Open Source Developer Exchange (Economics)

Hallo gentlemen,

You may recall my debut under the above subject heading on this mailing list
during late March. Again thank you for the constructive feedback received
from members of the list. I have since collated all the findings of several
months' research and joined forces with other members on this mailing list.
Our focus was simple:

"How to leverage the advantages, culture and experience of Open Source and
to integrate these with the demands of business customers to such a degree
that Open Source can become a better provider of business critical
software - with lasting benefits to both developers and business customers"

We developed an Operating Model and business strategy based on the feedback,
research and challenges discussed in the summary essay that followed. Many
existing and past business models were investigated each have their own
unique characteristics, benefits and advantages. Some of the 13 business
models that we investigated included; Sourceforge, SourceXchange, Collabnet,
Elance, sologig, rent-a-coder, experts exchange, free agent, asynchrony,
etc. Although we are confident about our strategies and the proposed
business model we are at a stage that we respectfully seek your advice and
input. I have summarised the basics of the Operating Model at the location
below and will provide a detail strategy and business solution during the
latter part of this week, your feedback is critical to finalise some of the
key aspects of the business solution.
http://www.devcity.org/opsmodel/
I look forward to your constructive response, criticism, comments and
discussion about some/all of the initiatives mentioned in the above essay.

With kind regards
Julius Steyn