--- Forwarded Message from "Linda Byams" <[log in to unmask]> ---

>Date: Thu, 29 Jun 2000 10:46:27 -0400
>Subject: Re: #5617 Issue for Lab Directors
>To: [log in to unmask]
>From: "Linda Byams" <[log in to unmask]>
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>In-Reply-To: <[log in to unmask]>

[log in to unmask] writes:
>1. What is your estimate of the current computer replacement cycle for a
>20-25 station computer language lab? How many new computers every year,
>or, how long will a 400MHz G4 Mac or 550MHz Windows-based computer do its
>job before it needs to be replaced. Or even simpler yet:
>Replacement cycle for lab computers bought in the year 2000:
>1 year - 2 years - 3 year - 4 years - 5 years - more than 5 years

Greetings,

I am a new subscriber and manage a lab of over 100 workstations.
The  lab is a very popular place and is a combined project between
ITD and the Library.  It provides access to library databases and all of
the
software that is offered in the other labs on campus etc.

It probably gets more traffic than your facility.
So, use your best judgement. A lot depends on usage.
Replacement is done on a 3 year replacement cycle in the InfoCommons.

Linda Byams
InfoCommons Manager
Learning Technologies / Library Systems
(404) 727-4609
http://infocommons.emory.edu