pc's for Web browser workstations

[Calvin Boyer]

We are beginning the process of replacing en mass the 30 assorted public workstations in our reference room area.
 
These workstations are largely devoted to accessing information on the Web through Netscape Communicator and Internet Explorer available with a full range of plugins already loaded before the first user sits down.  In addition, each station will host necessary software to make use of some services (e.g., SCI FINDER from ACS) and each station will have security software to keep users from changing settings, etc.  Each will support CD ROM products (obtained from the reference desk which we can not load on the local net).

Before we ask IT and campus administration for approval to purchase this equipment, I would like a second opinion that our benchmark pc capability is neither ludicrously low end or high end.

700mhz, 256 mb memory and a 10 gig hard drive



Thanks in advance.

Cal

Calvin Boyer
Library Director
Longwood College






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