| Subject | Re: [Firebird-general] idea for spread firebird |
|---|---|
| Author | Artur Anjos |
| Post date | 2006-06-08T20:01:35Z |
Luis Madaleno wrote:
But, IMO, that's not the "way to go": we now have a good place where all
values in money should be: the Firebird Foundation.
Let me remind the FF main objectives:
1. To support and advance the development of the open source Firebird
relational database engine;
2. To provide the non-commercial infrastructure and mechanisms required
to accept and manage funds raised; and disburse such funds to promote
and advance the development effort.
3. To encourage cooperation and affiliation with individuals, other
non-profit organisations and commercial companies involved in, or
planning to become involved in the development, support and promotion of
Firebird software projects and associated products and activities.
What you are proposing fits in all of them - so we have it done already.
If we get into a point that it will be impossible to get it done without
spending money, the Foundation will be the place where Firebird-Connect
will go to propose it. Of course that will be discussed taking in
account the value, the project priorities, FF founds, etc, etc, etc.
So, if anyone is interested in helping to get this done, they can start
now by joining the Foundation! :-)
An associate membership is just 50 usd per year. That's a very small
value when you have a small group, but 100 associate members will turn
this fast into 5000 usd, what will provide the way to contract the
Professional Designer.
You know this story, Luis: you are already a member. :-))
Getting back to the professional designer: I already find one here in
Portugal as well, what will make it cheaper that other countries in
Europe, and will have the advantage to deal this in person, etc. Please
drop me an email directly to get in touch, to compare prices, etc.
"Um Abraço",
Artur
>> What if we open a paypal account and spread the word for donations toLuis, thanks for the input, and for the offer to start it.
>> get this done?
>> I can contribute with some money. I can also find a professional web
>>designer (there is a very good company that works with me in design
>> services)
But, IMO, that's not the "way to go": we now have a good place where all
values in money should be: the Firebird Foundation.
Let me remind the FF main objectives:
1. To support and advance the development of the open source Firebird
relational database engine;
2. To provide the non-commercial infrastructure and mechanisms required
to accept and manage funds raised; and disburse such funds to promote
and advance the development effort.
3. To encourage cooperation and affiliation with individuals, other
non-profit organisations and commercial companies involved in, or
planning to become involved in the development, support and promotion of
Firebird software projects and associated products and activities.
What you are proposing fits in all of them - so we have it done already.
If we get into a point that it will be impossible to get it done without
spending money, the Foundation will be the place where Firebird-Connect
will go to propose it. Of course that will be discussed taking in
account the value, the project priorities, FF founds, etc, etc, etc.
So, if anyone is interested in helping to get this done, they can start
now by joining the Foundation! :-)
An associate membership is just 50 usd per year. That's a very small
value when you have a small group, but 100 associate members will turn
this fast into 5000 usd, what will provide the way to contract the
Professional Designer.
You know this story, Luis: you are already a member. :-))
Getting back to the professional designer: I already find one here in
Portugal as well, what will make it cheaper that other countries in
Europe, and will have the advantage to deal this in person, etc. Please
drop me an email directly to get in touch, to compare prices, etc.
"Um Abraço",
Artur