----------------------------Original message---------------------------- Linda, That's a really tough question. I am a strong proponent of not backtracking with technology. At the same time I don't usually recommend jumping blind. Consider this: SVGA, if properly supported with monitor and memory, can create a MUCH better image -- crisper on detail. What do you think is the liklihood that geographical data will continue requiring that greater detail? I don't know. Logically, the answer is an evident yes. But we are dealing with a government funded group and the answer, then, is not so certain. "Is a puzzlement." My general leaning is to mildly suggest trying to get it. But what if USGS comes out with a CD-ROM which requires a Sun Sparc WorkStation? That has even more detail capability. "Is a puzzlement." Maybe you should just opt for a Sun which runs PC applications. Then your administrator can say "So, you want a Sun. Do you want the Moon and the stars, too?" You can reply, "Not till next year." Good luck. Debra Lords [log in to unmask] Marriott Library University of Utah Salt Lake City, Utah 84112 ----------------------------Original message---------------------------- Hello All, Back from vacation 6 hours and I am already back on Maps-L. I am in the process of working on our equipment request for the coming year. I am aware that one of the recent USGS CD-ROMS (no. 8) requires SVGA, which our library doesn't have at present. My big question is, when the 14,000 CD's start coming, what format will THEY require? It is easier to justify SVGA (or some other fancy format) for more than one CD-ROM. If there was additional information on this subject at ALA or SLA, I would like to know. Maybe the people at USGS know??? Please reply to the net, as I am sure that others will need this type of information too. Linda Zellmer