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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>If IT Week/Computer Weekly is anything to
go by, the council wireless networks going in around the country are primarily
for accessing local government information etc ie. paying council bills etc and
for use by local goverment employees.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>It would be nice to see the private sector running
a free Wireless service with internet access (just like in public libraries).
However there appears to be some debate as to whether the public will be able to
use it for internet activity.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>There are rumours they may run a paid for service
for business users and therefore also allow the public to "pay as you
go".</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I think the way for Manchester Wireless to go is to
think outside the box (and I think Reuben is thinking the same?) Offering
free/cheap internet isn't enough, the market is saturated with ISP's as it is.
We would need to differentiate ourselves from the rest and offer other services.
Offer email facilities, yes free internet would be nice (who pays for it?), NAS
storage, web hosting. Local business activity in web portals etc. This could
bring revenue in.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>It will need some serious thought and to get the
old crowd back as well. If Harry, Darren, John et al feel that we have a
new goal, and we get core team members regularly involved then I could be
persuaded to become a regular again. We had problems last time with core team
members attending, it needs a core team to manage the project. Ad hoc, as
experienced last time was good to see new faces, but no action was
taken.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>The website needs a complete re-write due to goals
and objectives no longer the same.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>We had big ideas (Rochdale to Manchester wireless
link?) if memory recalls. That would have been an achievement and a half, plus
other local projects. But alas, they never got off the ground.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I don't wish to be negative, but we have
to be realistic. If it's going to work it needs you all and on a
REGULAR (once a month/every other month basis where possible (yes, I understand
work gets in the way).</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>A good starting point would be to contact Harry and
have a chat with him. Then contact the original members and ask them if they are
still interested, plus any new people as there appears to be a number new people
on here who I've not seen before (hi! *waves*)</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Draft a realistic goal and we're away, and count me
in for a meeting :)</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Andy :)</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Tuesday, January 09, 2007 7:38
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> Re: [manchesterwireless]
Manchester Wireless Meetings</DIV>
<DIV><BR></DIV>I'd agree that you have a good point on the timing, now would
be a very good time since wireless is slowly becoming the norm these days. But
as there may be a free city-wide wireless installation in the very near future
provided by the council, wouldn't it make sense to just hold back and see if
that is being rolled out? <BR>We wouldn't want to get all hyped up and
rolling, only to be overtaken by this larger set up.<BR><BR>Darren<BR><BR><BR>
<DIV><SPAN class=gmail_quote>On 09/01/07, <B class=gmail_sendername>Reuben
Finch</B> <<A href="mailto:reuben.finch@btinternet.com">
reuben.finch@btinternet.com</A>> wrote:</SPAN>
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<P><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Dear All,</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"></SPAN></FONT> </P>
<P><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">It is great to see some
discussion again over the mailing list. Does this mean we are back on track
with Manchester Wireless and we can start having meetings
again?</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"></SPAN></FONT> </P>
<P><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">We have a lot of talented people
within Manchester Wireless and I honestly feel if we have some good
direction and purpose, a revival would be excellent.</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"></SPAN></FONT> </P>
<P><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">All too often, timing is quite
important. Under certain circumstances, one can have excellent ideas,
(futuristic) however I have found people are not exactly ready to take on
new challenges as they are stuck in a comfort zone. People are used to
wireless now and have bought into the idea. </SPAN></FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"></SPAN></FONT> </P>
<P><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Therefore I feel a revival would
make a great difference whereby people will buy into Manchester Wireless and
projects we can realistically achieve</SPAN></FONT></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"></SPAN></FONT> </P>
<P><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">I would welcome thoughts/ideas
about having meetings again.</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"></SPAN></FONT> </P>
<P><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Kind Regards,</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"></SPAN></FONT> </P>
<P><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Reuben</SPAN></FONT></P></DIV></DIV><BR>_______________________________________________<BR>ManchesterWireless
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