We have to assume there will always be donations, however we also have to assume that participants DO see value BESIDES just lowering costs...such as much lower latency.

Reid


On Mon, Jul 23, 2012 at 4:18 PM, Shaun Carlson <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
That's an excellant point Andrew and a great example.

It certainly makes the case for considering continuing the current model.  Again, it comes down to evaluating costs.  Jay's model seems to indicate that the non-recurring fees are the largest part of this model.  It's also fair to assume this gear will be in service for more than one year.

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On Mon, Jul 23, 2012 at 3:09 PM, Andrew Hoyos <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
On Jul 23, 2012, at 3:03 PM, Mike Bushard, Jr wrote:
> Obviously others here are members of more than just MICE, would some care
> to share the structure of other IX's? maybe that helps us guide our model?

So I might be in the minority here, but I don't see the need to charge recurring fees, especially with the level of community involvement/donations we have seen with MICE.

This model has worked just fine for SIX (http://www.seattleix.net/intro.htm), and they are operating on a MUCH larger scale.

SFP = cost of GigE port
SFP + $5k = cost of 10GigE port

And no shortage of contributors: http://www.seattleix.net/contrib.htm

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