As of some time later today, it will have been one week since I announced that all of my software (and comics) were and funded, in large part, by donations.
So let's take a moment to take stock of how the last week has gone.
Funding
Donations have been chugging along at a good, steady rate. As of this moment we're at $821 total donated (plus some cents). [You can if you'd like to pitch in.]
In other words donations are rolling in at a rate of roughly $117 (USD) per day. Or roughly $3,510 per month (give or take).
The Bad News: That means we're running a bit behind the target goal of $5,000. (.)
The Good News: We're really not running that far behind. The difference is small enough that we can make it up over the next several weeks (either via donations increasing a little bit, or other mechanisms).
The Even Better News: We're hitting that level of funding with relatively little press coverage (outside of folks that happen to know who I am). And before we see the benefits of expanded user base and the distribution improvements that Open Source/Free software provides.
In other words... - Full Post
Saturday, July 6, 2013
Watch Bryan Code : Sunday @ 1pm Pacific Time
THRILL! As I fix bugs.
MARVEL! As I figure out how to build packages for Arch and Fedora in the Open Build Service.
DELIGHT! As I say things, occasionally, that amuse myself.
This weekend I'm sitting down to get some work done on my Open Source software.
And you can watch.
When:
This Sunday, May 2nd at 1pm Pacific Time (4pm Eastern). We go until I get too tired! Or "a few hours go by". One or the other.
What:
I'll be working on:
Setting up packages for Linux Tycoon, App-Make-inator and others for Arch, Fedora, etc. in the Open Build Service.
Fixing bugs reported from users in various games and apps.
I'll be screen sharing the whole thing. So you can spy on me.
Where:
As an On Air Hangout. You can catch it over on or my . - Full Post
MARVEL! As I figure out how to build packages for Arch and Fedora in the Open Build Service.
DELIGHT! As I say things, occasionally, that amuse myself.
This weekend I'm sitting down to get some work done on my Open Source software.
And you can watch.
When:
This Sunday, May 2nd at 1pm Pacific Time (4pm Eastern). We go until I get too tired! Or "a few hours go by". One or the other.
What:
I'll be working on:
Setting up packages for Linux Tycoon, App-Make-inator and others for Arch, Fedora, etc. in the Open Build Service.
Fixing bugs reported from users in various games and apps.
I'll be screen sharing the whole thing. So you can spy on me.
Where:
As an On Air Hangout. You can catch it over on or my . - Full Post
Illumination Software Creator 6.0 released! (With Source!)
Today, 6.0 has been released into the wild -- for Linux, Windows & MacOS X.
What it is:
Illumination Software Creator is a visual programming environment focused on rapid prototyping (and development) of native applications on a wide range of platforms. Without writing any code it is possible to build native apps for iOS, Android, Desktop Linux, Maemo, HTML5 and Flash.
You can grab installers and packages from the . More information, including examples and video tutorials, are .
Looking for source code? Well, it just so happens that the full source code is available, under the GPL. Links are on the as well.
What's New in 6.0:
Re-introduction of the iOS (Objective-C / Cocoa Touch) target, with custom layout options for iPhone and iPad.
Re-introduction of the Android (Java / Android SDK) target.
Re-introduction of the Python/GTK target, with custom layout options for Desktop and Maemo/Tablet apps.
Bug fixes and improvements.
Illumination Software Creator is Open Source (under the GPL license) with development made possible thanks to donations and contributions from people like you.
Take a moment to to help further development. Every dollar goes directly towards building new features, bug fixing and support costs. - Full Post
What it is:
Illumination Software Creator is a visual programming environment focused on rapid prototyping (and development) of native applications on a wide range of platforms. Without writing any code it is possible to build native apps for iOS, Android, Desktop Linux, Maemo, HTML5 and Flash.
You can grab installers and packages from the . More information, including examples and video tutorials, are .
Looking for source code? Well, it just so happens that the full source code is available, under the GPL. Links are on the as well.
What's New in 6.0:
Re-introduction of the iOS (Objective-C / Cocoa Touch) target, with custom layout options for iPhone and iPad.
Re-introduction of the Android (Java / Android SDK) target.
Re-introduction of the Python/GTK target, with custom layout options for Desktop and Maemo/Tablet apps.
