On 6/02/2013 4:58 PM, Erik Christiansen wrote:
Given that your OP was an invitation to interested parties to take action off-list, I'm surprised at the hijacking of this thread.
I wouldn't call it hijacking, but rather some other possible consideration and options. What's wrong with suggesting possible better or just simply different alternatives? The very suggestion that the RPi units are actually the "right" one to get is debatable (at least for some)... perhaps even Russell may have benefited from information about an alternative device, but he seems to have his mind set on just the RPi; of course that's his right. Others might need some convincing [or could benefit from discussion] when there are other, perhaps, more suitable options to consider for differing needs. Do we need ten threads on ten different model options? I think not. Sure anyone can do what Russell is doing and keep a tally of interest for the product that most interests them most. In the meantime, others can consider the options more broadly ... so a little friendly discussion doesn't hurt [for this thread], unless it limits Russell's ability to get the number of units he thinks might make a difference, but so beit if it does, that's life.... I'm sure Russell will get over it one day if not immediately. Cheers A.