Trace SW again [RE-wrenches]

[Jeffrey Wolfe, Global Resources]

So at this point we have 3 options:

1) put up with what we have
2) lobby Trace to get with the program and give us the options we need
3) design a packaged external microprocessor based "brain" to make the
inverter a bit smarter

What are people interested in supporting?

Todd


Todd,

Seems like we should make it a two phase "attack". First, lobby Trace, and 
ask for a timetable of development and a "to market" schedule, with updates 
to us so we know if it's happening.

If (when) they do not start, or continue the project, then we get a 
colloborative together to fund a new product development.

MUCH easier to have Trace do this, so that we do not need to fund:
	Development
	Redevelopment
	UL Listing
	Interface warranty issues ("Trace said your part broke our inverter", or 
"Trace will not warrant the inverter if non-Trace items are interfaced blah 
blah".)

Best way to "help" Trace would be to come up with a probable market 
quantity of sales for the units, based upon a certain price point.

What does everyone think these are worth, in hard dollars? What can you get 
your customers to pay?

Jeff

Jeffery D. Wolfe, P.E.
Global Resource Options, LLP
A Woman-Owned Vermont Limited Liability Partnership
4 Kibling Hill Road
P.O. Box 51
Strafford, VT 05072
802/765-4632
802/765-9983 (Fax)
global at sover.net
www.globalresourceoptions.com

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From: 	Todd Cory, Bald Mt. Solar[SMTP:toddcory at jps.net]
Reply To: 	RE-wrenches at topica.com
Sent: 	Monday, October 16, 2000 10:26 AM
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Subject: 	Re: Trace SW again [RE-wrenches]


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