The Underscore Archives

On 05/02/2008, Tom Gidden <tom at gidden.net> wrote:
> It would be more interesting to have a site that lists the spec of
> such a machine on a single clean page with justifications for each
> part, but with the ability for readers to submit alternative parts
> with justification, and a rating and discussion system for those
> submissions.
>
> Then, regularly (eg. once a month) the editor of the site would update
> the main recommended spec, taking into account the ratings,
> discussions and their own experience and common-sense.
>
> All parts would have links to a few chosen sources (with appropriate
> referral codes)  Might even be possible to get a preferred supplier to
> put together a bundle pack of all the recommended parts, with
> appropriate kickback.  I'd also expect AdSense to be relatively
> successful as well.
>
> Once up and running, it should be fairly easy to score some parts for
> review as well, keeping the editor in new toys indefinitely.

A bit like the PC Pro A-list, but for components, plus user submissions...

Tim