"A new online grant program intends to allow Linux
developers to Master the possibilities.
LinuxFund.org has launched a site and a program
that allows hobbyist developers of Linux to dip into
the funds collected from the use of special Tux
MasterCard purchases. These special Linux
MasterCards are currently available in the U.S.
and Canada."
"Two types of members will have access to the site: grant applicants and
registered users, according to Peretz Partensky, who currently holds the
rank of Architect Penguin for the site. Grant applicants will present the
projects they want funded in an arranged format. Registered users will
then be able to provide feedback and influence the amount of grant
money given to the projects being developed on the site. Allocated funds
will be decided on by a three-panel system and dispersed at the end of
each month-long funding cycle."
"Even if you're not applying for a grant, you can still participate in the
ranking of projects, posting feedback to projects, and influencing which
projects will get funding at the end of the month," Partensky said. "So it's
not only for the people who come and are applying for grants, but it's also
community-oriented where everybody can come, get comments and
feedback, and then rank and have their say [on other projects]."
