Please reply online as we have similar issues and would like to know the
justifications as well.

KG

-----Original Message-----
From: Celeskey, Matt [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Friday, May 18, 2001 8:56 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Preferred computer platforms in exhibits


Hello all,

I'm currently involved in the design of a new exhibit that will include
several computer kiosks. Our design team is making the recommendation that
we set up Macintosh computers, in part because it is the platform we are
familiar with (and we will probably be the ones maintaining them), and our
experience has shown them to be less trouble-prone in a setting where
hundreds of visitors use them daily.

As you might guess, there are other forces promoting a Windows NT/2000
environment on the exhibit floor.

We've also noticed that most of the museums we are familiar with use Macs in
their exhibits. I was curious to know if any of you had run into the same
issues in your insitutions, and what your experiences were with different
computer platforms in public areas. I'm working on putting together a
justification to use Macintosh computers in this exhibit, and a couple of
testimonials from other institutions would be very helpful.

Thanks!
Matt Celeskey

New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science
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