Lori said:
> 6) Spending thousands on fancy technology for interactives which only
> overwhelm most visitors and showy displays with flashing lights / bells /
> whistles while insisting that the registrarial, curatorial, research, and
> administrative staffs make do with 386's and Windows 3.1 which severely
> limits their ability to do their jobs effectively and efficiently.
Well I was going to respond to some of the other entries, but I think I agree with most of them.
But I really wanted to emphasize number six here. Amen, and second it. However, I would like to
show my bias here. Although its not completely acurate, Mac's will tend to last longer in the
range of computer history. I know there aren't any programs, I know people have problems with
them, but they wouldn't phase out as quickly. Just a thought. I know they are more expensive,
but if a museum were thinking that they wouldnt have to buy every seven or eight years Macs might
be an option.
Just a thought. And please, all those in charge of museums, go check out the tech planning
information on Techsoup.org. Please.
Thanks!
Aaron
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Webmaster, VAF (www.vernaculararchitecture.org)
Webmaster, ADM (www.americandinermuseum.org)
Webmaster, Boston Harborfest (www.bostonharborfest.com)
Grad. Student Caucus Chair, Am. Assoc of History & Computing
M.A. (Public) History, Middle TN St. Univ
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