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Re: LDraw CD-ROM Project
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lugnet.cad.dev
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Fri, 4 Feb 2000 05:30:03 GMT
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650 CDs are a LOT! Have you done research that leads you to believe you
can move 650?
Remember, the upfront cost goes up if you can't sell them all.
You may want to consider skipping the artwork and using CDRoms instead.
The per CD cost is higher but you're not stuck with a bunch that become
obsolete if you only burn 100 or so and then burn 50 more when you are
almost out.
Just something to think about.
Tim Courtney wrote:
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> A few people have been entertaining the idea of creating an LDraw
> CD-ROM. I discussed it with Terry and Jacob, and then obtained the
> permission of the Jessiman family to go ahead with it. I thought I'd
> present this idea to the group for feedback and help.
>
> The main idea is to have this available for distribution during
> datFest. The remaining copies will be sold off from the website at
> cost plus shipping. This is not intended for profit, but as a service
> to new and existing users to ease their use of the software and to
> make it the easiest possible to set up.
>
> It would be ideal to include LDraw, related utilities, rendering
> tools, editors, model examples and OMR archives as a part of this
> package. Special reference sections can be devised which include the
> LDraw & LEdit Tutorial, a parts creation guide, etc. I would like it
> if there could be an install wizard which completely installed
> everything so it worked together and created desktop/start menu icons
> for win 95 users.
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> The CD would be officially produced by the group of LDraw users
> formerly known as 'L-CAD,' the users of lugnet.cad.dev.
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> Here is some pricing information I have from a quote on manufacturing
> 650 copies:
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> 650 650 CD's at $0.90 585.00
> 1 1 Glass master (free @ 1000+) 175.00
> 2 2 Silk Screen Colours on CD 0.00
> 1 1 CD label setup charge 0.00
> 1 650 CD-ROM Multimedia Setup 0.00
> 0 0 CD-R master transfer to glass 0.00
> 1 1000 Full colour printed cardboard pouch 665.00
> 0 0 No Printing 0.00
> 2 1 Shipping 98.75
> Total in U.S. Dollars 1523.75
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> This will include a 2 color (red and black ldraw.org colors) CD
> surface design, and a full color printed pouch, including the same
> design plus applicable screenshots, etc. The up front cost is not
> that unbearable, when you consider it comes out to roughly $2.34/CD.
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> What are some thoughts on the project? Would anyone like to help
> organize stuff to be placed on the CD? Or would anyone like to help
> contribute to the cost of having them manufactured?
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> -Tim
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> http://www.zacktron.com
> http://www.ldraw.org
> AIM: timcourtne
> ICQ: 23951114
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| (...) I'd gladly pay 10$ or 20$ for a suite with LDraw and related software, if it is on a pressed CD. I would also pay beforehand if that is what it takes to ensure the project. Why not make a count of who's willing to buy such a CD? It is the (...) (24 years ago, 4-Feb-00, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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