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“Dumb” Little computers
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“DUMB” LITTLE
COMPUTERS
And How They Can Help Your Library
Andy Giesler
30 Second History of Computers
1940-1980: Dumb Terminals
Mainframe Computers
Dumb Terminals(aka “Glass Teletypes”)
1980-2000: Personal Computers
2000-Present: Dumb Terminals v. 2.0
Dumb Terminals v2.0
“Thin Client” “Windows Terminal”
Thin Client Benefits
Somewhat lower costs overall Resource-efficient Energy-efficient Small size Shush!
Thin Client Downsides
Limited expandability/reusability Specialized knowledge required Additional software may be required Gaming in libraries? Network-reliant
So… should libraries use them?
Desktop PC Thin Client
Costs Higher Lower-ishManagement Decentralized Centralized
Power High LowFootprint Bigger Smaller
Knowledge Needed Less More
Multimedia Support High Low
Expandability High Low
“DUMB” LITTLE
COMPUTERS
And How They Can Help Your Library
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