touch screen - more interactive, and
> ergonomic?
>
> O

Yes they can be durable, but please don't think touch screen computer="interactive." This is a big can of worms I know but a bunch of touch screen computers does not an interactive exhibit make. As for ergos look at "Human Scale" for info on height, position, angle...


Paul Pickard
Masters Candidate
Michigan Tech University
Industrial Archeology
1400 Townsend Drive
Houghton, MI 49931

"Wear out, don't rust out.
Daniel Brockway"

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