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Idea #10195: New Technology Hardware support - e.g. huge touch screen.

Written by Tree MendUs the 23 Jun 08 at 03:56. Category: Marketing. Related project: Nothing/Others. Status: New
Rationale
Touch sensitive LCD wall - very Human Interactive (both hands).
see
http://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/industry/4239227.html?page=1

Is Ubuntu interested in projects like this?

If so, here's an idea.
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Step beyond hardware licensing
of conventional accessories, attachments, devices, etc. (don't drop it - keep it - but build on it)

Consider Partnerships , and
partnerships with new hardware that is totally new - hasn't reached consumer market yet.

Whether its providing a software platform, assisting with drivers, interfacing, advanced applications programs for end users, or
drumming up some sponsorship, advertising to Ubuntu users for donations (or any other form of support) - there are bound to be some ways to get involved.

This might involve teaming up with Debian and its other variants.

Solicit approaches from (potential) hardware manufacturers on the Ubuntu web site. They maybe inventors, new startups, or established manufacturers with a new product line.
Ubuntu could "Help" new products come into the world.

The "attitude" of Ubuntu may be an advantage in this activity.

Additional idea - sometime later (don't vote on the basis of this - it's just a thought for the future.)
Maybe raise some funds to assist with projects.
No-strings attached donations.
Help young projects to;
Avoid loans.
Avoid angel investors with clawed feet.
Work for the greater good than just pure profit.

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Solution #1: Auto-generated solution of idea #10195
Written by Tree MendUs the 23 Jun 08 at 03:56.
Ubuntu Brainstorm was updated in January 2009. Since the idea #10195 was submitted before this update, its rationale and solution are not separated. Please vote accordingly, and if you have the necessary rights, please separate the rationale from the solution. Thanks!

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Tree MendUs wrote on the 15 Aug 08 at 05:23
Please view and vote on a related idea ,
that would help explore Ubuntu being used with modern technologies, new devices, and platforms (e.g. wearable PCs). And many more opportunities, if only there are accommodations made to be able to "see" the advantages.

Idea #11298: Brainstorm Category for "Real World Interfacing".
http://brainstorm.ubuntu.com/idea/11298/


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