Hi On Thu, Jan 18, 2024 at 09:57:27AM +0000, Kieran Kunhya wrote: > On Thu, 18 Jan 2024 at 09:55, Paul B Mahol wrote: > > > On Thu, Jan 18, 2024 at 10:53 AM Kieran Kunhya wrote: > > > > > > >> It's a high-spec 4-core machine with 16Gb of RAM, and still very > > > > >> usable these days, but it'll take around 400 dollars to repair, > > > > >> as a new original screen is expensive (290), battery isn't cheap > > (60), > > > > >> and parts are in general in demand as it's out of support by now. > > > > >> > > > > > > > > > > well i would certainly support ffmpeg-SPI paying for these parts > > > > > if it helps you. > > > > > > > > > > > > > Right, thanks. But would the main two currently objecting agree? > > > > I don't think they monitor this thread anymore, but their objections > > > stand. > > > > > > > > > > I object to buying parts that may not work, or the install may not go > > well > > > (I tried repairing my old XPS and it was not simple and I broke the > > > screen). > > > I don't think "worth a try" is fair to FFmpeg donors. > > > > > > > Just kill the project and take all the money already. > > > > How would buying parts even work, hardware is the property of SPI. "Substantial equipment, software or other assets valued at over $300 which an associated project purchases with SPI funds are owned by SPI." IMHO a replacement screen for 290 would not fall under this. also this is a legal/tax thing, SPI further writes "The equipment will be used and maintained by the project but SPI will hold legal ownership." Thx [...] -- Michael GnuPG fingerprint: 9FF2128B147EF6730BADF133611EC787040B0FAB The smallest minority on earth is the individual. Those who deny individual rights cannot claim to be defenders of minorities. - Ayn Rand