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" > > ========================================================= > Important Subscriber Information: > > The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). > > If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes). ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).