--- Forwarded Message from "Cahill, Linda E." <[log in to unmask]> ---
>From: "Cahill, Linda E." <[log in to unmask]>
>To: "'Language Learning and Technology International Information Forum'" <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: RE: #5617 Issue for Lab Directors
>Date: Fri, 30 Jun 2000 15:37:44 -0400
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1. I think it depends on whether or not you install stability-security
hardware/software, such as Fortres or Centurion. We use Centurion, which
wipes clean and restores our systems each time they're rebooted. We have
another lab without Centurion and it has been a nightmare as long as it has
been in existence. We have had to upgrade the PCs twice (three new sets of
PCs) in the last year. We set up a new 30-station lab almost exactly a year
ago, and the systems (and peripherals) with Centurion are working perfectly
and show no signs of tiring (Dell 450s). My guess is that we'll go about two
more years, as long as we have fast, reliable access to our word processing,
spreadsheet, and presentation software. (We also have an Ethernet connection
for Internet, a Novelle server for the printer and some proprietary
instructional software, and a 14-bay Meridian CD server.)
> -----Original Message-----
> From: LLTI-Editor [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Thursday, June 29, 2000 9:21 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: #5617 Issue for Lab Directors
>
> --- Forwarded Message from Bernd Conrad <[log in to unmask]> ---
>
> >Date: Wed, 28 Jun 2000 12:21:50 -0700
> >From: Bernd Conrad <[log in to unmask]>
> >Subject: Issue for Lab Directors
> >In-reply-to: <[log in to unmask]>
> >To: [log in to unmask]
> >References: <[log in to unmask]>
>
> (Please excuse double-posting to CALICO list)
>
> Dear LLTI members, especially lab directors/managers,
>
> if you have a moment, would please respond to the 2 following brief
> inquiries below:
>
> 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
>
> Please send reply to 2A or 2B to <[log in to unmask]> directly if you do
> feel like answering to the list:
> 2A. Provided you have the technical skills, what would you charge to set
> up by yourself 10 iMacs, load about 2 GB of language software via a
> switched Ethernet network, and set up a Launcher-based directory to
> software
>
> 2B. Same as 2A but different model: 1997 PowerMac 7300/200 with 64MB of
> RAM and 2 GB of hard disk space and 15" monitors with built-in speakers
> instead of iMacs
>
> Thank You for your response.
>
> Sincerely,
> Dr. Bernd Conrad
> Northern Arizona University
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