[zek]

I think this a very interesting way of funding an open-source project, and I'm glad it worked out. Excited to see how Flynn turns out!

[ihsw]

Ubuntu Edge is also getting on the corporate sponsor train, but unfortunately I think they set the bar a bit too high.

http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/ubuntu-edge

$80K enterprise bundle. It's a bit pricey (even though you get 100 devices), and I'm sure if they offered an $8K option for 10 devices then they'd get a lot more interest than none at all.

The $8K price point is almost in splurge territory, and the benefit of having access to workshops and online support would certainly put it over the top.