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Re: Xtra-PC scam

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Anonymous wrote:
> linux what boots from a USB dildo
> and they charge $25 for it

Significantly more now.  Plus shipping.

$25-80, depending on the size of the stick. 4 prices for 8G, 16, 64, and 
128.  That starts getting outrageous, or at least 'very pricey'.

The prices make it seem more 'scammy'.

Earlier articles indicate that -1- it used to be a lot cheaper -2- it is 
running a Lub derivative

There's a money-back guarantee and some support.  The fact that the 
prices are now going up quite a lot indicates they must be having some 
success.

I think that selling a linux USB and providing support is fine; the 
problem is what the optimal 'package' should be -- intended for the kind 
of person who would buy such an item instead of making their own for 
nothing.

The marketing seems to be aimed at people who have an old or broken down 
(with malware) computer, which seems like a reasonable target.

The reviews indicate the developer has taken different tacks evolving 
along the way; releasing a for-pay distro DVD or download, releasing a 
USB which purpose was for installing the linux to hdd, now a linux which 
purpose is to NOT change the hdd.

Personally I think he should stay down in the $25-30 range and a decent 
sized stick, say 16-32G, and include some kind of 'tiered' support, 
somewhat similar to the way the Robolinux guys have done:

"Telephone & Skype Tech Support is only provided to Users who have 
purchased an Extensive Optional Phone & eMail Support Package"

Robolinux eMail and Chat Support - (requires $10 donation and the 
establishment of a payment system)

Robolinux also offers to provide wireless and printer driver support or 
development for a fee.

-- 
Mike Easter

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Xtra-PC scam Anonymous <nobody@remailer.paranoici.org> - 2016-09-24 07:34 +0000
  Re: Xtra-PC scam Mike Easter <MikeE@ster.invalid> - 2016-09-24 09:54 -0700
    Re: Xtra-PC scam Mike Easter <MikeE@ster.invalid> - 2016-09-24 12:16 -0700
      Re: Xtra-PC scam Mike Easter <MikeE@ster.invalid> - 2016-09-24 14:29 -0700

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