[OPLINTECH] Thin Clients?
Jen Murphy
jenm at preblelibrary.org
Wed Jun 22 13:44:38 EDT 2016
I did read your list as libraries with thin clients.
Jen
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jenm at preblelibrary.org <mailto:jenm at preblelibrary.org>
On 6/22/2016 12:50 PM, Chad Neeper wrote:
> I think I was just schooled! LOL!
>
> You're right, Ed. Nice catch! I only listed the libraries that use
> thin clients...but I didn't clarify that.
>
> To your other points, I actually prefer the opposite approach to
> responding. I almost always reply publicly. It invites lively
> conversation, other opinions, and often leads to great ideas. This
> thread is a case in point. I ALMOST replied off-list, but I'm glad I
> didn't. Had I replied off-list, There's an excellent chance I'd have
> never known that I didn't clarify myself on that list of libraries. I
> also wouldn't have had the chance to respond to your other comment:
>
> Personally, I like to use thin clients as OPAC computers or
> stand-alone short-use walk-up internet access stations. Most of the
> libraries I work with are small and have very limited budgets, but
> still have the exact same technology needs as larger libraries. Thin
> clients are a very, very low cost way to repurpose ancient computers.
> The libraries like them because there is literally ZERO maintenance on
> them. They can run for years completely untouched. For smaller
> libraries, they can be hugely beneficial. (The OP's original question
> was simply how many libraries use thin clients, so I didn't go into
> all that in my original response. But I'm glad you said what you said.
> I've been working in my own little world for so long that I'm always
> afraid that I've got blinders on! Hearing other people's point of view
> is invaluable.)
>
> 2 cents,
> Chad
> ______________________________
> *Chad Neeper*
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>
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> On Wed, Jun 22, 2016 at 12:06 PM, Ed Worso
> <ed.worso at geaugalibrary.info <mailto:ed.worso at geaugalibrary.info>> wrote:
>
> I have monitored the OPLINTECH board since 2011. I always read the
> messages but usually respond directly to the person with an
> inquiry unless it merits a larger response that would offer
> insight to the greater community.
>
> I will note that you didn't answer her direct inquiry about the
> libraries you serve and whether they use thin clients or not.
>
> Thin clients, in my opinion, were a fad(?) from the late 90s/early
> 2000s that have mostly fallen away.
>
> If you are still finding them in a library, they probably need to
> be replaced. Again, in my humble opinion. I have not seen them
> since the early 2000s at the Columbus Metropolitan Library.
>
> For what it's worth, I hope this is helpful to you. Your mileage
> may vary.
>
> Ed
>
>
> Edward Worso
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>
> On Wed, Jun 22, 2016 at 11:57 AM, Chad Neeper
> <cneeper at level9networks.com <mailto:cneeper at level9networks.com>>
> wrote:
>
> I'll reply on behalf of eight libraries that don't monitor
> OPLINTECH:
>
> Arcanum Public Library
> *Community Library
> Hurt/Battelle Memorial Library
> J.R. Clarke Public Library
> Marvin Memorial Library
> Mechanicsburg Public Library
> Mount Gilead Public Library
> Selover Public Library
>
> * Community Library might reply independently. They have
> tech-savvy people on staff, but I don't recall if they still
> monitor OPLINTECH.
>
> ...which brings me to a second thought: If you're looking for
> accurate stats, keep in mind that there could be a fair number
> of libraries that won't respond. For instance, the other seven
> libraries I listed above don't necessarily have tech savvy
> people on staff and may not have a clue if the computers
> they're using are thin or thick. They also don't monitor
> OPLINTECH.
>
> I think it's been years since the last time I saw another IT
> company post to OPLINTECH, so I may actually be the only IT
> company that monitors this list (or at least that
> participates). So you might have quite a few that fall through
> the cracks and won't respond (perhaps even if you posted to
> OPLINLIST).
>
>
> HTH,
> Chad
>
>
> ______________________________
> *Chad Neeper*
> Senior Systems Engineer
>
> *Level 9 Networks*
> 740-548-8070 <tel:740-548-8070> (voice)
> 866-214-6607 <tel:866-214-6607> (fax)
>
> /Full IT/Computer consulting services -- Specialized in
> libraries and schools/
>
> On Wed, Jun 22, 2016 at 11:23 AM, Jen Murphy
> <jenm at preblelibrary.org <mailto:jenm at preblelibrary.org>> wrote:
>
> Hello All,
>
> I am wondering how many libraries use thin clients. If you
> do could you please respond, so that I can get an estimate?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Jen Murphy
>
>
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