Sources are free, binaries are for money
Bryan Lunduke, the developer of Open Source programs, came up with an interesting Open Source monetization model. It completely removes the page from the site with links to software distributions. In this case, all programs are available under the GPL in the form of source codes, and everyone can take and compile them.
Those users who donate voluntary donations (Donate button) will automatically receive a “magic” letter with direct links to executable files, libraries and installers. It seems that this way of distributing free software is not contrary to the GPL license.
There is something in this idea of ​​the “official” compiled module. Still, it's nice to get the file directly from the author, and not to do it yourself, and why not help a good person with money.
The scheme has an additional bonus: Windows users will learn how to compile files from source, because many of them have not done this before, and new knowledge is always useful.
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At the same time, the author absolutely does not object if other users will create their own packages and distribute them on their own behalf, especially the license allows it.
In addition to introducing the “binary for money” idea, at the end of each month, Brian will publish an “honorary list” of all those who donate - this is quite standard practice, it would seem, there is nothing innovative here. But in this case, the author allows you to insert an active hyperlink to your site with the name, so accepting donations is equal to selling links (SEO). Also an interesting move. If someone does not know, then placing a link to your site on the pages of an authoritative resource, you can slightly raise your site in the search results of Google / Yandex / etc.
Those users who donate voluntary donations (Donate button) will automatically receive a “magic” letter with direct links to executable files, libraries and installers. It seems that this way of distributing free software is not contrary to the GPL license.
There is something in this idea of ​​the “official” compiled module. Still, it's nice to get the file directly from the author, and not to do it yourself, and why not help a good person with money.
The scheme has an additional bonus: Windows users will learn how to compile files from source, because many of them have not done this before, and new knowledge is always useful.
')
At the same time, the author absolutely does not object if other users will create their own packages and distribute them on their own behalf, especially the license allows it.
In addition to introducing the “binary for money” idea, at the end of each month, Brian will publish an “honorary list” of all those who donate - this is quite standard practice, it would seem, there is nothing innovative here. But in this case, the author allows you to insert an active hyperlink to your site with the name, so accepting donations is equal to selling links (SEO). Also an interesting move. If someone does not know, then placing a link to your site on the pages of an authoritative resource, you can slightly raise your site in the search results of Google / Yandex / etc.
about the author
Bryan Lunduke is the author of the visual framework Illumination Software Creator, a dedicated Linux user, indie game developer, writer, podcaster and comic book author.
Source: https://habr.com/ru/post/146837/
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