Depends upon the ILS. If you were still stuck on DRA, then yes, that was all Telnet based. Modern versions of Sirsi Workflows REQUIRE Windows XP or Vista primarily because they run Java and require a specifically modified Java library to work properly. They can also be configured to work by web browser as well, but that's an expensive add-on product. Again, it depends on the ILS, which is why it's "missing info":)
Think the question missed an important point: does she want to be able to search from a web-enabled OPAC or does she need to use Windows in order to access a ILS system? As an example: Sirsi uses software called "Workflows" to access the actual ILS (Integrated Library System) in order to search the catalog, place, holds, order items, etc. The only approved OS's for this software is Windows XP (and Vista... just barely). This discludes just about any Android or Linux enabled device, but her mileage may vary by what ILS her library relies upon.
If that's the case, then you can find examples of this at libraries around the nation. As an example, South Lyon Library in MI has "Roaming Reference" capability through the use of Tablets.
Some of the newer Netbooks are likely more than capable as well, if not quite as portable.
This will cost so much money it's not funny. Broadcasters have spent BILLIONS combined to switch over their equipment by Feb 17... and for what? They get to pay an massive gouge amount of digital broadcast equipment. In the end, what was the purpose of it? Set a date and stick to it. No one saves money on this... and isn't that what the Govt SHOULD be doing now?
Wisdom... not following a religion completely made up by this Nebraska guy who we hardly even know.
I find it difficult to follow a "church" that remains nothing more than the result of a bet between L. Ron Hubbard and Issac Asimov.
Did L. Ron win the bet by creating a religion? Or did he create a cult? Is there a difference?
That's what you would have a time wave compensator for. The compensator would determine the exact XYZ axis location of where the same patch of earth when you travel to it. Thus why Time Travel is also considered as a means of traversing extreme distances.
Idiots who want to get rid of Libraries are the same idiots pushing BluRay and more comprehensive media formats that make DRM more extensive. Copyright lawyers and the likes of them consider libraries to be nothing more than copyright circumvention centers allowing mass quantities of consumers to NOT put more money in their pockets (note I'm not dumb enough to say "put money in the authors pocket").
I work in a Library, and I can tell you that the usage numbers on our Library have gone up every year for 12 years straight in every single phase of service we provide. In the 9 years I've been employed there, our circulation numbers have quadrupled. In House computer usage is 15 times what it was 9 years ago. Our database service usage has increased over a 100 times. We've changed from being a book and mortar informational storage building to being a community gathering center and information access entity. We provide access to online databases, ebooks, and provide community services. We providing gaming for kids, reading groups for all ages, and so much more. Concerts, movies, and petting zoos... oh my.
An building architect isn't going to save our libraries (and thus, our intellectual freedom. Rather, the continuous adaption to the market demands will save our libraries from extinction. Unless, of course, Dubbya declares the election null and void and declares himself Grand Poobah for life, thus instituting his own brand of facism... which inevitably includes making sure no one has free and equitable access to the information. Just like the Taliban and Muslim countries that demand women not be allowed to learn.
Yes, THAT is what libraries mean. If your local library is in danger.. fight for it, because that Library is the "mine canary" of your freedom of speech.
Because sometimes bravery is required from your fellow man, yes? Bravery sometimes requires you place yourself in harms way for the good of others. Didn't you listen to Spock? if we can provide brave men, women, dogs, cat, goldfish, and mosquitoes with better equipment to protect them when forced to engage in an exercise of bravery, well... I'm all for that.
A Truck driver WOULD be an IT worker if the steering system of his/her truck running through a computer that's worth more than the gross national product of many small countries. Alas, they don't... yet...
Relying on Windows to point your vehicle in a direction at any speed is a frightening thought. Ford seems to be moving in this direction with the SYNC system, so it's not so far into the future.
"Truck, turn left"
"Turning right into Jiffy Lube."
Speeds are like, say, 56k modem speeds. It could be better, but it works perfectly well for accessing email, movie listing, etc. Not really usable as a full web browser, but it does the trick. My primary use of the web browser is for G-Mail or work email. Works perfectly fine, even in the middle of nowhere in Michigan:)
Hearing Aids DO NOT cooperate with cell phones, or any phones for that matter. How do I know this? I've been wearing hearing aids since I was smaller than Wee Man.
I use a Sidekick II from T-Mobile under Data contract. Cost about $40/mo.
In some cases, it's the choice between being funded and not being funded.
A law was passed (for most states) which requires that all PUBLIC LIBRARIES must use some manner of filtering in order to obtain LSTA grant monies. If you do not filter, you cannot obtain these monies. Thus, you're forced to make a decision not based on the needs or desires of the community itself, but based on "can we get by on a single Amiga 500? (or whatever bargain basement POS you have available).
