I'm thinking that, if I got a Linux-based laptop with a built in
scanner
Never have seen a built in scanner in a latop much less legal size
good luck
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From: dopler2@juno.com <dopler2@juno.com>
To: slug@nks.net <slug@nks.net>
Cc: toafcow@mail.petersen.net <toafcow@mail.petersen.net>;
pc_support@matrixlist.com <pc_support@matrixlist.com>
Date: Friday, May 10, 2002 10:53 PM
Subject: [SLUG] Home Business Idea
> I've been wondering about the feasability of the following as a
>home-based business idea.
> At the courthouse where I work, there are constant requests for
>copies of papers from court files. The papers are usually standard 8 1/2
>X 11", with occasional 11 X 14 sheets. There are no arrangements for
>immediate transmission of copies. Either one must order by something like
>FEDEX, or send someone in to get the copies, and then take them to an
>outside fax. The courthouse has fax machines, but will not fax documents,
>and has no current arrangements to accept credit cards.
> I'm thinking that, if I got a Linux-based laptop with a built in
>scanner, with a cell phone/fax attachment, I could make copies, and
>transmit them countrywide, maybe even worldwide. The cell phone/fax would
>have to be able to work indoors in an area difficult to use a standard
>cell phone in, due to being the ground floor of a three story building,
>and the room having about a dozen aluminum frame structures to store
>court file folders in. One would operate roughly 15 feet in front of
>these, so I don't know how much of an interference they'd be. I do know
>that some cell phone users have to step into the hall to speak and hear
>on their cell phones.
> The scanner would have to be industrial strength, to handle making
>about 750 copies a week. I would basically scan in and transmit the paper
>images, either by fax or e-mail. Probably fax would be best, so as not to
>congest email bandwith.
> I'd probably accept credit card orders with something set up with a
>www web site. Don't know what else I'd need.
> I know that the courthouse will go to having papers on computer and
>available via internet in "a couple of years". The computer will be
>phased in by then, and I suppose new files will be that way, but older
>files may be a while before they are converted.
> I would probably try and handle the Hillsborough area at first, then
>consider expanding to Pinellas, and maybe Pasco, to try handling the
>entire Tampa Bay area.
> Any thoughts about needed equipment, costs, etc.? I'd probably want
>the best batteries, too, maybe nickel-metal-hydride?
>
>Frank Starr
>
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