[school-discuss] Re: Interested Party

["Steelhead" <bill@ries-knight.net>]

Michael, today is a busy day, I will reply more fully in a few days, but in 
the meantime, check out http://www.schoolforge.net
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Bill Ries-Knight   ***   Stockton, CA.

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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Michael Spencer" <michael52163@hotmail.com>
To: <bill@ries-knight.net>
Sent: Friday, May 21, 2004 9:06 AM
Subject: Re: Interested Party


> Bill,
>
> I share your vision as I have developed and sold a similar device to K12 
> for the past 7 years.  Have sold over 100,000 units.
>
> In designing a Linux based device, I am confident I could design the 
> hardware however I would like to enlist your advice on what Linux K5 
> programs to bundle the device with.
>
> I would specifically be looking for a Linux typing tutor, basic math 
> reading and writing program.  Any suggestions?
>
> Kind regards,
>
> Michael
>
>
> > From: "Steelhead" <bill@ries-knight.net>
> > To: "Michael Spencer" <michael52163@hotmail.com>
> > CC: "Steelhead" <bill@ries-knight.net>
> > Subject: Re: Interested Party
> > Date: Thu, 20 May 2004 14:01:19 -0700
> >
> > This is good
> > I have a vision that the device would have the following basic features 
> > ...
> > ports USB, FireWire, ps/2, vga, serial, paralell
> > It should support Ethernet, 802.11x, bluetooth
> > it should have sound i/o
> > the hardware should be ARM or TransMeta powered to accomidate low power 
> > funtionality
> > There should be a touchscreen capability to allow use w/o a kb, and, 
> > perhaps a pullout micro-keyboard
> > the device should be able to operate for 8 hours on internal batteris at a 
> > minimum, and be designed for use with a "desk-mounted" docking option to 
> > charge and allow standard i/o devices to reside in a classroom 
> > environment.
> > the screen should be seiously impact/water and dust  resistant and the 
> > case should be ruggedized to handle  battlefield level conditions (selling 
> > point to the military and elementary schools)
> > storage should be solid state flash, and a cd/dvd reader would be a nice 
> > option.
> >
> > All of this can fit in a package same as or smaller than a stndard 
> > notebook, think like a ultrathin laptop.
> >
> > The target selling price should be ~ $300 us.  it can be done, but the 
> > industry wont take us there as long as profit magins are good on other 
> > devices.
> >
> > My vision, little changed since 1999, we are closer.
> >
> > Gotta run now... later
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> > Bill Ries-Knight   ***   Stockton, CA.
> >
> > Please donate blood.
> > You will be glad someone else did when you need it.
> >
> > My views on spam and SCO
> > http://www.ries-knight.net/index.html
> > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Michael Spencer" 
> > <michael52163@hotmail.com>
> > To: <bill@ries-knight.net>
> > Sent: Thursday, May 20, 2004 12:26 PM
> > Subject: Re: Interested Party
> >
> >
> > > Bill,
> > >
> > > I have been involved in the K12 industry for over 9 years predominantly 
> > > selling $300 portable work processors with typing tutors.
> > >
> > > Having been in this industry for years I am exploring the development of 
> > > a hardware device that runs the Linux OS along with Linux K12 programs. 
> > > The purpose of using Linux is it low or no cost.
> > >
> > > I am interested to see what programs would most be recommended, 
> > > preferably a typing program, K4 math, reading and writing program.
> > >
> > > Michael
> > >
> > >
> > > > From: "Steelhead" <bill@ries-knight.net>
> > > > To: "Michael Spencer" <michael52163@hotmail.com>, 
> > > > <e-book@linuxhelpers.org>
> > > > CC: "Steelhead" <bill@ries-knight.net>
> > > > Subject: Re: Interested Party
> > > > Date: Thu, 20 May 2004 12:19:39 -0700
> > > >
> > > > at this time, there is no device, but as the "Tablet PC" market is 
> > > > maturing, the device becomes easier to make a reality.
> > > >
> > > > I would ask about your expertise and background, and it can become a 
> > > > reality.
> > > >
> > > > Thanks
> > > > Bill
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> > > > Bill Ries-Knight   ***   Stockton, CA.
> > > >
> > > > Please donate blood.
> > > > You will be glad someone else did when you need it.
> > > >
> > > > My views on spam and SCO
> > > > http://www.ries-knight.net/index.html
> > > > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Michael Spencer" 
> > > > <michael52163@hotmail.com>
> > > > To: <e-book@linuxhelpers.org>
> > > > Sent: Thursday, May 20, 2004 12:06 PM
> > > > Subject: Interested Party
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > > Dear Sirs,
> > > > >
> > > > > I am very interested in your cause and would like to know more about 
> > > > > it. Any recommendations on how I can read up more on it.
> > > > >
> > > > > It their an actual device available?
> > > > >
> > > > > Regards,
> > > > >
> > > > > Michael