What should I do with this.

[dragos240]

I have some money that I want to donate, but I don't know what to donate to. I either want to donate to a dying project or something I use daily. Any suggestions?

[rottentree]

Check what you are using then donate to the one which needs it the most.

Or you could donate to me because I'm trying to start a shop selling (100%) sacred (by holy hand touch to the head) chinchillas.

[cprofitt]

You could see if there was a Hackerspace near you.

http://hackerspaces.org/wiki/

[madjr]

errr. ummm...

darn i know i seen some good projects in need, but cant remember ight now

gotta search

[swoll1980]

You can donate it to me. PM me I'll give you my address. :wink:

[Excedio]

How about OpenShot Video Editor?

http://pledgie.com/campaigns/9827

[LowSky]

Giving it to swoll1980 is probably the best idea so far. LOL

I've never been big on donating money. Many times the money doesn't directly go to what you think its funding.


But if it has to go to a open source project why not VideoLAN, the makers of VLC: http://www.videolan.org/contribute.html

[swoll1980]

giving it to swoll1980 is probably the best idea so far.
+1

[Rasa1111]

But if it has to go to a open source project why not VideoLAN, the makers of VLC: http://www.videolan.org/contribute.html

best idea yet!

VLC is crucial! lol

very cool of you OP,
whatever you decide. :)

[themarker0]

I'd say donate to something that gives back in other ways then just an product. I don't know who does what, but maybe to the software devs of the one laptop per child thing or something of that sort.

[Directive 4]

beer always needs more money

[Crunchy the Headcrab]

Gnome?

Or even better swoll1980! :KS

[Excedio]

I'd say donate to something that gives back in other ways then just an product. I don't know who does what, but maybe to the software devs of the one laptop per child thing or something of that sort.


OHHHH GREAT IDEA! How about the Helios Project? They are based out of Austin, TX and they provide free computer's to children of familes that cound not normally afford them on their own. Some times he will even shell out the cash for the internet service every month.

He does this completely out of his own pocket and with donation by his followers. I've actually donated spare computer part to him in the past. The guys is doing some wonderful things in Austin.

http://linuxlock.blogspot.com/

[Shpongle]

compiz , ubuntu or gentoo (since your a fan).
Id say some software that you find really serves you well

[dragos240]

@Directive 4
Well. I'm not 21 yet.

[Rasa1111]

OHHHH GREAT IDEA! How about the Helios Project? They are based out of Austin, TX and they provide free computer's to children of familes that cound not normally afford them on their own. Some times he will even shell out the cash for the internet service every month.

He does this completely out of his own pocket and with donation by his followers. I've actually donated spare computer part to him in the past. The guys is doing some wonderful things in Austin.

http://linuxlock.blogspot.com/


Beautiful!! :KS

[dragos240]

Well. I've used GNOME for a long time, always serves me well. I'd really like to help out.

[Directive 4]

@Directive 4
Well. I'm not 21 yet.


aah, you could use the joys of compound interest to grow
your beer fund, like a mighty oak,

cause when you are 21, you'll know all about the perils of
compound interest.

[undecim]

But if it has to go to a open source project why not VideoLAN, the makers of VLC: http://www.videolan.org/contribute.html

+1

I would support it myself if I had the money to spare.

[rottentree]

@Directive 4
Well. I'm not 21 yet.

Do Americans develop the ability to metabolise alcohol only when they become 21?

[RiceMonster]

The RiceMonster foundation is always accepting donations. All proceeds go towards my awesomeness.

[rottentree]

The RiceMonster foundation is always accepting donations. All proceeds go towards my awesomeness.

@dragos240
Reading the above post should make it clear that you should really donate to RiceMonster. His awesomeness really needs all the funds it can get.

[dragos240]

Do Americans develop the ability to metabolise alcohol only when they become 21?

......

[EarthMind]

I recently donated to Wikileaks, maybe you should too :).

[EarthMind]

Oops, double post.

[Zerocool Djx]

Fund my project, I'm building an electromagnetic generator... I'll build you one for you too if you fund it :)


OR


Charity, Like something that isn't a wash, like mmmm people in Hati? Just look around tho and try not to go through the red cross, they been known to mess with people money.




OHHH WAIT!!!! I got it!!

I know people that physically go and work at a clinics there church built in the Congo in Africa helping the refuges from their civil war. If your seriously interested PM Me for details..

[whiskeylover]

How about saving it or investing it? You know... for when you're old and would rather retire on your savings than greet people in Walmart for sustenance.

[koenn]

http://www.msf.org/

not exactly a dying project, but they have projects with people dying.

[dragos240]

Oops, double post.

That's fine. Double posting here isn't a death sentence. Nor will it gain you an infraction of any kind. I do it every day.

[NightwishFan]

I have a link in my signature how to donate to Gnome. I plan on doing so myself as well. Oops, wait one sec. Fixing.
http://www.gnome.org/friends/

[RiceMonster]

That's fine. Double posting here isn't a death sentence. Nor will it gain you an infraction of any kind. I do it every day.

Reported.

[Sporkman]

Donate to Debian.

http://www.debian.org/donations

[chriskin]

it would be kind of strange to choose to donate to some group of developers if you can give the same money somewhere that can save lives

like this one :

http://www.msf.org/

not exactly a dying project, but they have projects with people dying.

[iponeverything]

I vote for the ricemonster.

awesomeness is awesomeness after all.

[BslBryan]

I own a Linux computer store based in Chattanooga, Tennessee. We support Ubuntu and other Linux operating systems as much as possible, and we always hold some sort of release party and give out tons of cds. They are available regularly. We are not making much money, as we want to be competitive and have the best prices, but really that just means we don't have money to support ourselves or Linux. The thought is that either we start doing really well or we close down the shop. We even had to trade in our very professional website for a basic one (that I really dislike) because it was a bit too expensive to keep up with. If you are interested, PM me. I can promise you that it's not a joke, and that we won't just spend the money on ourselves. Anything, even a dollar, can help us to live longer and help more people discover Linux. On top of that, we are the only shop in town that works on pre-XP computers. I understand (and promote) the need for advanced hardware and software, but for some people, it's all they need, and it's all they can afford.

[chriskin]

no matter how legit the request might be, asking for money from a stranger over the internets seems a little strange, doesn't it?

[Matthewthegreat]

I personally would donate some to wine. If it wasn't for wine I would still be needing windows.

[iponeverything]

If it wasn't for wine I would still be needing windows


My mom once told me that I couldn't drink my problems away ;)

[dragos240]

Reported.

Double posting is not mentioned in the CoC.

[Sporkman]

My mom once told me that I couldn't drink my problems away ;)

That works on a couple of levels. :)

[chriskin]

My mom once told me that I couldn't drink my problems away ;)


this message just won a "+1" and a :lolflag:

[cap10Ibraim]

Start your own project

[sydbat]

Reported.


Double posting is not mentioned in the CoC.http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/sarcasm?jss=0

http://www.sarcasmsociety.com/sarcasm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarcasm

[dragos240]

See that's why sarcasm tags should be used!