Many communities, like mine, do not want a company from California, or managed by some flippant nincompoop organization that thinks say, typing, writing or think the word "boobs" is reason to revoke the first ammendment making filtering decisions for me, or my community.
I think my point was missed. Okay, how about like this:
Do you believe you should be able to walk into the Library, grab a book, and walk out with it. Never pay for the book. EVER. No control in place to make sure you return that book so it may be used by someone else? Of course not, because Library's couldn't exist, nor could book stores if you could walk in and take whatever book you want.
AS I MENTIONED... There is of course NOTHING that prevents you from photocopying the entire book. NOTHING WHATSOEVER. That's the duplication of "Fair Use". It's not easy, but you can do it.
Essentially, NetLibrary's DRM exists to duplicate that premise. There's nothing that prevents you from copying a download from NetLibrary to your computer and cracking it. They're EASY to crack. As easy as "photocopying a book".
The part I don't agree with as far as NetLibrary use is that it's restricted to MS's DRM, which means the majority of digital audio device users (i.e. iPod users) are unable to use NetLibrary. There are no real adequate providers of popular digital audio media that provide on a cost acceptable basis for public libraries. If that's what you mean as far as the DRM not providing Fair Use, I totally agree with that. Any DRM that exists should exist on a standardized level so it can be used by any and all devices intended for that purpose.
Ooo.. Don't blame that on the Library. I work for a Library, and we provide access to the same resource (NetLibrary).
Essentially, due to Apple not wanted to open up their DRM, NetLibrary (and other services like OverDrive) cannot provide media usable for iPod use.
However, the DRM used for NetLibrary is really the same as fining you for not returning a book on time... Sure, you can copy a book you check out of the Library freely, but it's not easy... same deal with NetLibrary Digital Audio.
It's actually tied to the fact that Sci Fi and USA Network have the same parent (NBC). USA airs the WWE programming.
WWE runs ECW. They needed air time to air the "new" ECW, and the only time period available for the summer season was on Sci Fi.
ECW ratings have been so high, the deal was extended beyond the summer season. Supposedly, they're looking to move ECW up to USA sooner or later to avoid these questions.
Actually, this is very relevant. There's a movement called DOPA (Deleting Online Predators Act), see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deleting_Online_Preda tors_Act for info, which our beloved Gestapo...er... Congress is halfway to passing, which would require every local institution, including your local library, to block access to all "Social Networking" sites... inspite of how insanely easy it is to traverse and and all known filtering methods by means of the clever, newfangled proxies of which you speak... which spring up like wild fire... soon ensuring that Congress must take steps to protect us from the evil.
Here's a fact: Congress is clueless, and incapable of keeping up with technological society.
Conclusion: I for one welcome our Skynet overlords...
Bingo. Anything that would potentially allow you direct access to the hard drive could be interpreted as breaking and entering attempts.
I've not seen it in MY library [knock on wood] but I've seen folks replace desktop backgrounds with obscene images, change boot.ini to load nifty files that are suppposed to delete the hard drive (but it was just a dumb script kiddie who didn't realize c:\windows didn't exist on a Windows NT install), etc.
Live CD's would also circumvent most library filtering mechanisms, which are unfortunately necessary to maintain funding in many cases.
Well, unless you're a conspiracy theorist... Trust your local library. Libraries are increasingly at the fore front of protecting your rights (because no one does that anymore in Dubbya's America...)
As a tech for a local library here, we set our workstations to be usable for just about any means, and all user cookies, cache files, or anything installed erase instantly upon log off or reboot. We're not as concerned about security on the computer as we are about insuring YOUR security as a user.
Don't be afraid to ask the Library about it's privacy policies, and what it does to protect your privacy. A written policy should (in most cases) be available.
On the other hand... DON'T try using a Live CD on a public computer in a library: you're liable to have an angry tech in your face ejecting you from the premises or calling the police. Live CD's on a public terminal can be interpreted as breaking and entering under most Public Access terminal usage agreements. That's another argument in itself, but it's how we'd treat live cd usage in my library.
Yes, they do. They're called Digital Hearing aids. If your hearing loss isn't extreme, digital hearing aids handle the filtering and directionality. These have been built into glasses ever since they started selling digital hearing aids.
The only "new" feature is using multiple microphones... and the article doesn't address whether the sound is processed digitally or good ole analog.
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You insensitive clod... I am a Native American!
