[Gllug] gllug internet cafe

[Norman Duncan]

Pete Ryland wrote:

>On Tue, 2002-12-31 at 19:27, Ian Norton wrote:
>  
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>>I have an idea (probably one someone's had before)
>>
>>but as we all seem to know a fair chunk about computers linux and the 
>>next, and we all like pizza and coffee, would anyone agree that its a 
>>good idea to maybe set up a 'gllug cafe' :-)
>>    
>>
>
>Yes, this is a wonderful idea, and I'd be willing to commit time to this
>idea.
>
Ditto great idea

>
>Two questions:
>
Two answers rolled into one, with more solutions to other problems 
rolled in: here goes.
We/you set up a charity ( I have done this before, so even from 
Barcelona am willing to help)
with objectives of research and dev of Linux technologies and educating 
the public.

>
>Where?
>
Companies who have high street closed in the recession that they cannot 
let commercially, like to let to charities on short hold leases, for 
next to nothing - they write it all off their taxes. As a charity you 
pay less rates. (I have also done this in London)

>
>and
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>Who will provide the capital needed to set this up?
>
Partly as above .... and
There are some good grants for developing new models (4 users via 1 box 
... etc), their usability and extension.  (Have also done this (the 
grants not the computer stuff) ... so If this begins to take off I can 
help a bit here too).
The charity applies for these grants (small problem - this takes some 
time .. up to 1 year)
The charity borrows, begs ... steals equipment .... it can do this 
easier than a business.
The charity lets on contract, the running of the shop to the internet 
cafe business below.


The unemployed GLLUG members looking for interesting work register 
themselves self-employees (or as a small business) on the Enterprise 
allowance. (have done this as well)

There has to be a clear separation between the business and charitable 
activities ... but this works.

¿¿Space in the cafe for the Professional LINUX consultancy group, .... 
and for the helper group set up a few months ago?? etc, etc. ....

Love
Norm



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