If you look at the amount of downloads that have taken place something like 12 million, surely the advertising generated from a dedicated website would bring in a few notes and then split up between developers?

Another point is that with the likes of the n900, could there not be adverts shown when downloading through the app manager? I don't mind seeing an image while the app downloads and if it means that this will lead to more apps then so be it!

I just think it would be a good idea to harness alterantive payment methods, and stay true to linux roots.