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Ask HN: How to fund Free Software Development

3 points by kluck ↗ HN
With the precondition that the software to be developed does not exist yet (and is thus not known yet). I researched this matter a bit and came to the conclusion that it would be rather hard. But I would be interested into hearing other thoughts.

Also, please don't "cheat", so no "Open Core". The software is to be released under a Free Software License completely.

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ssapkota
Donation and enterprise level support is what comes to my mind. Also depending upon what you are developing, running a training program could bring in some extra cash.
kluck
Donations: yes.

Commercial support and training: yes, but for that the software has to exist. A good idea for later on though.