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Re: LDraw CD-ROM Project
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lugnet.cad.dev
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Sat, 5 Feb 2000 03:19:37 GMT
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How about have a submission for the CD to include models (sample models).
BTW I like the idea. It would keep that LDraw folder with all the junk
down! The only problem is when software is updated.
--
Legoer,
Adam Ogle
Tim Courtney <tim@zacktron.com> wrote in message
news:389a5880.25769294@lugnet.com...
> 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.
>
> The CD would be officially produced by the group of LDraw users
> formerly known as 'L-CAD,' the users of lugnet.cad.dev.
>
> 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.
>
> 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?
>
> -Tim
>
> http://www.zacktron.com
> http://www.ldraw.org
> AIM: timcourtne
> ICQ: 23951114
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| (...) And that 50Mb animation I searched for in vain! (...) That's why I'd prefer a CD-r and not a CD-ROM. Then if the CD-r is left open, at least we who have a writer could update the CD. It's getting more and more common at my work that we obtain (...) (25 years ago, 5-Feb-00, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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