On Sun, 29 Oct 2000, Saugata Chakrabarti spewed into the ether:
> I think CALTIGRE can be a good default i-Net connection for all Linux
> Distribution.
Why?? I woyuld rather pay for a fast connection, and there is a chance that I
might even get a leased line here.
> But the mode of business is so cool that can be encouraged by giving
> them support.
Errr, viewing ads? How do they get past Junkbuster?
> But Linux gives us an extended environment, with multiple console, so
> many desktops and others ... !!! also.
Thats because someone found a need for it. And we like to have that too.
And if you do bother to use litestep on windows, you can have multiple
desktops too.
> We can ensure an application that will lock everything and add an adv
> Banner on GUI Desktop, and user can browse through Netscap and some
> other apps. So by this, we can enjoy i-Net in free, and they also can
> survive by doing business.
You forgot the killer point: phone bills :). And why should I be restricted
to netscape? I want to use lynx, amaya, netscape, konqueror.......
> I have planned to build an apps for Caltiger AND Linux by my own,
Go ahead, you are welcome. Those who are willing to use this will surely
thank you.
> So, I like to know what are the features required, how we can
Features: Well, basically textmode compatible ;) Small ad bar (which I can
hide), the addresses of their ad server(s).[127.0.0.1]..... No display
locking.
> This development will be Open source and encryption on user login be
> will done by Caltiger itself as close source. We all will be
Errrr, closed source crypto?? sorry, I can't trust that. Go read Applied
Cryptography.
Devdas Bhagat
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