Our firm is currently looking at a proposal to replace existing (outdated)
PC's with newer versions, with the understanding that these computers will
last 3-4 years. What is being suggested is that no computer be equipped
with CD drive or multimedia components.
Does anyone have thoughts/experiences they'd like to share concerning the
wisdom of eliminating CD and multimedia from desktops across the firm? We
have a CD server, but have experienced technical difficulties with it - what
if the server goes down, and no one has a CD drive? Also, can't you
anticipate users needing multimedia at their desktops, with the increased
use of the internet (news audio clips, at the least, would then be
unavailable)?
The library goal is to have has much available as possible on our desktops
to facilitate our work. IS issues are that they will not have control
over the desktops if we do not put some type of limit on the desktop. Can
anyone help me with this issue or give me their opinion?
Angela Higgins
Polsinelli White Vardeman & Shalton
Kansas City, MO 64112
ahiggins@pwvs.com
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