On Thu, 2007-03-29 at 18:43 -0700, Gus Wirth wrote: > Paul G. Allen wrote: > [snip] > > So, as an engineer, given that kind of feedback, now I can think along > > the lines of what API and other functionality would the iQ need to have > > to support such an application? > > Full hardware docs. If you want the thing to be universally used, the > best OS might not be what you are currently running or Linux. Maybe some > BSD variant would be better, or VxWorks, or whatever that real time > system was that RedHat bought a while back.
VxWorks costs something like $70,000 per year for licensing, not really a great choice (I think you'd agree). > > [snip] > > The idea of getting a booth at shows went over well. Giving modems away, > > not so good. (maybe a drawing?) Now we are looking at what consumer > > shows we can attend. Ideas? > > The Del Mar Electronics show is coming up. That could be a good place to > present. If you're serious about selling them advertise in "Circuit > Cellar" magazine. > > > > Just a last thought before I hit send: A demonstration at a KPLUG > > meeting? No, it doesn't use Linux (maybe some day? Would Linux fit in > > it? We have wondered), but PC side Linux support for it might be a plus. > > My tracking application certainly works on Linux (I designed as such - > > go figure ;) ) > > Yes! Do the presentation on the tracking application and mention the > module as a "for sale" item. So when should we schedule you? I've starting working on getting it up and running again (I developed it back in 1999-2000). There's new software (PC software I mean) and better technology available now, so I need to upgrade and improve, not to mention build a new database. I'll let you all know when I think it's ready. In the mean time, I'll forward this to the marketing critters here so they can pursue the show and magazine angle. > > > So, let's make this thread as long as the Cox and DMCA thread (but keep > > it On Topic :) ) > > My delete folder doesn't have enough space. > LMAO! PGA -- The information contained in this e-mail message is confidential, intended only for the use of the individual or entity named above. If the reader of this e-mail is not the intended recipient, or the employee or agent responsible to deliver it to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any review, dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] Paul G. Allen Software Engineer BSIT/SE Quake Global, Inc. 858-277-7290 x285 -- [email protected] http://www.kernel-panic.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/kplug-list
