Wikitravel Gyrovague
Some vacationers would not be caught lifeless with one, however there are others who enjoy the consolation and safety these little paperbacks present.
I hacked together enough of a prototype with LaTeX and a forked version of Deplate to persuade myself that the first technological problem, turning Wiki pages into a ebook-like PDF, was solvable, after which bought in contact with Wikitravel founders Evan and Michele to see if they had been fascinated. They had been, very much so, however there was a serious catch: they had been right in the middle of promoting the web site to Internet Brands (IB), and I had to cool my heels until that was all sorted out.
What’s more, since Holliday and Heilman are both unpaid volunteers, the applicability of any of the fees is significantly questionable. For example, Lanham Act Section forty three(a) requires that the trademark be used in commerce, however …
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