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[Currently Provide] 16 computers in clusters of 4 (Reference area) 2 walk up computers Total desktops: 18 Total laptops: 6 Total on 2nd floor: 24 Additional 3 desktops on 3rd floor (2 in Merrill Room and 1 open access). 24 computers in library lab (Bush 226) for classes, training and overflow from Reference computers. Total in library: 52 Another 2-3 ?? special purpose computers in the Learning Center available for students. [Proposed Expansion] Double capacity to 36 computers (mix of laptop and desktop). Desktops could be thin clients if functional and cheaper. Students do not need a lot of storage capacity. They access internet, VanckoHall, webmail, and MSOffice apps. What plug-ins will be required for Internet access, Vancko Hall, etc.? Are they available on the thin clients? Will thin clients offer your users a complete experience? I would hate to see the investment made only to find they are inadequate. Library: we look to CIS for technical details. We assume if thin client operates like a desktop (does it?) from software perspective, it would be adequate. What kinds of functionality should we be worried about losing? CIS will plan for current functionality, the same as computers in the library now and the Main academic lab. Thin clients run software at the server level rather than locally as PCs do. While thin clients may be more cost effective, you will lose the flexibility of a true PC. CIS also has to determine if it has the available time and resources to support the thin clients in your environment. Is the current configuration adequate for your needs? TBD: wireless printing, electrical capacity for desktop and laptop computers. These are all critical elements in the project process and need to be addressed. Could you be more specific as to what you mean by "wireless printing"? Library: printing from wireless device (ie Resnet). CIS interprets this to mean both College-owned notebooks and student-owned notebooks. We do not interpret this to include other hand held devices, like smart phones and mobile web access PDAs. [SERVICE/RESOURCE] 
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