Exactly, that's another consideration. The web is supposed to be all about free access to information, so targetting businesses is probably the way to go.
As you (and I already) mentioned, it wouldn't be fair to deny resources simply because of inability to pay. Plus, having money does not necessarily equate to excellence in a particular field of study.
Chris has sent an interesting idea to me that hopefully we'll talk about later on the list.
Paul
> Some of the magazines and Institutions found that fees in the western
world
> became astronomic in the developing world. Places such as Asian countries
and
> Russia where income is out of kilter with the relative exchange rates are
> examples. If foreign companies are operating in those areas perhaps they
can
> sponsor a number of individuals? This leads to two types of membership
> corporate and individual? Its beginning to sound like an ASME sort of set
up?
>
> Another approach may be that individuals sponsor a student? Act as a
mentor
> etc? This would have to work on trust to a large extent.
Received on Thu Oct 17 22:59:00 2002
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