As mentioned previously in this thread,

details of fundraising are typically

discussed *after* a proper estimate is 

developed. 

1. Identify the programmers, testers, documenters and users

who will participate. (Participants can assume multiple roles)

2. The programmers collaborate to create & share the 

requirements and constraints

3. The testers specify & share the testing and signoff

requirements, based on output of #2

4. All participants specify documentation requirements to meet

needs of both the users and the future developers/maintainers 

5. Estimate the cost & delivery schedule

6. Design the fundraising campaign (which is another separate effort)

if you're going to raise funds from the public then

you can't be code cowboys about this, no matter

if you believe this is a relatively small effort.

Performing the above steps and publishing the results

helps build momentum for public monetary support 

and creates tremendous public confidence.

it also gives the tech media something to report

regularly building up to the fundraising

start date.  Use the machine wisely, publicity never hurts!

Assuming that remote collaboration results require 

more time than face-to-face sprints,

we can shoot for 30 to 60 days for #1-5, 

30 days maximum for #6, 

so max 90 days till fundraising.

If there are others more connected to Inkscape than I

who would like to step up for this work, please do!

- Susan