The Rails Wheels licencing system and Open Source

[Matthew Flaschen]

Mark James wrote:

> The Red Hat system wouldn't work for Rails Wheels because
> we list less complex software that calls for more development
> work than support work. And the Rails Wheels system wouldn't
> work for Red Hat because of Linux's Pollockian ownership.

Perhaps some sort of bounty system might work. I.E. I'll develop this
product as soon as I receive $X (from however many people).  Then, when
I finish the product I will release it under a FOSS license.

P.S.  I think you invented the phrase "Pollockian ownership". :)

Matt Flaschen