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What is the Best Way to Start a Paid GPL Project?

Posted by ScuttleMonkey on from the will-food-for-code dept.

pooslinger writes "I know little to nothing about programming but would like to start, fund, and maintain a GPL linux POS application. I see there are a few available with the majority being closed source. I am currently starting a business and really despise the fact that I will have to spend $2-$5k on a proprietary solution. I would like to create an application where you could take a midrange PC, connect inexpensive touchscreens, barcode readers, thermal printers, credit card readers, etc; scan/input inventory; and begin selling. Something like a Debian POS distribution that boots into X and starts a POS terminal. Does something like this exist, am I just trying to reinvent the wheel?" How have other people approached starting a new GPL project, finding talent, and ensuring the code choices best benefit the community?

2 of 231 comments (clear)

  1. Simple by paranode · · Score: 1, Redundant

    If you write it yourself, it is almost guaranteed to be a POS.

    Hardy har har. ;)

  2. double entendre by User+956 · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Linux Cananda has a Linux GPL (and commercial) POS

    Yes, well, everyone knows that Microsoft is the market leader in selling POS products.

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