This announcement by Dell is exciting news for me personally. I reflects my an idea I posted on Dell blogs over the last two years proposing Dell step into the role of distributor of system components for sale to independent consultants and resellers. No, Dell has not quite stepped into that role, but, you guessed it; I have posted my comment on this annoucement on company blogs with some reminders. Basicly, I have proposed a cost-efficient, low-risk revenue generating idea for Dell and I believe at this time Dell may be more amenable to step into the opportune role of itself becoming a distributor. I am sharing with you the comment (the blue text) I posted to the company announcement.
It pleases me to see this great change in strategy by Dell for itself and what it means to its employment force. I am especially pleased because this strategy resembles my business model idea I posted on Ideastorm a while back complete with an expanded choice of product offerings.Dell, with this action, is one step closer and perhaps more amenable to step into the opportune role I proposed a while back, that of distributor. What could Dell do in the role of distributor? Allow, in the most cost-efficient, low-risk manner, a network of independent consultants, resellers who are able to do what major manufacturers have been unable to do: Reach the low-income consumer with generic products.
Dell receives online or call-in orders from consultants. These, technicians, engineers, hobbyists, students and others either out of social altruism or to generate revenue for themselves do not need pre-configured systems. They do just fine with system components boxed and shipped to them. The Dell labor cost clock stops the moment parts are boxed and sealed.
One last point in which I find much satisfaction is how Dell has addressed the warranty assignment issue with its newfound distributor partners. It is satisfying to me because I learned from Michael Dell one need not know how to solve a problem. You just need to get someone who knows how. While shipping system components to network consultants likely may raise anew the warranty issue, I am confident it too can be addressed satisfactorily for all. My best wishes for all at Dell.
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Sunday, March 29, 2009
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Computers for kids Tech Volunteers
Attention: Computer Technicians, Engineers, Hobbyists
If you have ever wondered how you could possibly help put computers in the hands of children from low-income families you need not wonder any longer. If you are a technician, engineer, student, hobbyist or other person with the computer know-how and would like to donate your expertise contact Ken Starks.
Ken created his non-profit Helios Project with the specific purpose of making a difference in the academic lives of these young children by providing them free, no-cost computers. They are located in North Austin near Howard Lane and Interstate 35.
Ken's organization builds, delivers and installs anywhere from 3 to 15 computers a week to disadvantaged kids in the Central Texas area. They have also taken on a newly-opened community center in East Austiin as a project and are currently building them a complete learning center for the neighborhood kids.
There will be 16 fully-functioning computers there by the time they finish. Not only are they supplying the machines, they will be rotating class facilitators in every week to teach them the basics of computer and internet use. Tom King will be offering a class on beginning programming for those interested.
The team has the Linux Against Poverty Project they expect to launch in August and it is expected to be a big deal. Interested to get involved with this great work?
You may reach Ken at 512-739-9707.
Email: helios@fixedbylinux.com
Always, your computer hardware, as well as cash, donations are welcome.
If you have ever wondered how you could possibly help put computers in the hands of children from low-income families you need not wonder any longer. If you are a technician, engineer, student, hobbyist or other person with the computer know-how and would like to donate your expertise contact Ken Starks.
Ken created his non-profit Helios Project with the specific purpose of making a difference in the academic lives of these young children by providing them free, no-cost computers. They are located in North Austin near Howard Lane and Interstate 35.
Ken's organization builds, delivers and installs anywhere from 3 to 15 computers a week to disadvantaged kids in the Central Texas area. They have also taken on a newly-opened community center in East Austiin as a project and are currently building them a complete learning center for the neighborhood kids.
There will be 16 fully-functioning computers there by the time they finish. Not only are they supplying the machines, they will be rotating class facilitators in every week to teach them the basics of computer and internet use. Tom King will be offering a class on beginning programming for those interested.
The team has the Linux Against Poverty Project they expect to launch in August and it is expected to be a big deal. Interested to get involved with this great work?
You may reach Ken at 512-739-9707.
Email: helios@fixedbylinux.com
Always, your computer hardware, as well as cash, donations are welcome.
Monday, March 31, 2008
GREENSBURG MISSION 2008
GREENSBURG MISSION 2008
The 318 Student Ministry will host a
PANCAKE BREAKFAST
benefiting GREENSBURG MISSION 2008
June 21
Cost: $5.00
This blog was created to post information articles. The majority are on the IC-Network business model, others on faith related matters. A few have been requests on behalf of people who have asked for my help in finding pattern makers, seamstresses and others.
This post is a request for your help.
It is not for myself.
It is for the Greensburg Mission 2008 work to be carried out through the guidance of the Holy Spirit, July 20 -27. The 318 Student Ministry with its corp of middle thru high school students will travel to tornado-ravaged Greensburg Kansas later this summer to work.
