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How do I ask help and search people for contribution for my git/open source project

I am basically involved in wordpress site development but a self starter for rails. I want to transform my idea into a rail app and I am contributing it on git(at a very initial level this time), but ...
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184 views

Monetization of a big open-source software frameworks

Let's consider jQuery is an example project for my question. jQuery is the most renown java script open source software framework nowadays. It was created when working with JavaScript was a real ...
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Could anyone recommend a popular and highly supported open source ERP system?

Our business is currently growing and we're beginning to feel the need for an ERP system. After looking around it seems there are an overwhelming amount of options and its tough to weed out the good ...
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3answers
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Changing Licensing model for a Software Framework to more permissive

I'm author of the "Agile Toolkit" Framework. Currently it's available under dual license Affero GPL - any use, personal or commercial Permissive license for $130/domain Permissive license for ...
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Smaller Project for Free Open Source as Leverage

Is it smart to release a small project as free and open-source to display my abilities as a programmer. I don't mean that in a "Hey, look at me, I'm awesome!" way. I mean it in a "This is the quality ...
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Open-source, cloud-based project management software options? [closed]

I'm looking for a good solution for a cloud-based project management software for startups. I really like 37 Signals "Basecamp", but cannot justify the monthly fee at this moment with all the ...
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What are business models of open source projects?

I'm thinking about developing a software library for iPhone with my friend. Our target is a developing country where the mobile phone market is still very young, compared to U.S. The problem is that I ...
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282 views

Tips on open-source project - should it be free, licensed, etc?

I have been working on this project seen here. It is a Photography CMS (like WordPress). I cannot visualize a business model to provide funds to support the project. I want to release it as a free, ...
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Do I need to pay for a commercial licence?

I'm working on a software application in a large company as consultant. I use a library released as Dual License Model (AGPL v3 and Commercial). Do I need to purchase a commercial license to use the ...
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2answers
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How did Magento create an commercial Enterprise version when magento is open source?

It's interesting how an open source product has a commercial version, nice business strategy to get market penetration! How did Magento create an commercial Enterprise version when magento is open ...
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CMS for online magazine startup?

I want to start an online magazine website and I'd like to know what platform to use. Something like Wordpress, Drupal, and other CMS systems, any recommendations?