Advantages and disadvantages of a computer based public information system

ADVANTAGES:

It can give the same information to a lot of different people.
It can be interactive.
You can include video and sound.
It can work for 24 hours a day without a break.


DISADVANTAGES:

The public can't ask questions.
Some people are afraid of technology and won't be able to use it. 
There is no friendly chatter.
It could break down.

Public information systems research

Public information systems are found in many situations

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Pay at the pump

Super market self checkout system

Passenger information system

ATM