Re: [Computerbank] Fundraising?

[Da Moose <moose@bovine.artificial-stupidity.net>]

Hi Greg

The other thing we are doing with some of the older boxes is giving them
to isolated schools overseas.

It would be great to investigate what else could be done to reuse them
here.

Pen

On Sun, 6 Jan 2002, Greg White wrote:

> Bruce, I would not have to pick up all the old box.   Its just a matter of
> finding a use for a quantity of them.  And then writing some simple code for
> them.   The real value is in the functions they are coded to perform (the
> software).  And this would require a little research.  Because first, we
> would have to find manufacturers etc. who may be interested.  Then the
> specifications of the job to be done (analysis), and then the writing of a
> prototype etc.    By finding some smaller manufacturers, who's products
> would be ultra-competative using Computerbanks software and old box.  It may
> be possible to find some small niche outlets.  But the secret would be in a
> really simple product, which does perfectly, what the manufacturer or
> business wants.
> 
> greg
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Bruce McCubbery <brucemcc@melbpc.org.au>
> To: <computerbank@lists.linux.org.au>
> Sent: Saturday, January 05, 2002 8:22 PM
> Subject: Re: [Computerbank] Fundraising?
> 
> 
> > At 16:52 5/01/02 +1100, Julien Goodwin wrote:
> > >Wasn't this the idea of the (failed) garage sale at CBV?
> >
> > I didn't know about this, does that mean Greg can pick over what's left
> > when he comes down next Thursday?
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