It seems by people's replies that FSF is the easiest way to do that. Thought point remains, that can't we (the list) donate the funds regularly and collectively to FSF?
On Fri, Jan 1, 2010 at 8:58 PM, jtd jtd@mtnl.net.in wrote:
On Friday 01 January 2010 18:55:23 jitendra wrote:
Paying a small amount and that too regularly for a good cause is the easiest thing. Building institutions , and maitaining credibility is difficult. FSF has a standing and a structure. If FSF has the manpower and the desire, FSF should create project ideas and seek such support for specific projects.
Afaik they do not have manpower and resources. Financial mentoring of projects is a fulltime professional job. Throwing money over the fence does not serve any purpose.
There was sarai which sponsored fellowships, but this seems to be dead right now.
This list should create the necessary motivation in FSF and provide human support also.
But imo mentoring is a very complex issue and money is a not the key.
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