From: Alon Altman (alon_at_nonexisting.hamakor.org.il)
Date: Wed 02 Apr 2003 - 15:11:47 IDT
On Wed, 2 Apr 2003, Gilad Ben-Yossef wrote:
> Alon Altman wrote:
> > On Wed, 2 Apr 2003, Gilad Ben-Yossef wrote:
> >
> >>Strange as it sounds this idea has already came up :-) but we decided
> >>that although it is no doubt extra cool, it won't really be a good use
> >>of the Amuta money.
> >
> >
> > I suggest you reconsider, as LNX-BBC is more than just cool. It helps the
> > amuta's goals in promoting GNU/Linux. Assuming members will cary their
> > membership card anywhere, they can use the LNX-BBC installed on it to
> > demonstrate GNU/Linux to interested parties any time, instead of just
> > verbally explaining it, without requiring an internet connection at all.
> >
>
> Again, I *like* the idea very much. I would love for you to show me a
> way to make it economically feasible. Remember that as a member/friend
> card it will also have to have personalized (member/friend name at the
> very least) and it should be feasible to produce relativly small
> quantaties fast. There is also the issue of updating the software on it
> from time to time.
The BBC CDs can be written with a standard CD-writer. Maybe there are even
CD-RW BBCs. The member name and number may be printed on a sticker on the
CD. You can buy stickers like that which printable on an Inkjet printer for
a very reasonable sum. You can also make the priniting on the CD standard
and use a pen to write the member name & number on the CD. The CD Image may
contain more member identification as well.
If money is the problem, make two types of card, and ask members to pay
extra for the BBC one.
> Maybe next year we'll have enough members and resources to make it
> feasible. Right now I believe that we don't.
Next year seems fine too. The BBCs will have to be rewritten annualy
anyway I guess.
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