And while Durkee knows he took a risk with an unproven technology, he thinks his success has served as a proof of concept for established companies that are reluctant to take a chance with Linux on their mission-critical systems.
If that truth is the well being of the environment, thus the concept of innocent and guilty can be easily established: Chevron is the contaminator and the residents are victims.
Thats almost a new concept in Japan, where for decades investors were expected to hand their business to the established houses and not ask too many questions.
With the networking means largely already established by savvy social networking sites, the only thing holding back the widespread adoption of the crowdfunding concept has been uncertainty regarding restrictions on who can commit capital to a new business venture.
Indeed, Shearman's client care for Middle Eastern matters has established a new industry standard: The firm's Abu Dhabi office states that it has pioneered the concept of "Shariah-compliant" financing.