Ask HN: Can you start an original, open source, project without writing a line of code?

Re:Ask HN: Can you start an original, open source, project w... by nickmolnar on Tuesday November 18, 2008 @05:00PM (#368789)

Fair point. Let's assume that the only goal is to make the project go forward. All compensation and credit should be structured to further this goal.

I guess 100% is the best way to structure it. Possibly even with a disclaimer saying the founder would not create any company out of the source code - but could be hired by anyone who does. The founder's role would then, simply, be an evangelist for the project(s).

I think the last four people would participate in the hopes of entering the top six, but a more open plan would probably encourage more participation. I think the last four would participate with the goal of entering the top 6, just like the dozens of applicants for the winner-take-all Ansari X-Prize.

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Re:Ask HN: Can you start an original, open source, project w... by nickmolnar on Tuesday November 18, 2008 @05:24PM (#368829)

Maybe all that is needed is a non-binding proposal that the top 6 developers would, after the product reaches a particular milestone, band together and start a company, dividing shares however they choose.

I just think that having any plan for the future would make developers more likely to invest their scarce time.

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