The entire project is the decision and response to the call to ministry by the students under the leadership of their peers. Elijah Godfrey will travel to Greensburg to lead and support the ministry group. The project includes a multitude of different tasks such as cleanup, building, decorating and encouraging the families of Greensburg Kansas.
How and by what means you may choose to support the 318 Student Ministry with their expenses is for you to purpose in your heart, prayerfully.
Your may direct your response to:
Round Rock Church of Christ
1200 N. Georgetown Street
Round Rock, TX 78664
512-255-5331
Email: kt@rrcoc.org
I will accept any questions you may have about this mission.
Thank you in advance for your time and support of the 318 Student Ministry.
The Lord bless you.
Best regards,
Gilbert
512.218.4627
Saturday, February 23, 2008
Students against sweatshops
Note: This is a comment I posted regarding UH student protest. Take action. Copy and paste the email and send it to Chancellor Khator.
I prefer to believe protesting university students have their hearts in the right place to break the cycle of sweatshop labor and university business practices. They are right in that no matter how far those sweatshops may be from Houston, America's universities and students can become unwitting participants in the cycle. I wish you well, but I believe your "phone bomb'" February 25 delivery will likely fall short. Students, after, "asking their administration" and "having exhausted every diplomatic and legislative avenue" now, you hand a script to students to "please tell Chancellor Khator" and "demand that UH listen to students". What the UH protests (and, organizations such as, United students Against Sweatshops) reveal is the resourcefulness and willingness of Nike and other business, whether for economic or humane interest, to change their practices is not shared by Chancellor Khator.
Unless my information is outdated I find it peculiar none of the many universities in Texas were represented in the student delegation which conducted its investigation of New Era Cap in Alabama last month. This is even more bizarre given that Texas is number one! It's number one among apparel states for the highest number of displaced apparel workers.
Here's my recommended course of action. The Chancellor insists on doing business with known sweatshops. Fine. Lets see UH Chancellor Khator demonstrate her support for the citizens of Houston. A local (at-home) Independent Enterprise Network membership with its wealth of Knowledge, Skills and Experience in apparel production is every bit as capable as an overseas (or domestic) sweatshop to produce every apparel item purchased by students and public in support of UH. IE-Network members can partner as easily with the UH campus store as any independent apparel retailer. These network members are the same parents who continue to struggle to put their children through elementary, high school and university since the outsourcing of apparel manufacturing more than 200 thousand jobs ago.
IE-Networks are not a government program or pittance for the poor. Nobody dictates to them whom they sell to or buy from nor for how much. They are independent. They are as capable of producing apparel for the campus store as neighborhood retailers as well as athletic uniforms for school districts.
This course of action is not about the University of Houston or its students. It's about the people of Houston who live there and support the Chancellor, students and the university. Now, it's the university's turn to support the people.
I prefer to believe protesting university students have their hearts in the right place to break the cycle of sweatshop labor and university business practices. They are right in that no matter how far those sweatshops may be from Houston, America's universities and students can become unwitting participants in the cycle. I wish you well, but I believe your "phone bomb'" February 25 delivery will likely fall short. Students, after, "asking their administration" and "having exhausted every diplomatic and legislative avenue" now, you hand a script to students to "please tell Chancellor Khator" and "demand that UH listen to students". What the UH protests (and, organizations such as, United students Against Sweatshops) reveal is the resourcefulness and willingness of Nike and other business, whether for economic or humane interest, to change their practices is not shared by Chancellor Khator.
Unless my information is outdated I find it peculiar none of the many universities in Texas were represented in the student delegation which conducted its investigation of New Era Cap in Alabama last month. This is even more bizarre given that Texas is number one! It's number one among apparel states for the highest number of displaced apparel workers.
Here's my recommended course of action. The Chancellor insists on doing business with known sweatshops. Fine. Lets see UH Chancellor Khator demonstrate her support for the citizens of Houston. A local (at-home) Independent Enterprise Network membership with its wealth of Knowledge, Skills and Experience in apparel production is every bit as capable as an overseas (or domestic) sweatshop to produce every apparel item purchased by students and public in support of UH. IE-Network members can partner as easily with the UH campus store as any independent apparel retailer. These network members are the same parents who continue to struggle to put their children through elementary, high school and university since the outsourcing of apparel manufacturing more than 200 thousand jobs ago.
IE-Networks are not a government program or pittance for the poor. Nobody dictates to them whom they sell to or buy from nor for how much. They are independent. They are as capable of producing apparel for the campus store as neighborhood retailers as well as athletic uniforms for school districts.
This course of action is not about the University of Houston or its students. It's about the people of Houston who live there and support the Chancellor, students and the university. Now, it's the university's turn to support the people.
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