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[Tomé Veríssimo <tomeverissimo@xxxxxxxxx>]

To me, it sounds good, but probably I'm pretty naïve on these subjects.

In case this idea is supported, let me throw some cards on the table as
well: same thing for component suppliers. One button BOM -> component
order, with real time prices. Hardest part, I believe, would be associating
schematic components and supplier part numbers.


Regards,

Tomé


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On 21 November 2012 20:38, Miguel Angel Ajo Pelayo <miguelangel@xxxxxxx>wrote:

>
> It could be a "brain fart", but I wanted to share it before I forget, and
> see what you think,
>
>     Ok, just imagine, that we arranged a server for KiCad, that had a pool
> of PCB manufacturers, great,
> then users in KiCad, at "manufacture time" could have access to this pool
> right from KiCad, easily, instantly quoted
> on parameters provided by each manufacturer. Nice feature for all users.
>
>     Then, how to monetize it, and gather funds to keep KiCad getting
> developed where we want it:
>
>       Option A): charge a % from the manufacturer, harder to control, as
> we must know that the transaction happened correctly.
>
>       Option B): let the PCB manufacturer providers pay monthly (auction
> style) to go up in the list.
>
>
>       What do you think about it?
>
>
>     Greetings!, mike
>
> Miguel Angel Ajo
> http://www.nbee.es
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> skype: ajoajoajo
>
>
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