Re: Idea to save the IIgs

[Rubywand <rubywand@swbell.net>]

Cturley2 writes ...
> 
> Rubywand wrote (which I note below in quotation marks) and I reply with some
> clarification, facts and comments noted I reply to with ***)
>>
 
"A lot depends upon who eventually gets behind the idea. For example,
should
Woz come across Mike's posting and decide to promote the project,
participation
might easily approach many thousand users. If 'contributions' were
framed as
shares in a new II Computing Company--
say $25/per share and a max $250 contribution by any
individual--participation
could be even larger."

<<
 
> ***) I hate to burst anybody's bubble on these matters but;

     POP!!!


 ....

> Second, Woz hhhas completely retired now from any more computer related
> concerns with the Apple II computers.
> Sad but true.  Again, how do I know?  He told me this a few weeks back when I
> visited his home and this was also confirmed by his secretary.

 ....

     It has to be pretty boring just sitting and doing zilch. Woz would
be a great help in a new II Revolution. Maybe he'll change his mind.


>>

"Suppose, though, that we start with something simpler: Mike sets up his
"Buy
Apple II" page and accepts pledges for $25 shares with a limit of ten
shares
per user? We would have a guage of user interest in the idea and no
money would
be involved until there was a deal with Apple."

<<

 
> ***) That would certainly be the most logical manner to
> consider and to institute - with respect to such a concept and project.  I'll
> pledge my 10 share commitment here and now for a maximum total of $250 towards
> such.
> 
> Who's next?

     No problem. $250 to free up the II series for a 2000 A.D. upgrade
would be a bargain.



Rubywand