[Gnumed-devel] GNUmed brochures (was When will GNUmed be ready)

[J Busser]

At 6:12 PM +0100 12/9/05, Karsten Hilbert wrote:

> I think there's need for two versions of
> "each". One for the
> innocent bystander who displays a passing interest for the
> project. That one needs to answer "what is this", "why
> would
> I want this" plus a *few*
> pointers.

Following minor editing, here is what I had written on that draft brochure. Feel free to suggest any improvements for the "innocent bystanders".

> GNUmed: Working internationally for patients' and doctors'
> benefit as a free EMR
> www.gnumed.org
> GNUmed - The EMR to consider
>
> Why use GNUmed?
> GNUmed can already
> - allow your existing software to co-operate
> - allow you to keep ownership and control of your
> patients' data
> - allow you to change support companies without fear of
> "lock-in"
>
> GNUmed is an "Open Source" project, which means
> it is built on the efforts of people with the best intentions for
> patients and doctors.
>
> Its developers are a tiny army. Your participation will
> help it to grow faster and better.
>
> Visit our web site. Ask any thing you like. Be brave, try
> it. GNUmed will always be free.
>
> GNUmed requirements:
> * one or more Linux or Windows computers
> * multiple-user setup requires a network
> * train and manage it yourself, or hire someone to help
> you
>
> Like to know more? - Just ask us!
>
> The other is more concrete and enlarges
> the pointers/data points part and shortens the what/why
> part.

Which do people think - more like

        http://salaam.homeunix.com/twiki/bin/view/Gnumed/WhatCanIActuallyDOWithGNUmedToday

or more like the roadmap, with some extra explanation of limitations?