Offering kids games after Gates PCs are replaced

[Peter Schoenberg]

Hello
How are public libraries planning to offer the games made available via
Gates Computers after the Gates computers are gone?

We have 50 Gates computers included in our 350+ networked public
computers.

We want to offer the quality of experience that a Arthur or Franklin
type cd gives.
	Thinking of educational, book based content primarily.

We want to dramatically reduce the work involved in setting up and
maintaining the computers on the network.
	Having to install CDs on individual computers is a problem.

I am not aware of any options to license that type of content via the
web.
	(Gee, would Arthur via Galenet would work)

Has anyone explored licensing options with the major kids game
publishers.

The free web versions have some games and some activities but they
really cannot compare to the safe, enclosed enviroment of a quality
game.

Any experience, suggestions or comments would be appreciated.
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Peter Schoenberg                  (780) 496 1855 
Manager - Virtual Services - Edmonton Public Library 
                           www.epl.ca