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We could ask for minimal information (what is your institution) in order to
Este's breakout room:
Other models should be considered?
Shared community manager (DSpace, Fedora, others?)
-- not a current model in Lyrasis
some efficiencies could be achieved, but may not address fundamental need that members need to contribute
How many people even know they are using Fedora (Islandora, Hyrax...)
Are there other ope source licensing models out ther that work?
Easier to make a business case to license a thing, rather purchase a membership
-- Risk: may cause people to drop out
Timing is critical (now not the best time to shift?)
What would be the incentive to switch to a license model?
-- The software itself: the alternative is a future with no support?
Opportunity with 6: move to new financing model for that version
-- generate income: migration consultancy to 6
Licensing also a commitment to long-term sustainability
License, as currently written, is not compulsory (anyone can use Fedora without license)
What advantages come along with a license model, financially -- at what point would a license be cheaper for a license than a membership model? What would be the optimum price point?
Meta-questions: do people use Fedora because it's free? Do people value Fedora enough to pay for it?
-- if people were to stop using Fedora, what would they use?
-- what are the alternatives to Fedora?
-- what is the total cost of ownership for Fedora (staff expertise, etc.)
One membership to rule them all approach
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CARES grant could help us get the answers to these questions.
David's Group
Robin: Brought up the Samvera example: if you are an institution of a certain size and you are using Samvera, you are expected to become a partner.
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