I think something like a Jelly's for Linux/BSD/*NIX geeks and network gamers that sold hardware, software, services, toys, books, and coffee (I don't drink the stuff, but everyone else does) would be great!  You could have Unreal or Counter Strike or whatever Tournaments.  Have internet connections for people to bring their own laptop to surf the web.  And most importantly you'd have to stay open kinda late, like 11pm or so (I hate stores that are closed by 6pm).

If you can afford something near UH you might be able to build a large student following.  

I would prefer something in Kaneohe, simply because there are NO computer stores there and I live on that side on the island. I don't know if you would get enough of a following though.

Some place over in Aiea near ACT&T would probably be the more affordable and centrally enough located to get a following. 

Downtown would be a bad place (IMO), because everything closes at 6pm.  

Waikiki would most likely be cost prohibitive, but you might be able to get tourist and local clients.  People on vacation or business really like having a place to connect their laptop and check their e-mail (atleast I always liked that when I traveled).  Then you get a large following of local gamers playing games their and *nix geeks hanging out talking about the latest and greatest.


Just some more thoughts,
Dusty


> 
> Get a cafe license while you are at it.  Hawaii needs a Cafe/Computer store.  A consulting biz would also be good...
> 
> I wouldn't limit myself just to Linux however - making your place inot a game-lounge at nights or on the weekends might create some good revenue.
> 
> peas,
> Charles
> 
> 
> On Wed, Dec 12, 2001 at 11:43:41AM -1000, joel wrote:
> > I'd like to say thank you, very much, to everyone who has responded to my 
> > posting. You have given me a lot of really good ideas (and sparked a few 
> > more) on what would be wanted, who to talk with, and how to proceed.
> > 
> > I think the idea definately warrants further consideration. I'll talk with 
> > some more small business owners, including some owners of subculture-type 
> > shops, to discuss their business strategies and find out how they work. On 
> > the hardware end, I'll investigate the possibility of partnering with an 
> > existing company. I figure that start-ups really can't compete on prices with 
> > large firms that buy expensive equipment at bulk rates. ;-)
> > 
> > I'm working on a business plan, trying to determine some realistic numbers 
> > and make it all as bullet-proof as possible (taking big risks is always a 
> > scary proposition--I'm trying to cut them down as much as possible. ;-)  If 
> > everything looks good to me, I'll run it past the folks at SCORE (the Service 
> > Corps of Retired Executives), the Small Business Association, and maybe even 
> > a bank or two. ;-)
> > 
> > I'll let you know how it goes.
> > 
> > Once again, thank you for your ideas!
> > 
> > --Joel
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So I asked my accountant, do I get an agriculture 
exemption for my server farm?