Re: Linux Biz Finder

[Roger Dingledine <arma@mit.edu>]

> Just to let you all know, I've secured the deal for a Biz Finder
> application with Vicinity.  One things we need to decide on, before we can
> do an implimentation or write the forms/cgi's to take the information is a
> list of attributes for each company.  The idea is to categorize each
> company by function so people can narrow their searches.  Companies can be
> in one or more category.
> 
> Categories that I came up with:
> Linux Friendly ISP
> System VAR
> System Integrator
> Linux Technical Support (on site)
> Linux Technical Support (remote)
> Linux Technical Support (fax, email, phone)
> Linux Software Vendor
> 
> If you can think of any others, let me know.  We can add more in the
> future, but it would be better to get as many as possible up front.

Be sure to check out http://linuxunited.org/vendor/ before you look too
far into implementing it. The vendor database had a slightly different goal
in mind, but I'm sure parts can be reused...

--Roger