Bug fixes and improvements.
Illumination Software Creator is Open Source (under the GPL license) with development made possible thanks to donations and contributions from people like you.
Take a moment to to help further development. Every dollar goes directly towards building new features, bug fixing and support costs. - Full Post
Open Source Funding Brainstorming!
With everything here being , funding is certainly going to be an interesting challenge. You can see the results of the first full week of donations .
The short version: Donations are, at present, almost good enough. Not quite. But super close. In fact, improving things by just 20% would do the trick.
So, the question is: What is the best way to improve the funding enough to fully cover expenditures, and continued development, long term?
With that in mind I'd love to hear your thoughts! Do you have ideas of great ways to fund Open Source projects? Let me know via email or on or . I'd love to hear your ideas.
Here are a few ideas I'm currently considering:
24 Hour Open Source Telethon [Highlighting the many Open Source projects out there with folks from those projects stopping in to talk about it.]
Hats, Shirts and Posters [Everyone likes clothing with logos and sayings from Open Source projects... - Full Post
The short version: Donations are, at present, almost good enough. Not quite. But super close. In fact, improving things by just 20% would do the trick.
So, the question is: What is the best way to improve the funding enough to fully cover expenditures, and continued development, long term?
With that in mind I'd love to hear your thoughts! Do you have ideas of great ways to fund Open Source projects? Let me know via email or on or . I'd love to hear your ideas.
Here are a few ideas I'm currently considering:
24 Hour Open Source Telethon [Highlighting the many Open Source projects out there with folks from those projects stopping in to talk about it.]
Hats, Shirts and Posters [Everyone likes clothing with logos and sayings from Open Source projects... - Full Post
Fun Perks For Supporting Open Source Software
Donating to Open Source projects feels great. No doubt about that.
But you should get something for your donation [other than great software], right? When you donate to PBS you get a coffee mug... - Full Post
But you should get something for your donation [other than great software], right? When you donate to PBS you get a coffee mug... - Full Post
Linux Tycoon on Ubuntu Touch, Android, iOS… everywhere.
I'm just going to leave this right here.
A few extra details:
On Monday, June 24th Wednesday, June 26th Wednesday, July 3rd, will be submitted to the Android, iOS and Windows Phone stores.
On that same day, Linux Tycoon will be made available for download for Ubuntu Touch and Firefox OS.
Also. On that very same day. Linux Tycoon will be made available as a web app, playable from any modern browser and just about any platform.
Linux Tycoon has been completely re-written in the Free, Open Source HTML5 app building suite, .
Full source code, under the GPL, will be released. (Joining the source code that is for the of Linux Tycoon.)
That's right. All of that "Linux Distro Simulation And Management Game" goodness. Free. And Open Source. And made possible from the awesome, freedom loving people of the world.
Note: The scheduled launch day of June 24th has been pushed back to July 3rd. Because... - Full Post
A few extra details:
On Monday, June 24th Wednesday, June 26th Wednesday, July 3rd, will be submitted to the Android, iOS and Windows Phone stores.
On that same day, Linux Tycoon will be made available for download for Ubuntu Touch and Firefox OS.
Also. On that very same day. Linux Tycoon will be made available as a web app, playable from any modern browser and just about any platform.
Linux Tycoon has been completely re-written in the Free, Open Source HTML5 app building suite, .
Full source code, under the GPL, will be released. (Joining the source code that is for the of Linux Tycoon.)
That's right. All of that "Linux Distro Simulation And Management Game" goodness. Free. And Open Source. And made possible from the awesome, freedom loving people of the world.
Note: The scheduled launch day of June 24th has been pushed back to July 3rd. Because... - Full Post
Quick Update w/Fancy Bullet Points
"WHOAH! No update in almost 2 weeks! What gives!"
- Guy On Internet
That's a good point, Internet Guy!
Here's a bullet list of stuff going on, over the last week or two, that just might interest some of you.
A new app has been born. Arduino-Make-inator (aka "ArMi"). Basically this is a modified version of ... - Full Post
- Guy On Internet
That's a good point, Internet Guy!
Here's a bullet list of stuff going on, over the last week or two, that just might interest some of you.
A new app has been born. Arduino-Make-inator (aka "ArMi"). Basically this is a modified version of ... - Full Post
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