Museum-L participants: Over the years that I have participated in this group I have noticed the occasional post pondering whether a new list should be formed where a specific topic range could be focused on. Part of what makes Museum-L so valuable to me is the wide range of topics delivered in the daily digest. I've learned a lot from this list. However, I feel that a group where topics can be discussed in greater detail would be of value. That is why Freya Ventures is sponsoring the Exhibit Technology Discussion Group. A short description of the group is provided below. This is not a mailing list, there are no subscriptions and you will not receive daily e-mails from the group. You will need a web browser to view this group, preferably one that supports frames. The current versions of Netscape or Explorer should work well. The Freya Ventures web site also has information on our products and services as well as a "resource page" which will be a growing list of links to manufacturers, designers, associations, publications and other web sites. Currently the resource page contains information limited to companies and associations in the US, because thats where Freya Ventures does business. However, I often see posts from Canada, UK, Australia and other countries on Museum-L and I extend an invitation to professionals from all nationalities to participate and I will add international links on the resources page as I become aware of them. For those who are interested, our growth will allow Freya Ventures to begin looking for projects in Canada and Mexico this year. (...Hmmm... my brother lives in Australia...) Thank you for your consideration of this matter. Mark C. Vang Freya Ventures [log in to unmask] **************** ANNOUNCEMENT **************** Freya Ventures announces the formation of the Exhibit Technology Discussion Group. This group is a forum where exhibit professionals can discuss the various technologies used in interactive exhibits. This is an un-moderated group so topics may vary widely, however some examples of discussions could include: Touch-screen vs. mouse. How do visitors react to hi-tech exhibits? Questions regarding specific products and how they hold up in actual use. "Nuts and bolts" questions on fabricating interactives in-house. Product manufacturers, and exhibit design/fabrication firms are invited to participate in these discussions. Information on products and services may be posted to the group in response to a discussion thread. Brief announcements of new products or services that pertain to exhibit technology are encouraged. Please feel free to leave an introductory post when you visit the Exhibit Technology Discussion Group. www.freyaventures.com