[FFmpeg-devel] Hardware purchase request: AVX512-capable laptop

[Michael Niedermayer]

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 <onemda at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> > On Thu, Jan 18, 2024 at 10:53 AM Kieran Kunhya <kierank at obe.tv> 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

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