jtd wrote:
- 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.
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.
Technically it is feasible though. With some access points u can hook a disk directly. Reflash the ap with a minimal webserver like boa.
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.
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