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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