On: Linux Mint diverts [$3.41] Banshee revenue

[PerryCox]

> "The truth is the distros need Banshee, Banshee needs the distros. Rather than arguing over who needs who how much, split the money 50/50."

This hits the nail on the head. Joel Spolsky's answer about splitting equity comes to mind.[1]

[1]:http://answers.onstartups.com/questions/6949/forming-a-new-s...

[khafra → PerryCox]

Shapley Value to the rescue! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shapley_value

[tzury → PerryCox]

This is no doubt, a great and canonical guide for equity splitting, yet I find it hard to see the link to this case.

[PerryCox → tzury]

I think the relevant part would be this quote: "Fairness, and the perception of fairness, is much more valuable than owning a large stake."