This is true, but for today's couch potatoes, anything that gets them
involved in using their digits, "read and choose a topic," almost seems
interactive.  I don't think you need bells and whistles to be engaged.

O


----- Original Message -----
From: "paul" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 20, 2001 2:08 PM
Subject: Re: computer in exhibit


> 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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