Your in Europe? As far as I know you don't actually need three employees in
the United States to setup a corporation. You can simply have one person full
fill multiple hats on the board. I'm not sure about non-profit entities. I
believe they are more difficult to setup and require approval.
I'm going to speak as to how it applies in the United States.
There are scenarios where it is beneficial to be a non-profit, but other
scenarios where it probably isn't and likely where it is beneficial it may
not be for tax reasons. Such an example would be an organization that was
If people can find locals who would technically support them with
Trisquel and Free software that would be nice, and support would
generate income for these locals. All the help or professional solutions
provided by these locals should be documented and shared among the other
local gurus.
These
I don't know what work experience you have, particularly in a particular
industry, etc, but it might be worthwhile getting some real-world experience
in the industry in which you would like to focus first.
What I would do is figure out a niche you might want to conquer (ideally that
isn't
The appeal of non-profits is that they are tax deductible. Sure, a company
(LLC or Corporation) can accept donations, but if you rely solely on those
donations, a non-profit is your best route.
Yes I am in Germany, but not in a big city. In Germany there is something
similar to 501(c)(3) where you have to pay less taxes. But I don't think it
has to be a non-profit. Free software does not exclude profits, you can make
a profit by selling free software. I know that Richard Stallman
If you want to start a non-profit in the US, you incorporate as a 501(c)(3)
like the Free Software Foundation (https://www.fsf.org/about/financial) or as
501(c)(6) depending on your needs.
Technically, the Mozilla Foundation is also a 501(c)(3)
I have nearly finished my Master's degree in computer science, and now I am
looking for a job in that area. I've managed to escape from nonfree software
in the last 2 years and I also had the chance to write a free replacement for
one popular nonfree program as part of my Master's thesis. I
I think you should find people who really care about their and others
freedom, start your own company. It's a little hard to find a local job
where is you won't have to compromise your freedom.
I work for a company that was once only a free software company, and I
joined them because their was
I've been thinking about this too. Could more grass root efforts like this be
the key?
Most major propriety companies have a strong hold on small business
solutions, e.g., just about every small office has the MS suite. But perhaps
providing continual support, e.g., transition and then
Are you in Germany? Two of my friends, who are Free software enthusiasts, are
doing their higher education in Germany (Karlsruhe and Aachen). They have the
same dilemmas for working and may be eager to help you set your company up.
I also find it very difficult to find organizations/companies
which use only free software and which work somehow with free
software here in Santa Catarina, Brazil. And I'm also eager to
work in such organizations, I'm also eager on opening one, but I
cannot do so right now.
I also think that one
I also want to have such company but I need more study first, being from
Brazil too I share the fears of ADFENO. Here in Belem we have jambutec that
(theoretically) are dedicated to use free software, but they endorse ubuntu
and are certified by them, which makes me worried about their
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