Actually I was thinking about something similar but also different.
I want to create an association of users, not a foundation. The
purpose of the association would be:
1) promote the use of free software in general (not just web2py)
2) select the best open software that works with web2py (cherokee,
linux, postgresql, etc.)
3) certify members as experts in web2py and in those other software
technologies selected by the members
4) provide a portal where members (and member companies) can host
their profile and be contacted
5) help members work together to compete with large consulting
companies for jobs.
6) help members with legal issues when dealing with clients
7) maintain a database of projects completed by the members and
accessible to members only
I want us to compete with this:
http://www-935.ibm.com/services/us/gbs/bus/html/bcs_index.html
not with Plone or other small Python projects.
Think about it. There are more than 600 people on this list, growing
exponentially. We already distributed all over the world. We are all
very skilled people. We are unified by the love for the same
technologies. We do have a better product than the competition. We
only need more organization. Why do we need an employer? In
manufacturing there is a need for capital in order to buy the "means
of production". Thus investors provide capital and get shares of the
revenue in return. We do not need "means of production", we have
laptops, we do not need an office, we do not need investments, and we
do not need to share our profit. We just need to be recognized as
leaders in our field and attract clients. I think we can do that.
Who is in?
There are legal issues to be resolved. The web site will be up soon
for people to sign up, take a quiz, and become members.
Massimo
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