[Ardour-Dev] funding priorities

[Patrick Shirkey]

Patrick Shirkey wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I will try to put together a comprehensive list of all the suggestions 
> in no particular order as they all have merit in their own way.
>
> 1: Grants
> 2: Mantis integration with website
> 3: Fundraiser
> 4: Mantis/website integration with Ardour interface: rss feed/ticker, 
> embedded browser
> 5: Donate header on website
> 6: Made with Ardour CD
> 7: Ardour Live boot CD
> 8: Paid for SVN
> 9: Paid License to: disable crippled interface, Get access to more 
> features, Disable RSS ticker
> 10: Glossy brochure for trade shows
> 11: Advertising in industry magazines
> 12: Celebrity endorsement
> 13: Approaching State run media companies with Ardour as a industry 
> grade product.
> 14: Funding from a well resourced Patron
> 15: Funding from a Company in the entertainment/media business
> 16: More subscriptions
> 17: Subscriptions at different rates.
>

18: Port Ardour to Windows






> * Please respond to this thread with new or missed suggestions only.
>
> * In order to make speedy headway we should split the items off into 
> groups that can be discussed and dealt with in separate threads.
>
> * IMO, Everything on this list except the 8 and 9 should are 
> reasonable and should be put into action without delay. 8 and 9 
> require serious discussion before they any work is started.
>
> * Once we have fine tuned the implementation details we can present 
> the results for each item to Paul for his final approval.
>
> * This way Paul can keep focused on his already busy schedule without 
> having to worry about the finer details of the discussions.
> * If we can get the list above actioned in the next 6 months we should 
> start to see substantial improvements in the financial situation.
>
> * As usual we should try to keep on topic with each thread ;-) 
> Although going off topic is half the fun anyway...
>
>
>
>
> Cheers.
>


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Patrick Shirkey
Boost Hardware Ltd.