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We've got all these blasted computers, with big, giant, monitors- 10 of them between the three of us. And we're not supposed to use them when the temp in the rooms goes over 85. Last year, the post commander ordered that there be no AC until mid-june to save money. So she had her people go around and pull the breakers for all the AC. We lost many tens of thousands of dollars worth of computer eq. It's crazy.

So she had her people go around and pull the breakers for all the AC. We lost many tens of thousands of dollars worth of computer eq. It's crazy.

Yeah, I remember you mentioning that. Duh!

Our server room is air conditioned, luckily...but this is still the IT dept, and we have LOADS of computers, all putting out heat. And no cross breeze. Bad for the computers as well as us.

We've got all these blasted computers, with big, giant, monitors- 10 of them between the three of us.

I know you're in a government operation, and common sense doesn't always rule. But do you have a suggestion program? Can you suggest some digital KVM switches so you can replace four huge monitors with just one? If you're supposed to turn them off when the temperature goes over 85, it can't be mandatory that they be visible at all times. It would also free up a lot of real estate for both monitor and keyboard. I have three (sometimes four) PCs around my desk at home, and a KVM switch is the only way to fly.

After you sell that idea, then convince them that a large-screen LCD will enhance the system even more, with more space savings, less electrical usage, and NO heat output.

Besides, in today's world, when a glass monitor goes, it's basically unrepairable. LCDs will take over, sooner or later.