SKU: 43270704897

Achieving Impossible Things with Free Culture and Commons-Based Enterprise

$40.92 $45.47
Save 10%
No.2 Bestseller on communitymontessori.net >

Shipping Estimate
USA
  • USA
  • CAN

Ships within 48 hours · Estimated delivery Jul 10 - Jul 15

Promo Codes Available:

For Your Every Summer RSVP, with Code: SUMMER15

Description

Achieving Impossible Things with Free Culture and Commons-Based EnterpriseHow did they do that? Six impossible things: GNU Linux, Wikipedia, the Creative Commons, the Blender Foundation, Open Hardware, and the OLPC Sugar project. All created under free licenses for everyone to use, in defiance of our conventional ideas of business economics. Is it magic, coincidence, or just plain common sense at work here? The author explores the reality of these projects from an insider's perspective and picks out a set of five easy to

How did they do that?

Six Òimpossible thingsÓ: GNU/Linux, Wikipedia, the Creative Commons, the Blender Foundation, Open Hardware, and the OLPC/Sugar project. All created under free licenses for everyone to use, in defiance of our conventional ideas of business economics. Is it magic, coincidence, or just plain common sense at work here?

The author explores the reality of these projects from an insider's perspective and picks out a set of five easy to follow rules for keeping your own projects in tune with the rules of free culture and on the track to success.

Includes the entirety of the ÒImpossible ThingsÓ and ÒRules of the GameÓ article series written for Free Software Magazine, as well as five bonus articles on improving commons-based processes.

Paperback: 290 pages with 94 illustrations.

Shipping Notes
  • Free Standard Shipping on $100+ Orders to the USA.
  • Except Preorder products are shipped in 48 hours.
  • Delivery to the USA:
  1. Standard Shipping : 3-10 business days
  • If time is of the essence, please consider selecting expedited delivery for faster service.
Exchange/Return Notes
  • We offer a 30-day return/exchange service after receiving.
  • Final sale items are not eligible for returns or exchanges.
  • To process your return/exchange, please contact us at [email protected]
  • Please click here for more details>>> Return & Exchange Policy
SKU: 43270704897

Discover Niche Categories That Outsell

Top-Converting Item to Boost Your Average Order

4.2 ★★★★★
Based on 2189 reviews
Sort
Highest Rating
Newest First
Oldest First
Product Reviews
S
Verified Purchase
Suz
Natrona Heights, US
★★★★★ 5
These work
Size: 2 pairs black L
My husband loves these they help his very dry feet. As others have stated they are extremely difficult to walk in so have to be careful but they do work nicely.
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2026
M
Verified Purchase
MW
Whiting, US
★★★★★ 1
Potential Fall Risk
Size: 2 pairs black L
While these socks do indeed help soften rough skin on your feet, there is a risk of falling while wearing them. Although they have treads on the bottom, which would indicate they’re safe to wear with nothing else, when you put moisturizer on and then wear them your foot can slip inside the sock . This causes you to lose your balance and fall, which happened to me. I’ve thrown them out.
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2024
Z
Verified Purchase
zach
Louisville, US
★★★★★ 4
I could be a foot model now!!!
Size: 1 pair black L
I wear work boots almost all of the time so I bought these to put on my feet with salycylic acid to moisturize and try to get rid of a stubborn corn on the ball of my foot. It helped drastically after a few nights of lounging in the house with them on.
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2026
K
Verified Cardmember
Karen Thompson
Chelsea, US
★★★★★ 5
Best Card in My Wallet!
Having this card from Prime/ Sync has made things so much easier ! I order something & then go to cart & pay with my Prime card, nothing more. I don’t need to worry about theft or further actions or delays. It’s a done deal & I have more time added to make an additional purchase if I need to in case I forget something. I love this card 💞. So easy, I buy more here cause it’s faster, safer, & all in one easy step & Amazon has just about everything there is so why not ? Best card in my wallet !!!
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2026
L
Verified Cardmember
Love Wins❤️❤️
Carnegie, US
★★★★★ 5
2026 it has saved me
I never wanted a store card only! When I first applied I was bummed that I only got the store card and I thought about canceling it. BUT A lot has changed this year for sure. New grandparents, grocery being so EXPENSIVE and everything in our house as far as electronics needed to be replaced. Very easy to apply for, love the fact that you can apply without getting a hit on your credit and if you want to accept the offer then do so and if you decide that it’s not enough credit then you can decline the offer and no hit to your credit. I will say this, this was the lowest card that I was offered but I chose to get it anyway and within a month I had already received a credit line increase. I also took a trip out of the country and was able to order stuff and have it delivered with no problems. Every time I use it I get cash back and am able to use that on my next order. This is my weekly card for groceries. I definitely can’t wait until it upgrades to the visa, I would definitely get more use out of it. For those who are Amazon shoppers, it’s well worth it. So far so good, Good Choice.
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2026

recommand products

HUNTER'S GOUR H/COOK POTATO CHIPS P/PARM 125G
13.25
SCOTTI-RICE&MAIZE GALLETTE GOLD PK 150G
14.90
DARLIE DOUBLE ACTION TP FRESH PROTECT 180GX2
25.85
HFT IMPERATAE CANE DRINK 6'SX250ML
19.95
MU ARTISAN NON GLUTEN LIGHT SOY SAUCE 400ML
16.49