On 2 Aug 2005 12:32:08 -0000
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> Perhaps we shouldn't set our hopes up to start with, that they have a
> need for an OS GFX chip for their hardware.
As i explained in my previous mail, they do not sell
that much hardware with graphics cards.
> On the other hand, if we asks for money, production, help or whatever,
> and they see a business in the chip, they would properly bring it up
> them selfs =)
Then you have to find someone within IBM that supports your
idea. One at most at 4th level from the top.
> > That needs to be negotiated and put into a contract.
> > Like all founding.
>
> Not that it is of importance right now, but does anyone have the
> skills to do that, or is a lawyer needed?
In the end, i would let the contract check by a lawyer.
But most founding contracts do not have the nasty traps
other kind of contracts have.
> > What's IMHO most important in such a funding, is that we clearly
> > state what we get, under what conditions we get it and how
> > we may use it. But also what they profit from it, what control they
> > get etc.
> You seam to have experience in this field?
Not really, i helped to organize an OSS conference thus
saw a little bit behind the scenes, but i've never
negotiated myself.
> > And Martin, do not try to argue that we do not need much money.
> > The amount does not matter. What does matter is what they get
> > from it. So you have to clearly state their advantage in
> > the deal. Anything else is not important to them.
>
> I see one large advantage they could profit from.
>
> As they migrate customers computers to Linux, having a Open Source gfx
> card would mean, that they have one less thing to worry about.
Learn: IBM does not want people to migrate to Linux.
They want people using their mid-range and big iron machines
and buy expensive support contracts.
Have you done some research what IBM makes its money with?
What they develop, what they spend their money for ?
I'd do that before even thinking about asking someone
about founding
I don't want to sound pessimitig or even arrogant, but
you should first do some research. Learn what the other side
does, what they would like to profit from. Also ask other
who already did similar things about their experiances and
for their advice.
Attila Kinali
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