--- Forwarded Message from "Patrick Davis" <[log in to unmask]> --- >Return-Receipt-To: "Patrick Davis" <[log in to unmask]> >From: "Patrick Davis" <[log in to unmask]> >To: "'Language Learning and Technology International Information Forum'" <[log in to unmask]> >Subject: RE: #5617.1 Issue for Lab Directors >Date: Wed, 5 Jul 2000 10:03:01 -0300 >Importance: Normal >In-Reply-To: <[log in to unmask]> >Disposition-Notification-To: "Patrick Davis" <[log in to unmask]> ------------------ i manage a small network for our lab and for our staff. if you don't need all of your machines at the same time I would recommend purchasing based on a three year cycle. This way it is possible to have fairly new machines in any given year that may take advantage of new software and features, and may at the same time be capable of more efficiently handling some of the other software. You may also avoid some of the more costly upgrades that you will face if you purchase all of your machines at the same time, and three years down the road try to make upgrades to that the equipment will handle new technology etc. Since you won't often need machines that can handle the newest and fastest programs, with proper planning and scheduling you can make sure that the limited number of new machines are on hand for the specific task that is required. Depending on what you use your machines for you may get away with a four or five year cycle - (ie. mostly word processing and internet - some of the language lab software does require that much of the machine - while video editing is very system intensive.) I believe that this method also maximizes the budget since hardware and software products and prices change almost monthly. In addition to this, if you purchase systems annually, I would try to have them standardized so that you don't have to keep too many spare parts, disks, etc around. Good luck. Pat Davis Patrick Davis, General Manager Study Abroad Canada, Charlottetown Prince Edward Island Programs include: ESL, High School Program, TESL Certificate, MA TESL/TEFL [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> http://www.eccl.ca A proud member of the Canada Wide English Network http://www.canadawide-english.com > -----Original Message----- > From: Language Learning and Technology International Information Forum > [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of LLTI-Editor > Sent: Wednesday, July 05, 2000 9:08 AM > To: [log in to unmask] > Subject: #5617.1 Issue for Lab Directors > > > --- 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]> > >References: <[log in to unmask]> > >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 > >