James G. Sack (jim) wrote:
> Owned equipment is appealing to me, as well. Even if we agree to spend
> extra for that benefit, it is still probably useful to do a simple
> cost comparison of our options.
Without specifically identifying the motherboard in the server, it's
difficult to tell is we have the ability to upgrade memory enough to
make a difference.
> I suggest we also acknowledge the value of contributed colo space and
> bandwidth. Is there something more than thanks we can offer? Maybe
> some
> kind of promo-ad, or something?
This is something that Josh would have to address. When the box was
colocated at my clients business, we never advertised his business.
I'm reluctant to mix commercial advertising on our site, because I
think it tends to be perceived as an endorsement and may make
competitors see it as favoritism.
> Don't know if there is any salvage value in the current box (sparky2,
> isn't it)? Maybe raffle it off for $2 tickets? Conceivably it might
> have
> value as a standby or test/development box, but probably not occupying
> Josh's space, time, power, etc.
That's probably appropriate, after the system has been migrated. It's
a 2U rack mount server.
> <aside>
> In reality, I would offer that physical security and uptime are not so
> important for our glorious server that we couldn't operate out of more
> modest furnishings. Nevertheless, if the incremental cost to our
> benefactor is not a problem, it _is_ nice. Hmmm, maybe we should try
> to
> invent something that provides value to the general community. That's
> another discussion, I guess.
> </aside>
Well, the point of the site, is to provide value to the general
community. It's a place to save old presentations, howtos and other
information resources for the community at large. What more are you
suggesting?
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