Kapetanakis Giannis <bil...@edu.physics.uoc.gr> wrote: > On 23/04/11 19:19, Scott Stanley wrote:
>> But isn't it an order of magnitude [simpler] to follow the suggestion >> Marco/Benny put forth and purchase a bunch of CDs and make a note to >> ship only one (thus eliminating the waste of resources)? What I haven't heard from the developers is, does the "don't ship them" aspect cause (tax/accounting/other) problems for either the project or the CD reseller? > Apparently the OP wants to get his job as well funding the project. If you're referring to me, and if you meant "trying to keep his job as well as funding ...", then hardly. I'm an independent consultant and consequently am both the CEO and only employee of my corporation. Any such contribution ultimately comes out of my own pocket, and doesn't contribute to me keeping my job. I don't have the cycles available to assist in OpenBSD development, and don't have the funds or inclination to hire an *employee* to do such work. I *was* saying that I'd consider paying the project for a specific feature, just as I may pay other professionals for a small chunk of their time for other projects (which would typically be fixed cost or time & materials). (If I misinterpreted your comment, ignore the diatribe.) I was originally considering a donation to the foundation until the dual funding model was pointed out, and was suggesting an alternative that I was hoping would not be too onerous. If the "buy 10 CDs, ship 1" model actually works for the developers, then yes it's an option. But I haven't actually heard a confirmation that it works. Devin -- It is far, far better to have a bastard in the family than an unemployed son-in-law. - Robert Heinlein
