[WEB4LIB] Re: Mouse problems

[Johan Zeeman]

But be aware that optical mice don't work all that well on very plain
surfaces, such as solid color laminate desktops.  They tend to think they're
not moving if the surface they're being moved over is very plain.  So mouse
pads may continue to be needed.

Joe Zeeman
TLC


----- Original Message -----
From: "Michelle Rempel" <mrempel at peacelibrarysystem.ab.ca>
To: "Multiple recipients of list" <web4lib at webjunction.org>
Sent: Wednesday, May 08, 2002 11:51 AM
Subject: [WEB4LIB] Re: Mouse problems


> Optical mice are definitely the way to go!  We switched on our public
> stations as well and they are highly recommended.
>
> Michelle
>
> At 09:06 AM 5/8/02, you wrote:
> >Bruce,
> >
> >I've switched to optical mice on our public Internet computers. They
don't
> >need a mouse pad, are easier to clean and parts don't go missing.
> >
> >Andrew Mutch
> >Library Systems Technician
> >Waterford Township Public Library
> >Waterford, MI
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >On Wed, 8 May 2002, Robert Bruce wrote:
> >
> > > Has anyone had a problem with missing mouse parts?  And what have you
> > done about
> > > it?
> > >
> > > We just found 6 missing balls and rings this morning.
> > >
> > >
> > > Thank You for your thoughts.
> > >
> > > Robert Bruce
> > > Director of Information/Communication Technology
> > > Learning Resource Center
> > > St Philip's College
> > >
> > > San Antonio, Texas
> > >
> > > bruce at accd.edu
> > >
> > >
>