+1. As someone who makes my living off writing open source software, I am highly aware of the challenges in finding tenable business models when distribution i

+1. As someone who makes my living off writing open source software, I am highly aware of the challenges in finding tenable business models when distribution is free. The particular model which works for me was to become an employee of a company which uses my software. There are other possibilities, such as consulting; it's important that we continue to experiment. Like you, I see creators in other realms as my colleagues and wish them every success.