Msg: 6695 *Conference*

07-25-96 15:54:10

From: RICHARD HANSON

To : THOMAS MCKEAN

Subj: REPLY TO MSG #6693 (DARE TO DREAM)

You've got me thinking ... although thinking hurts! :)

I've got a few hundred Model 100s in a warehouse.  They all have to go through
reconditioning, of course, but perhaps we "might" be able to serve the disabled
market ... somewhat.

However, selling to individuals is not the answer.  There must be a controlling
agency behind the effort.  They would help fund the project, build and maintain
a database of all the how-tos and helpful hints applicable to their group, etc.

Those that get a Model "T" would be shown how to use the BBS, and a fund could
be set up to help pay the cost of access; although small via Excel ... still
working on the mailout announcment.  Part of their training would be how to
prepare text offline for uploading and how to download what they find; or echo
to their printer.

Hey ... dare to dream?  Who should we run this idea past?

--

 > Here goes Thomas, digging through his rubble...

The MSDOS-based Model 100 TEXT editor you're "rubbling" for was called
TC-Classic (I think) produced by Sigea Systems Inc. (circa 1986).  The
programmer was Harry Brawley.  Last time I looked he, and his wife Ellen, where
at 19 Pelham Road, Weston MA 02193.  And, if my memory serves me correct (and
my database, as well) his work phone is 617-647-1098 and 99.

 > BTW, I am curious, in this Model "T"urbo, would there be
 > a built in FAX option?  

BINGO!  ...that's what I forgot!  Yes, by all means.  We be fax'en fools!

 > I saw that you are now GIVING AWAY the DeskLink.  I pondered
 > being angry at you for this.  Then I decided I was happy to
 > support Club 100 and let it go.

Your support is appreciated .. you know that.  Besides, the give away, here
online, will serve so few vs. the thousands who have never come online.  On the
flip side, you are right!  During a policy transition there needs to be
adjustments.  So, what can I offer of equal value?  ...and don't say no,
please.         -Rick-