On Monday 04 September 2006 11:25 am, Abhishek Daga wrote:

>
> How about letting these railings generate revenue?
> Is it feasible? So you have Ads being transmitted for the benefit
> of the visually impaired or whichever group is using this system.

railings can generate revenue. But only if they cater to everybody.
Did a pilot last yr on something similiar so i know what i am talking 
about.

> Dont flame me yet for bringing an evil commercial aspect into the
> whole thing, but it seems like something to atleast consider before
> we bury it.
> Basically lets not look at this as a cost center but innovative
> ways to generate revenue from this.
>
> Cross subsidizing can be another way. Where added features are also
> provided that the superset population can also use and in return
> they cross subsidize the social aspect of the project.

Absolutely. Rely on governments or charity and both are going to dry 
up very quickly or wind up being grossly misused.

-- 
Rgds
JTD

-- 
http://mm.glug-bom.org/mailman/listinfo/linuxers

Reply via email to