Museum Computers (was Re: Washington D.C. Trip

From: Chuck McManis <cmcmanis_at_mcmanis.com>
Date: Thu May 31 11:04:39 2001

>The problem with working machines with millions of people tocuhing them over
>the years
>is that the machines tend to break. Even the modern display terminals
>used for
>presentation are
>in constant need of repair due to fingers smashing and otherwise folks that
>don't respect the equipment out of common courtesy. Computers don't hold up
>well to abuse. Its a shame but the way that it is.
>Eric


This is one of the problems I think would be fun to attack if I had a
suitable patron. Building I/O devices that could stand up to the kind of
abuse that museums get.
Received on Thu May 31 2001 - 11:04:39 BST

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