I was also thinking that you could make a side business out of this
project once you have prototyped the kiosk. Informational kiosks are
here to stay, why shouldn't they be built here in Eugene out of reused
parts. Once you have a clever and decorative design exterior you would
be well on your way to branding a product. No one will care if the guts
are old computer as long as it is safe and up to code. You could build
a cottage industry. Look what Obie Media did for buses.
It's all about turning trash into treasure!
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I would be interested in doing things like this for sure. A kiosk with this
kind of interaction could be hauled to our in door tabling events and sit
nicely in our trade both space.....
lorraine
On 7/25/06 11:40 AM, "Brian Gallagher" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
ELUG has been more of a true users group over the years...from my
vantage point on the sidelines...technical problems and solutions for
individuals in the group and an occasional outsider. I believe that
model will continue.
I have the unfortunate distinction of having a phone number that is one
digit off the Guitar Center. Given the number of calls I get, I see
there is a classical guitar community in Eugene. Those people use sheet
music, so maybe we could interest them in Lilypond.
My (standard, goofy, self-deprecating) point is to target
micro-applications for end-user support. Lorrane, would you allow
space in your shop for a computer kiosk demo for these
micro-applications? I suggest a Max Headroom talking head that shows
the potential user what the program does and if it is better then the
proprietary equivalent.
My conclusion is that you have to sell to the end-user.
Brian
P.S. what happened over at the Science Factory Children's Museum. Are
we building a bridge there?
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