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I couldn't find what is the amounts established for each goal. If they are not disclosing that, what's stopping them from just saying "sorry, we didn't make it,

I couldn't find what is the amounts established for each goal. If they are not disclosing that, what's stopping them from just saying "sorry, we didn't make it, but thanks for you non-refundable contribution anyway!"

TAForObvReasons 5y ago
The first goal is hidden behind a "More info" button: > We would provide all of the source code for GoldWave Infinity under an open source license (GPL or MIT). To do that, we would need to raise two million dollars.
- EMIRELADERO 5y ago
  Excuse me? Jesus christ. Not to be offensive towards this software and the creators, as it seems they enjoy a great following dating back to decades, but still, jesus christ.
  - croes 5y ago
    The two millions are actually for Acquire the source code and intellectual property from the Windows version of GoldWave. Bring the functionality from the Windows version into GoldWave Infinity. Provide dedicated development of GoldWave Infinity for at least 5 years. Provide continued hosting and networking infrastructure. Provide developer and customer support. Further develop HUI, a new cross-platform HTML based C++ graphical user interface library.
    - EMIRELADERO 5y ago
      I guess it would be better if the source code release alone wouldn't take two million.
  - egeozcan 5y ago
    Do you mean it's too much? I'd be expecting WAY more money required to open-source an established project. 2m could be suitable for starting up a new project with many unknowns.
    - ideasman42 5y ago
      Seems like too much, while the value could be justified... I don't think it's it's likely to succeed which is unfortunate. OTOH, would be happy to be proven wrong.
  - sudosysgen 5y ago
    Seems like a bargain to me, actually.
BizarroLand 5y ago
At the bottom of the page: * If we are unable to reach our primary funding goal or if we receive a substantially larger private acquisition offer, refundable contributions will be returned if possible (less transactions fees of about 4%). Non-refundable contributions will be used for continued GoldWave development. The final decision will be made on or before the 30th anniversary (April 28th, 2023).

TAForObvReasons 5y ago

The first goal is hidden behind a "More info" button: > We would provide all of the source code for GoldWave Infinity under an open source license (GPL or MIT). To do that, we would need to raise two million dollars.

EMIRELADERO 5y ago
Excuse me? Jesus christ. Not to be offensive towards this software and the creators, as it seems they enjoy a great following dating back to decades, but still, jesus christ.
- croes 5y ago
  The two millions are actually for Acquire the source code and intellectual property from the Windows version of GoldWave. Bring the functionality from the Windows version into GoldWave Infinity. Provide dedicated development of GoldWave Infinity for at least 5 years. Provide continued hosting and networking infrastructure. Provide developer and customer support. Further develop HUI, a new cross-platform HTML based C++ graphical user interface library.
  - EMIRELADERO 5y ago
    I guess it would be better if the source code release alone wouldn't take two million.
- egeozcan 5y ago
  Do you mean it's too much? I'd be expecting WAY more money required to open-source an established project. 2m could be suitable for starting up a new project with many unknowns.
  - ideasman42 5y ago
    Seems like too much, while the value could be justified... I don't think it's it's likely to succeed which is unfortunate. OTOH, would be happy to be proven wrong.
- sudosysgen 5y ago
  Seems like a bargain to me, actually.

BizarroLand 5y ago

At the bottom of the page: * If we are unable to reach our primary funding goal or if we receive a substantially larger private acquisition offer, refundable contributions will be returned if possible (less transactions fees of about 4%). Non-refundable contributions will be used for continued GoldWave development. The final decision will be made on or before the 30th anniversary (April 28th, 2023).