Linux-related storefront?
joel
jijoel at lava.net
Tue Dec 11 15:20:36 PST 2001
Hey, folks,
I'm examining the possibility of opening up a small store to support and
promote Linux and Free Software locally. I'm interested in your opinions as
to the feasibility of this concept, and your ideas about products and/or
services you might be interested in having available in town.
Do you think the Linux/Free Software community on Oahu is large enough to
support a small storefront? (this would probably require gross sales of at
least $4,000-5,000/month)
Would you, personally, visit a local Linux store? (or do you do all of your
shopping on-line, have no interest in Linux related stuff, etc.?)
What types of things might you be interested in seeing?
boxed distributions?
Linux-related books, magazines, or videos?
commercial Linux software? (Loki games, etc.)
t-shirts, hats, mugs, mouse-pads, frisbees, Tux dolls, or other such stuff?
Linux compatible hardware (with installation instructions... or maybe
installed in the store)?
related toys & stuff? (like Lego Mindstorm sets, IBM's Linux watches, or
Linux PDAs...)
something else?
--Joel
jijoel at lava.net
btw, please feel free to respond to my personal e-mail address if you're
feeling shy about posting to the group. I'm very curious about the
possibility of this.
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