[ Thanks to Lyle for this link. ]
“What I would like to See in AppStream, the “Linux App
Store”“First of all the Linux App Store may or may not happen
(http://www.desktoplinux.com/news/NS7312694782.html) however, if it
does the following is something I would like to see
implemented.“GNU/Linux Monetary Support:
“Add a donation option tab. This tab could be turned off in
preferences, and should be unobtrusive, no asking or reminders to
donate. Different options to donate: such as a general donation and
specific donation. General donations would be shared with the
distribution the user is using, kernel/hardware development, and a
general fund for software. General software fund: App
Store/Software Management would track the number of times each
application is installed. (But not who installs it.) Funds could be
appropriated accordingly.”