Re: [ql-users] Quanta

[Roy wood]

In message <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, gwicks 
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As John has said QUANTA is a non-profit organisation for the benefit of its
members. This restricts what can be done with its income and capital, but it
does not mean that the capital is unuseable. What would be the reaction if
QUANTA backed a software or hardware project for members only?
For example, QUANTA backed the Q60. This, I understand, was in the form of a
loan that was repaid. How would people have reacted if QUANTA  had made it
available to QUANTA members only? A Q60 costs �545. Would it have been too
much to ask for an extra �14 or �17 for QUANTA membership on top?
I think that a similar offer should be made to Nasta so he can get on 
and finish the new Qubide and Super Gold Card replacement. When I last 
spoke with him in Italy he said he had all the designs finished but just 
did not have the money. I am sure that he would welcome some direct 
financing.
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Roy Wood
Q Branch. 20 Locks Hill, Portslade, Sussex.
Tel: +44 (0) 1273 386030    fax: +44 (0) 1273 430501
web : www.qbranch.demon.co.uk