Discussion of all things related to Public Domain

[tom poe <tompoe AT amihost.com>]

Hi:  Want to test this out.

Open Source investment opportunities.  How does an investor in an Open
Source project get a reasonable return on investment?

Example:
Musician makes .ogg file, puts it on the web using Creative Commons
Project licensing options, develops products for sale, tours, concerts,
etc., and if successful, investor gets reasonable return on investment. 
No middle man.  Thus, need investment pitch for musician.  Or, better
yet, Open Source venture capital firm.

So, does Open Studios need to develop project for providing individuals
with skills to help musicians that find investors?  They'll need web
site skills, business management skills, . . . .etc.

Or, do we let the market do it's thing, and those that previously worked
within the Hollywood track now begin to take on individuals at terms the
individual dictates?
Thanks,
Tom Poe
Open Studios
Reno, NV
http://www.studioforrecording.org/