I think it would work !
On Nov 15, 1:10 am, "Daniel Contag" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> A truly interesting proposal, Massimo!
> You, clearly, are thinking ahead.
>
> Daniel
>
> On Fri, Nov 14, 2008 at 22:01, mdipierro <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> > 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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