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  README for Charters
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:author: awilcox
:status: Active
:copyright: © 2024 Wilcox Technologies Inc.  All rights reserved.


Introduction
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This repository contains project charter documents for various Sphen projects.
Typically, we like to have project charters live in the same repository as the
work being done.  However, many of our Sphen projects revolve around the
Adélie Packages Tree and the musl libc.  For this reason, this repository
contains charters and other documentation for these projects.



Public Benefit(s) Derived
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Each project charter defines the public benefit(s) that are expected from it.
Broadly, Sphen projects are expected to improve security, reliability, and/or
usability for a wide number of people.  Linux and open source technologies
power the majority of servers, IoT sensors, and governments in the world.
The public benefits that can be gained from improving every corner of the
ecosystem are innumerable and cannot be understated.



Revenue Streams
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Patreon
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We hope that by serving the Libre Software community and the general public in
this manner, we will be able to attract patrons to our Patreon to continue our
work in this space.


Commercialisation
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None of these projects will be commercialised.  However, some of them may be
partially or wholly sponsored by individuals and/or organisations who have a
similar desire to see the work performed.


Intangible benefits
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These projects, developed in the open, showcase our technical competency in
handling development projects.  It will foster good will and good vibes towards
us and our further projects diving deeper into the Libre Software ecosystem.