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Open Source Maintenance Fee business model example from WiX Toolset
The most powerful set of tools available to create your Windows installation experience. Open Source since 2004! - WiX Toolset
For example, WiX can install IIS web sites, create SQL Server databases, and register exceptions in the Windows Firewall, among others. With Burn, the WiX bootstrapper, you can create setup bundles that install prerequisites like the .NET Framework and other runtimes along with your own product. While the source code is freely available under the terms of the LICENSE, all other aspects of the project--including opening or commenting on issues, participating in discussions and downloading releases--require adherence to the Maintenance Fee.
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