[Gllug] Broad Band Access

[Jackson, Harry]

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Richard Cottrill [mailto:richard_c at tpg.com.au]
> 
> 
> This sort of thing was discussed somewhat in the 'I, 
> Cringley' web pages on
> pbs.org
> 
> There's some very nifty ideas getting about in there for rural and
> semi-rural areas. Apparently Mr Cringely lives in a community 
> of semi-rural
> nerds.
> 
> My two cents on the legal side would be to run the operation 
> as a 'not for
> profit' company (even a registered charity if you can swing 
> it) and see how
> it runs. I expect that would clear a whole bunch of red tape.
> 
> Richard
%s/nerds/geeks/g

Alex and I had a similair discussion a while back and I think you may find
that to provide a service free or not via a telecommunications medium will
require you to have a license. No doubt AH can shed more light on this.

Harry


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