We are considering USB CD writers/rewriters available on demand as a file
saving/downloading device with more capacity than floppies. I'd be a bit
edgy about inbuilt writers - especially as libraries are awash with audio
CDs, these days....
If you have a booking/recording system for terminals, at least the user
knows that you have some record of who they are ... should they choose to
abuse the facility ...
> Roy
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> Roy Eden
> Operational Support Librarian
> Devon Library & Information Services
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Stafford, John (Worcester Library)
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> Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2001 1:11 PM
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> Subject: Re: CD Writers
>
> In principle, I can't see any difference from floppy discs. There would
> certainly be an advantage if you are going to make music composition or
> photo editing software available, since they produce such large files. The
> main copyright problem is that some nefarious users might copy audio or
> software CDs on them. You could make this difficult by not having a
> separate
> CD reader on the machine and not installing the softawre for disc copying
> which comes with the CD writer.
>
> We haven't got any installed here, but our customers are asking for them.
>
> John Stafford
> Worcester City Library
> Foregate Street
> Worcester
> WR1 1DT
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>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Yvonne Gorgon [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2001 9:02 AM
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> Subject: CD Writers
>
> Are any authorities considering installing CD Writers on public
> access
> machines? Whilst we (South Tyneside) would like to offer this
> facility for
> those who wish to purchase a book online or have a larger storage
> medium,
> concerns have been raised by the authority regarding copyright.
> Any views?
>
> Yvonne Gorgon
> ICT Development Officer
>
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