Re: [NTLK] Newton R & D

From: Tony Kan (tony.kan_at_clear.net.nz)
Date: Thu Nov 28 2002 - 17:34:49 EST


Of course, there will always be a debate about
1. What will make for worthy projects
2. How it will be made accountable
3. What checks and balances should be put in place to ensure that everyone
can trust the system

Cheers
Tony.

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[mailto:newtontalk-bounce_at_newtontalk.net]On Behalf Of hal9000x
Sent: Friday, 29 November 2002 10:27 a.m.
To: newtontalk_at_newtontalk.net
Subject: [NTLK] Newton R & D

I got one of the SER-001 units when they were first available and
subsequently found out that they are no longer available. It seems that
everyone would have liked production to continue but I can of course
understand why the maker would like to move on. I picked up on someone
in a previous thread making mention about 'custom ordering or
procuring' the SER-001 via a special order, etc. This got me to
thinking about how we on the list might encourage someone to make
specially, keep producing or develop a particular item for our beloved
Newtons. Would people be interested in contributing to a Newton R & D
fund whereby those who are particularly committed to the platform would
contribute a small R&D contribution into a fund on a yearly basis for
example. If you assume a yearly contribution of $20 from 300 members of
the list that equals $6000 per year. Not an insignificant sum and
certainly something that could be put to good use by keeping favorite
products available or even developing new ones. I can clearly see the
level of technical & other contributions that people like Grant, Woo &
Rich from TON have made to the Newton Community is something that I
personally could never achieve. The R & D fund would be a way for
people like myself who are committed to the Newton platform and would
like to see its usable life extended indefinitely to make an ongoing
contribution to that end. I think it was Woo in a previous post who
said he did things for the 'good of the Newton community' or something
to that effect. I believe that the Newton R & D fund is a way to fund
an ongoing commitment to the Newton platform for the 'good of the
Newton community' in a relatively painless way to insure that it will
be around for a long time to come. If there is any interest in this
suggestion perhaps one of the eminent gentlemen I mentioned previously
would take it upon themselves to seek to bring the Newton Fund for R&D
to fruition. I personally stand ready to help in any way that I can.
Thank You.

William N. Kilarjian

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