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echo: fidopols
to: John Donohue
from: Frank Vest
date: 2003-01-20 01:32:08
subject: Libraries & Fidonet

On (19 Jan 03) John Donohue wrote to Frank Vest...

Hello John,

 FV> Now, where can we get "coin-op" computers at?? :-))
 FV> For the cafe idea, I'd think a simple coin slot mechanisms would work.
 FV> Have it cut the network feed after the time is up. Not an elegant

 JD> Actually, there was a piece on pay by the minute computer stations on
 JD> CNN last night. The company the produces then plans to place them in
 JD> airports, etc. where they think people will be willing to pay
 JD> $0.20/minute to check their mail and/or surf the web. It takes credit
 JD> cards or bills.

Sweet!  I bet the cost of such a setup would be considerable, though.
That's probably the reason for the $0.20/minute.

 JD> I wouldn't pay that much, but then I'm a cheap .

Me either and me too. :-))   Geesh! That's $12.00/hour!

I'd think $1.00/hour would be good (15 minutes minimum).  Less than 15
minutes online really wouldn't be worth much or give time to do much.


Frank

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