Collaboration People collaborate in designing, sponsoring, and developing projects. That means more money and more development effort, producing better software in less time!

Community Control Every aspect of the project lifecycle, including funding, management, development and final payment is fully in the hands of the community. At present, FOSS Factory staff is sometimes called on to serve as dispute arbiters. However, we are working to add a jury system which will fill this last gap, placing arbitration under community control.

Recurring Sponsorships Sponsors are urged to set up automatic monthly contributions to their favourite projects. The promise of a stable funding stream, however large or small, can be a driving force that keeps projects moving.

Guaranteed Results Sponsorship funds are only paid out as requirements are met, and sponsors can retract their remaining funds at any time. Sponsorship retraction does not hurt developers because they are paid in small increments for their work. If the funds go away, the developers can choose to follow.