jtd wrote:
1) Very few have a wireless card. So a switch /hub will also be
required.
2) the cost of dvd is a lot cheaper to each individual as opposed to
your schme which involves high capex for the provider without any
visible benefits.
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True but for DVDs one has to ask others every time. With a free choice
available through a web page, any amount of downloads are possible
without disturbing anyone. The shops will benefit by getting more
potential customers who are likely to buy something while they wait for
the download to complete. Coffee shops will benefit the most. As a rule,
anyone who wants to sit at the tables must order something or else stand
outside and do the download.
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Technically it is feasible though.
With some access points u can hook a disk directly. Reflash the ap
with a minimal webserver like boa.
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That is nice. :)
A fresh raw install over wireless wont be very simple. U have to get
the wireless lan card running. Many have driver issues with linux.
I was referring to the web pages and data on the tiny server.
devices can be provided free to the shops through institutional or
corporate or collective funding with the condition that the shop
will leave it on the whole day at his cost of electricity. The shop
benefits from more visitors and good business like selling
beverages and snacks, books etc.
U are very optimistic. But do get the funding up and running.
:) Once the technology and software model is available, we can look into
the next stage. Many marketing companies provide free display material
to the shops like illuminated signboards etc. If they can pitch in and
provide black boxes with their company logos and ads. etc., that can
also help.
Regards,
Rony.
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