The Digital Age Manifesto

Hey! Thanks for the interest in The Digital Age software.

I am asking you to commit control of an important part of your life to my software. This is not minor. For example, you will need to commit to improving your metadata for it to work. You will be using metadata formats that I have created. When you jump, you really are in this with me. You will be depending on the quality of my work.

This is not a small thing. I am not willing to give up creative control, yet I am only one person, and by myself can only do so much. My schedule is not even fully my own at this time.

Let me start by saying that I will always provide you with complete access to and control of your data - it is YOURS not mine.

Ideally, eventually, I can open-source the software without losing creative control or the ability to make enough revenue to devote all my time to it (my ultimate goal). Done right, this will empower the software to grow and stabilize. I am committed to open source. But first I have to prepare - the initial software release must be high enough quality to prevent forking and fragmentation and loss of control. I have to have a revenue strategy, enough to keep me working on the software full time. These are not simple goals.

Meanwhile, I will keep my obsession alive, and hammer away at every opportunity.

Thanks for your interest, and I am hopeful that we can develop a partnership. Feedback is always welcome.