Re: WiFi Status

Todd: Are you interested in managing the bounty?

tarek : )

On Tuesday 01 November 2005 8:36 am, Todd Blumer wrote:
> I can put something on the SDG Systems' web site, if you want. I also
> have CVS access to the hx4700 status page and can put a link there for
> the bounty. SDG is also willing to contribute to the bounty. (We have
> been working on another project, as you can tell by our general silence,
> but should be getting back to the hx4700 soon.)
> --
> Todd
>
> Jonathan Caldwell wrote:
> >I would like to contribute a dollar amount to this bounty as well...
> >
> >Maybe there is a website setup to handle open source bounties somewhere?
> >
> >If not...
> >Also, I suggest one or more of following:
> >
> >1. have someone on this list who is establish (well known) and in the know
> > be the single source of contact for establishing the "winner" 2. Give
> > them a small portion for their involvement (10%?)
> >3. So long as the bounty does not get really large (>$1,000 or so) give
> > this user the ability to divide up the amount based on their opinion of
> > the different contributor's works 4. Create a simple process for users
> > who are interested in the "bounty" to do the following: a. Send an e-mail
> > to this user prior to submitting work towards it requsting their
> > inclusion in the "contest" b. Require that an progressive work simply be
> > proceeded by an e-mail to this user just prior to submitting it
> >
> >My two cents,
> >-JonC
> >
> >-----Original Message-----
> >From: hx4700-port-bounces_at_handhelds.org
> > [mailto:hx4700-port-bounces_at_handhelds.org] On Behalf Of Tarek Lubani
> > Sent: Friday, October 28, 2005 1:25 PM
> >To: hx4700-port_at_handhelds.org
> >Cc: Azad Mashari
> >Subject: Re: [Hx4700-port] WiFi Status
> >
> >A friend and I would like to place a bounty on working internal wireless
> > on the hx4700 in linux.
> >
> >We're not entirely sure about how to organize this, though.
> >
> >The total bounty amount is 200 Euro.
> >
> >As starting rules, how about the following:
> >
> >1. Wireless must be documented as working as a result of the bounty
> > hunter's work
> >2. If more than one person is involved, then we'll try to come to a
> > consensus agreement on what proportion should go to each person
> >3. The solution must be software-only (no hardware hacks / soldering).
> >
> >If somebody could help us hone the bounty, that would be great.
> > Specifically, I am concerned that the bounty may not recognize the
> > contributions of all persons to getting wireless working.
> >
> >If others would like to contribute to the bounty, please preferably email
> > the whole list or me privately if you must.
> >
> >tarek : )
> >
> >On Wednesday 26 October 2005 10:06 pm, Brad Knowles wrote:
> >>At 2:11 AM +0100 2005-10-27, Thomas Pedley wrote:
> >>> I've been out of the loop for a while. What is the current WiFi
> >>> status? I know it's noted on the project pageŠ but the past has shown
> >>> that this page isn't always well maintained.
> >>
> >> If you search the archives of the list, you will note some other
> >>recent messages on the same subject. See
> >><http://www.handhelds.org/hypermail/hx4700-port/current/1015.html>
> >>and
> >><http://www.handhelds.org/hypermail/hx4700-port/current/1020.html>.
> >>In short, it's not done yet.
> >>
> >>
> >> I would like to take this opportunity to mention that I bought an
> >>hx4700 today, with the intention of loaning it to a friend of mine
> >>who is a Linux kernel hacker and has been involved in the development
> >>and support of a number of other WiFi drivers. I hope to be shipping
> >>that out to him tomorrow or early Friday, and then he'll have some
> >>time to hack on it before I will be in a position to ask for it back.
> >>With luck, we may be able to get him to also help with some of the
> >>other drivers that are not yet finished.
> >>
> >> I will refrain from saying anything further on the subject,
> >>however. I'll let him introduce himself, if he feels that is
> >>appropriate.
> >
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