[mythtv-users] Help sponsor MythTVMultiplex.

johnny johnny.strom at osp.fi
Thu Apr 5 12:02:44 UTC 2007


David Whyte wrote:
> On 4/5/07, Ben Lancaster <lists at benlancaster.co.uk> wrote:
>   
>> I was wondering the same thing. Perhaps a "pledge" (as has happened
>> before) is a better idea? Or perhaps the community pays up in the
>> same order the devs get paid. I.e. users chip in 30% of €25, then the
>> additional 20% at the halfway point, and then the remaining 50% at
>> the end.
>>
>> Ben
>>     
>
> Hi Ben,
>
> The pledge idea didn't work in the past though.  We could debate the
> different ways that the pledge could or should work but when it comes
> down to it, we have what seems to be a developer sanctioned mechanism
> for donating towards the implementation of a great piece of
> functionality.  OSP have stated they will eventually pay the remaining
> amount to get the job done, so I interpret the situation as being that
> any donations made will help get the job done all the quicker.
>
>   

Thats right mid of april is our target.

> As an Aussie that is sick of this issue with overrunning programs, I
> was tossing up the idea last week of buying a whole new slave BE/FE
> and a couple of tuner cards to resolve the problem, with the total
> cost being $700+.  Today, I instead pledged the 25 Euros (about AU$40)
> and will hopefully help eliminate the problem this way.
>
> I am not trying to attack your post or anything, just suggesting that
> we don't start down the old track of suggesting 'better' ways to do
> the same thing, which could prove to be distracting.  If you are in
> the same boat where this functionality could help you, perhaps the
> best thing we could do is show our support. ;)
>
>   
Thanks for your support.

Cheers Johnny
> Cheers,
> Whytey
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