The problem with open source is that developers can't earn a living while developing the software. I know that I would take a pay cut if I started to work for s

The problem with open source is that developers can't earn a living while developing the software. I know that I would take a pay cut if I started to work for something I truly felt good about. But at the very least I need a wage to live on. Fix the wage issue and you will get the project moving. I think a model similar to the peace corps could work. Young people could work on a project for 2 years. They can get experience and learn while doing something good. But I don't know how to finance it.