Hello,
I am planning to create an innovative project around open-source and software development next year. Basically I'd like to build a team of 3-4 passionate seasoned developers (PHP/MySQL/Javascript, Artist, XHTML/CSS). We would develop paid projects as they come, get the money of which 25% would go to finance the development of opensource software (software development, advertising).
All kind of development would be charged $49/hour from customers, no matter what field of activities, as all work is valuable. No cheap customer, always high quality. This is a "professional hobby", in other words it's extra money, done professionally, the few contributors can work wherever they want (in the office during lunch time, at home on the week-end, etc...). As long as the job is done and professionally, this is fine. There is no obligation, and they can accept/refuse the projects they want. I plan to follow these guidelines and have 5 stars for each project: http://guidelines.dreamhosters.com , I want the team to be the reference in terms of quality.
The open-source software that'll be developed will be chosen in a forum using polls, where people will make suggestions and try to convince the community, I expect no more than one project per year. Last, but not least, contributors (customers) will have their name and logo in a special page, and earnings will be publicly released. What do you think about the idea? Do you have suggestions? Please let me know! 
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Charles.
landemaine at gmail |
