Crazy ideas
Posted by matt, Tue May 20 01:12:00 UTC 2008
Dear Reader,
As you are aware from my ramblings, I often have crazy ideas and schemes of grandeur, and nothing could be truer. This is precisely why I write.
I have a crazy idea, and it is a grand scheme. That scheme is to see Academics return to a desire for knowledge and wisdom. To see both students and professional academics alike use technology to its fullest potential rather than wrestling with it daily. This is starting off with Scribere which provides a way for taking notes whilst listening to podcasts and vodcasts. In fact, though it works by using an RSS feed to obtain and maintain the audio and video, it can be used for any stand alone file. This is perfect for listening to recorded lectures or church sermons. Further, Scribere takes note of when in the audio/video the note was taken so that the notes can be reviewed and referenced with ease.
That is the first of many crazy ideas and whilst I do love writing about the idea itself, it is nothing if it remains an idea. Scribere has taken shape for the past year and though it is usable, it still has work to be done. This is the second reason that I write. Scribere has generated a lot of interest and popularity amongst my friends and acquaintances and they have been clamouring for it. "Gimme, gimme" are the cries that come thick and fast over twitter as well as when I take out my laptop in a coffee shop on Glenferrie Rd.
This is where you, dear reader, come in. I'm at the point where finishing the app requires solid work and long hours, and these don't come cheap. In order to get the app completed, I'm in need of funds. One way of doing this is by a site called ChipIn which collates the funds into a PayPal account. In order to participate in this fashion, the ChipIn widget is provided bellow.
If you feel that using the Internet is insecure or would rather do things the old fashioned way via a bank transfer, please contact me at Matt _at_ ReformedSoftware _dot_ com.
But what is in it for yourself dear reader? If funding crazy ideas and schemes of grandure isn't enough reason then I shall detail what you will get for your donation.
- Access to Scribere beta.
- A free copy of Scribere (retail price will be roughly $30 when released).
- Weekly updates on what is happening with Reformed Software.
- Conversations over coffee.
This, dear reader, is regardless of how much you invest. If you want to invest $5 then you save money. Though I will openly say that my goal is to raise $7,000 so the more you invest, the higher the standard to which applications will be developed. To make good on this, please contact me so I know you've invested.
If, dear reader, you are considering Reformed Software as a serious business investment, then please do contact me. I do love talking to you my friend, dear reader, and appreciate the advice that you give. There is a business plan written as well, and in true style it has been writen using LaTeX.
I would like to hear from you soon, and if you decide to support using ChipIn then please send me an email so that I may respond.
Take care in your travels and may the God of all peace and glory keep watch over you.
God bless,
Matt.