Re: One more feature idea

[Micah Yoder <LYoder@cyberis.net>]

> Ok, the company I work for, Vicinity, provides geo-enabled services on the
> web.  Maps, driving directions, business finders, etc.  Basically the idea
> is that the user tells us where they live, and we find the closest of
> whatever they are looking for (nearest Visa ATM, Ford dealership, FedEx
> drop box, etc.)
> 
> Anyways, I've spoken to the V.P. of Operations, and it looks like they'd
> be willing to provide us with maps and a business finder for free.  (We
> charge anywheres from $5K - $500K per client).

Hmm.  Why would they give us something like that for free?  That's a bit
different than a computer or bandwidth donation...

> So the idea is that companies that provide services to the Linux community
> can list themselves with us, and people can then find the nearest Linux
> VAR, reseller, support center, bookstore with Linux books, Linux friendly
> ISP, etc. The engine is hosted by Vicinity, so there's nothing special we
> need to do, other than imbed a link, and get the information from the
> companies.
> 
> What do ya think?

Hmmmmmmmmm......  that broadens our reach quite a bit.  Not a bad idea I
guess.  But do we need the money?  What would we do with it?  Would
Vicinity let us resell it?  I assume that was your intention (also based
on your private E-mail to me).

But sure...if it's really that simple, why not???