I would suggest that you take a look at Sourcexchange
(http://www.sourcexchange.com) and see what they are trying to do.
maybe you can see how much the project is worth there and then proceed.
I think Sourcexchange has a great way for software to be produced where
everyone benefits.

Chris Woodruff
cwoodruff@...

Tim Uckun wrote:

>
> At 07:47 PM 08/14/2000 -0400, you wrote:
>
> >My guess is that since he did the work with the expectation of being paid
> >for the effort he is re-assessing the situation to see if somehow he can
> >still get paid for the work. That will take some time to resolve. In the
> >end he may donate his efforts, but I certainly do not begrudge him not
> >wanting to give away what was only 2 months ago going to be purchased.
>
> That's certainly understandable. I would be willing to contribute to
> raising some money to pay him whatever he needs I am sure other people feel
> the same way. Just say the word and I'll start a collection drive. I am
> sure all the people clamoring for an odbc driver on the mers NG would chip
> in some money. I am very serious about this. How much do you think it will
> take? Oh don't say 500K please :)