On Jan 5, 2012, at 11:54 AM, Mike Hord wrote:

> I remain deeply skeptical of their ability to be profitable

Aren't they set up as a non-profit charitable organization?  In that case, =
they don't have to make a profit...

Questions about whether it is a good idea for a non-profifit organization t=
o undercut real products are more philosophical.  Would it really be a good=
 thing for a $25 Rasberry Pi to put the $30 Arduino out of business?  Proba=
bly not.  (But then, vendors are already trying with their subsidized "eval=
uation boards.")

BillW


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