FAQ

• How many Hours Has been put into the Day in Technology History?

  Thanks to John for this email question: The Day in Tech History is not an easy task to collect data. Some of it was done on-line, other parts were actually spent looking through old periodicals. 

  On average, one month worth of data research to update the site takes 3 hours. Therefore it takes 40 hours to update one year, If you went from 1985 - 2011, over 2000 man hours have been put into collecting data. 

  Now with finalization of data and placement into Wikazine.com - Add another 100 hours to that. Recording of the show can be as easy as 6 minutes, but add in corrections and audio fixes and it averages to 15-20 minutes an episode. That comes to appx. 10 hours a month, 150 hours a year for recording Tech History. 

  Creating blog posts, finding images and cataloging the page is another 10 hours a week. 

  Ultimately, over 3000 man hours have been put into this show so far (including when it started as the Week in Tech History). That is equivalent to working a job, 40 hours a week for 1 1/2 years (2080 hours in a work year). 

  Last updated: Friday Sep 30, 2:39pm EDT
• Where are the full show notes for the Day in Tech History

  You can get a Synopsis on www.dayintechhistory.com, but if you go over to the Wiki page (http://wikazine.com/index.php?title=Day_in_Technology_History_Project), select the date on the page and you can read all for the day. 

  Last updated: Monday Sep 26, 2:01pm EDT
• Can I contribute to the Day in Tech History Wiki

  YES! I had to close the Wiki because of the spammers and bots messing up the board. However, if you want to add content, send me your email (geekazine at gmail). I will add you as a contributor.

  Last updated: Monday Sep 26, 2:01pm EDT
• Would you be available to talk about Tech History?

  YES! If you want to talk about a specific event, or what's happening in technology history for the week. I am available to go on your show or be quoted on your blog. Email me and we'll set up a time to talk! (geekazine at gmail)

  Last updated: Monday Sep 26, 2:05pm EDT
• What if you don't get funding? Will Day in Tech History Go Away?

  Let's hope it doesn't get to that. Basically, I will fill in spots until all backers are accounted for. Once that is done, it will most likely go back to a conventional sponsorship model, or look for another type of backer.

  I do also have the show available as a promotion item for a technology company. They can sell it like an audio calendar. Email me at geekazine @ gmail for more info on that.
  
  The other issue is time. As I mentioned before, it takes about 40 hours to collect information to update the year and around 20-25 hours a month to record, finalize audio, create posts and market the show.  I will need to focus attention on making ends meet (like getting bills paid), which means picking up more projects. 

  I can't cut corners on research, so I'll have to find a way to cut corners on recording. I can tell you though from experience, the less time I have to focus on the show, the harder it is to get all the relevant data. 

  Last updated: Friday Sep 30, 2:39pm EDT
• Do you have anything other than the audio show?

  YES! Just recently, I began creating and posting YouTube segments. It runs down 1 item for each day, and the overview show takes approximately two and a half minutes. You can find that at www.youtube.com/geekazine

  Last updated: Friday Sep 30, 2:39pm EDT