Depends upon the ILS. If you were still stuck on DRA, then yes, that was all Telnet based. Modern versions of Sirsi Workflows REQUIRE Windows XP or Vista primarily because they run Java and require a specifically modified Java library to work properly. They can also be configured to work by web browser as well, but that's an expensive add-on product. Again, it depends on the ILS, which is why it's "missing info" :)
Think the question missed an important point: does she want to be able to search from a web-enabled OPAC or does she need to use Windows in order to access a ILS system? As an example: Sirsi uses software called "Workflows" to access the actual ILS (Integrated Library System) in order to search the catalog, place, holds, order items, etc. The only approved OS's for this software is Windows XP (and Vista... just barely). This discludes just about any Android or Linux enabled device, but her mileage may vary by what ILS her library relies upon. If that's the case, then you can find examples of this at libraries around the nation. As an example, South Lyon Library in MI has "Roaming Reference" capability through the use of Tablets. Some of the newer Netbooks are likely more than capable as well, if not quite as portable.
See: http://www.xkcd.com/538/ for details on how to circumvent encryption... nothing is 100% :)
This will cost so much money it's not funny. Broadcasters have spent BILLIONS combined to switch over their equipment by Feb 17... and for what? They get to pay an massive gouge amount of digital broadcast equipment. In the end, what was the purpose of it? Set a date and stick to it. No one saves money on this... and isn't that what the Govt SHOULD be doing now?
Wisdom... not following a religion completely made up by this Nebraska guy who we hardly even know. I find it difficult to follow a "church" that remains nothing more than the result of a bet between L. Ron Hubbard and Issac Asimov. Did L. Ron win the bet by creating a religion? Or did he create a cult? Is there a difference?
That's what you would have a time wave compensator for. The compensator would determine the exact XYZ axis location of where the same patch of earth when you travel to it. Thus why Time Travel is also considered as a means of traversing extreme distances.
Maybe Al Gore was right... we should really be afraid of Manbearpig.
Just buy some from the Libyans... although they may try to gun NASA down in a parking lot if it's not used for the bomb they want...
Idiots who want to get rid of Libraries are the same idiots pushing BluRay and more comprehensive media formats that make DRM more extensive. Copyright lawyers and the likes of them consider libraries to be nothing more than copyright circumvention centers allowing mass quantities of consumers to NOT put more money in their pockets (note I'm not dumb enough to say "put money in the authors pocket").
I work in a Library, and I can tell you that the usage numbers on our Library have gone up every year for 12 years straight in every single phase of service we provide. In the 9 years I've been employed there, our circulation numbers have quadrupled. In House computer usage is 15 times what it was 9 years ago. Our database service usage has increased over a 100 times. We've changed from being a book and mortar informational storage building to being a community gathering center and information access entity. We provide access to online databases, ebooks, and provide community services. We providing gaming for kids, reading groups for all ages, and so much more. Concerts, movies, and petting zoos... oh my.
An building architect isn't going to save our libraries (and thus, our intellectual freedom. Rather, the continuous adaption to the market demands will save our libraries from extinction. Unless, of course, Dubbya declares the election null and void and declares himself Grand Poobah for life, thus instituting his own brand of facism... which inevitably includes making sure no one has free and equitable access to the information. Just like the Taliban and Muslim countries that demand women not be allowed to learn.
Yes, THAT is what libraries mean. If your local library is in danger.. fight for it, because that Library is the "mine canary" of your freedom of speech.
Because sometimes bravery is required from your fellow man, yes? Bravery sometimes requires you place yourself in harms way for the good of others. Didn't you listen to Spock? if we can provide brave men, women, dogs, cat, goldfish, and mosquitoes with better equipment to protect them when forced to engage in an exercise of bravery, well... I'm all for that.
A Truck driver WOULD be an IT worker if the steering system of his/her truck running through a computer that's worth more than the gross national product of many small countries. Alas, they don't... yet... Relying on Windows to point your vehicle in a direction at any speed is a frightening thought. Ford seems to be moving in this direction with the SYNC system, so it's not so far into the future. "Truck, turn left" "Turning right into Jiffy Lube."
There is no iPod, only Zune?
So you have the Great Firewall of China in your house?
Speeds are like, say, 56k modem speeds. It could be better, but it works perfectly well for accessing email, movie listing, etc. Not really usable as a full web browser, but it does the trick. My primary use of the web browser is for G-Mail or work email. Works perfectly fine, even in the middle of nowhere in Michigan :)
Hearing Aids DO NOT cooperate with cell phones, or any phones for that matter. How do I know this? I've been wearing hearing aids since I was smaller than Wee Man.
I use a Sidekick II from T-Mobile under Data contract. Cost about $40/mo.
In some cases, it's the choice between being funded and not being funded.
