Byron A Jeff wrote:
> Simple. Don't do it. Offer the hardware at a reasonable price and rebate
> that cost if you do get something useful. Then the recipient has to
> invest in order to participate, and produce in order to benefit.

I've thought of that, but now the recipient has some up front cost which
might deter some.  They also have to trust me that I'll fork over the cash
when the project is complete, which some might not.  Of course the up front
cost will encourage some level of commitment.  Maybe I could offer a limited
number of combined EasyProg/ProProg development packages for a reduced
price?  But how to prevent people from just buying them for the good deal
that don't have any intention of creating software for them?

Maybe I should offer just a flat reward with a time limit?  $1000 plus
refund the purchase price of a EasyProg and ProProg if suitable software is
made publicly available within 6 months?  But what if various people try to
take me up on the offer?  I don't want to pay $1000 for each.  If just for
the first one, then others are taking a chance and many may decide it's not
worth it.  Maybe the first one gets the $1000 and any others get the
purchase price refunded, as long something is produced within say 6 months?


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