Um, good point. We haven't even defined the people we are trying to serve yet. Okay, let's define the following:
What kind of library patrons are we trying to attact? Saying "all" isn't going to be very beneficial here I think. Are we aiming at new users, experienced users, anyone interested in computers whatsoever? Can we assume certain levels of skill? Regards, Dustin At 10:10 AM 8/29/2002 -0500, you wrote: >Dustin, > >Are we only targeting newbies? I am sure that there are lots of people >out there that do not have fast access that would love to be able to run >down to their local library, checkout their favorite distro, take it home, >and burn copies. > >If we do not use the designs of the manufacturers unless specifically >allowed to, it is really trivial to burn a few CDs of a distro and make >labels of our own design. For example, I can burn all three CDs of >Mandrake 8.2, print labels and have them ready to go in less than an hour >(probably within 30 minutes). > >If we simplify our project by little or no contact with manufacturers for >permissions, we can get it off the ground much faster and smoother with >less hassle. > >Just my opinion. >Bill LeBlanc > >At 08:59 PM 8/28/02 -0500, you wrote: >>I am on the other side of the fence. I am thinking of the patrons that >>will be accessing this stuff. Most will have little information about >>Linux. I think we should focus more on distributions like Knoppix that >>don't require a dedicated PC. Also, I think for now we need to keep this >>limited to two or three distributions. After running the program for a >>bit we will know how every works and then be able to expand. In fact, >>this is one of the reasons why I ended up taking a more active role in >>the project--everything was at a stand-still in large part because we >>were looking at doing too much too soon. At least, that's what I saw >>happening. I think we should stay small and targeted at first and then >>see how everything works out. No rush. > > >_______________________________________________ >General mailing list >General@brlug.net >http://brlug.net/mailman/listinfo/general_brlug.net > --- Dustin Puryear <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Puryear Information Technology Windows, UNIX, and IT Consulting http://www.puryear-it.com