A law was passed (for most states) which requires that all PUBLIC LIBRARIES must use some manner of filtering in order to obtain LSTA grant monies. If you do not filter, you cannot obtain these monies. Thus, you're forced to make a decision not based on the needs or desires of the community itself, but based on "can we get by on a single Amiga 500? (or whatever bargain basement POS you have available).
Many communities, like mine, do not want a company from California, or managed by some flippant nincompoop organization that thinks say, typing, writing or think the word "boobs" is reason to revoke the first ammendment making filtering decisions for me, or my community.
Devo summed this up many years ago with the refrain from "Freedom of Choice":
Freedom of choice
Is what you got
Freedom from choice
Is what you want
I think my point was missed. Okay, how about like this:
Do you believe you should be able to walk into the Library, grab a book, and walk out with it. Never pay for the book. EVER. No control in place to make sure you return that book so it may be used by someone else? Of course not, because Library's couldn't exist, nor could book stores if you could walk in and take whatever book you want.
AS I MENTIONED... There is of course NOTHING that prevents you from photocopying the entire book. NOTHING WHATSOEVER. That's the duplication of "Fair Use". It's not easy, but you can do it.
Essentially, NetLibrary's DRM exists to duplicate that premise. There's nothing that prevents you from copying a download from NetLibrary to your computer and cracking it. They're EASY to crack. As easy as "photocopying a book".
The part I don't agree with as far as NetLibrary use is that it's restricted to MS's DRM, which means the majority of digital audio device users (i.e. iPod users) are unable to use NetLibrary. There are no real adequate providers of popular digital audio media that provide on a cost acceptable basis for public libraries. If that's what you mean as far as the DRM not providing Fair Use, I totally agree with that. Any DRM that exists should exist on a standardized level so it can be used by any and all devices intended for that purpose.
Ooo.. Don't blame that on the Library. I work for a Library, and we provide access to the same resource (NetLibrary). Essentially, due to Apple not wanted to open up their DRM, NetLibrary (and other services like OverDrive) cannot provide media usable for iPod use. However, the DRM used for NetLibrary is really the same as fining you for not returning a book on time... Sure, you can copy a book you check out of the Library freely, but it's not easy... same deal with NetLibrary Digital Audio.
It's actually tied to the fact that Sci Fi and USA Network have the same parent (NBC). USA airs the WWE programming. WWE runs ECW. They needed air time to air the "new" ECW, and the only time period available for the summer season was on Sci Fi. ECW ratings have been so high, the deal was extended beyond the summer season. Supposedly, they're looking to move ECW up to USA sooner or later to avoid these questions.
Actually, this is very relevant. There's a movement called DOPA (Deleting Online Predators Act), see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deleting_Online_Preda tors_Act for info, which our beloved Gestapo...er... Congress is halfway to passing, which would require every local institution, including your local library, to block access to all "Social Networking" sites... inspite of how insanely easy it is to traverse and and all known filtering methods by means of the clever, newfangled proxies of which you speak... which spring up like wild fire... soon ensuring that Congress must take steps to protect us from the evil.
Here's a fact: Congress is clueless, and incapable of keeping up with technological society.
Conclusion: I for one welcome our Skynet overlords...
Bingo. Anything that would potentially allow you direct access to the hard drive could be interpreted as breaking and entering attempts.
I've not seen it in MY library [knock on wood] but I've seen folks replace desktop backgrounds with obscene images, change boot.ini to load nifty files that are suppposed to delete the hard drive (but it was just a dumb script kiddie who didn't realize c:\windows didn't exist on a Windows NT install), etc.
Live CD's would also circumvent most library filtering mechanisms, which are unfortunately necessary to maintain funding in many cases.
Well, unless you're a conspiracy theorist... Trust your local library. Libraries are increasingly at the fore front of protecting your rights (because no one does that anymore in Dubbya's America...)
As a tech for a local library here, we set our workstations to be usable for just about any means, and all user cookies, cache files, or anything installed erase instantly upon log off or reboot. We're not as concerned about security on the computer as we are about insuring YOUR security as a user.
Don't be afraid to ask the Library about it's privacy policies, and what it does to protect your privacy. A written policy should (in most cases) be available.
On the other hand... DON'T try using a Live CD on a public computer in a library: you're liable to have an angry tech in your face ejecting you from the premises or calling the police. Live CD's on a public terminal can be interpreted as breaking and entering under most Public Access terminal usage agreements. That's another argument in itself, but it's how we'd treat live cd usage in my library.
Yes, they do. They're called Digital Hearing aids. If your hearing loss isn't extreme, digital hearing aids handle the filtering and directionality. These have been built into glasses ever since they started selling digital hearing aids. The only "new" feature is using multiple microphones... and the article doesn't address whether the sound is processed digitally or good ole analog.