#2nd video in background
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Warren,
You didn't say what type of Mac your receptionist has but you'll probably need
to add a separate video card. You can simply have a "Welcome" sign as the
desktop background on that monitor. The desktops of the two monitors will be
contiguous but by arranging them so only the corners are touching (in the
"Monitors" control panel) you should be able to minimize the possibility that
the mouse will accidentally run over to the other monitor.
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Dave, thanks for the insight, but …
The Mac is yet to be purchased, she now has an LCII, but we will need to
upgrade it, because …
Our idea for a "welcome board" is a little more involved than just showing a
desktop. We now have a DOS based system that does limited video (no motion)
and shows the guest's names that are to arrive at our locations on any given
day — a "welcome" to them is also displayed.
We wanted to move this application over to our receptionist's Mac and integrate
the daily "video" creation into her morning routine without having her go to
another machine, and DOS based at that, to get it done.
This brings about the need to run the welcome messages throughout the day in
the background while the receptionist does other duties on the Mac.
Motion video would be a definite plus, but is not required.
Hope this gives more info on whats going on.
Best,
…Warren
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Warren,
You can do this– run the "Welcome" application in the background on the Mac
while the secretary does other work. Depending on what she does the "Welcome"
application may slow or pause at times, though.
I'd recommend a Mac with NuBus slots.
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Thanks again for the reply.
Any suggestions on hardware (video cards) and software programs ?? — Again
focused on the fact that this must run as an independant process in the
background of her Mac, while she uses her normal screen for other work.
Thanks,
…Warren
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Warren,
No other suggestions; any video card should work for this application.
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