on 1/12/02 7:22 PM, David Golden at ikondave_at_charter.net wrote:
> Sadly, I think that the overall retraction of tech companies, and the fact
> that there are so many other heavy hitters already actively developing and
> marketing PDAs, that there is very little room for any new start up
> ventures. Also, I firmly believe that it is very difficult to find skilled,
> qualified individuals who would have any interest in sweat equity
> propositions. I would suggest that a better approach might be to select one
> or two current manufacturers to see if there might be some interest in
> modifications of existing systems.
I disagree for one simple reason--Palm. They weren't a hugely-funded "big"
player, but a small bunch of _highly_ motivated people with loads of vision.
I think that, in the end, this tends to create better products than those by
large companies with deep pockets. What really matters is the vision and
dedication. Yes, money is important but money doesn't create new ideas. I
think it is entirely possible to create a new PDA with minimal money (on a
corporate scale, of course) if the right people get together. Those people
may be on this list, or not. The key is to have a vision and a clear idea of
how to achieve that vision. I think that may be what is lacking in this
case. (Sheesh, we can't even agree on copyrights!!!) :-)
-- Jon Glass Krakow, Poland <jonglass_at_usa.net>"Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! - I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!" - Patrick Henry
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