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ID-2 A better mousetrap. November 26th, 1985
A better mousetrap.
The necessary and sufficient conditions.
When inviting the world to beat a path to a doorstep, all the
relevant criteria of "better"-ness have to be established.
A better mousetrap has to provide clear performance advantages
over existing equipment.
It has to be generally applicable in a wide variety of
conditions.
It should have long term advantages, so that it is not seen as a
mere flash in the pan.
It should be immediately applicable to existing conditions so
that no major modifications of basic procedures are involved.
Its introduction should cause little disturbance so that there
are minimal negative effects to offset the benefits realised.
Offering distinctive advantages over conventional money, being
compatible with virtually all existing systems, and having little
or no procedural drawbacks, LETSystems satisfy all the above
criteria.
Landsman Community Services Ltd. ID-2 Page 1
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