I want to know the functioning and management of a open source software development. Is it possible to host, sponsor and co-ordinate software development project?
The idea is to invite part of industry to contribute to this development.
Case: AutoCAD - its core tool for civil engineering consultancy firms and their industry. Legal deployment costs a lot. i.e Hardware+Windows+Security+basic utilities+ACAD There is cost for upgrades, every 5 years. Software companies expect upgrades in 2 years. India is becoming IT leader and Software Legal issues are showing up
Is it feasible to setup an organization for developing usable open CAD for Mumbai/India based civil engineers? and provide training for the use of CAD
While discussing FOSS alternatives I raised this possibility and certain civil engineers/CAD users are interested, Civil engineering Associations are approachable.
Revant