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Sourceforge has recently implemented a wonderful system for donating to open source projects, but due to internal conflicts among the Gaim development team, we've decided we don't want to implement this. However, if the Gaim project is going to resume the activity level it once saw, we need money. As such, we've moved to an ebay-based system of generating revenue. The developers have decided this is a fair way of generating revenue that will help the project. Our first set of auctions is currently up. Bid now!
Why would eBay shut them down? The things they are selling at 100% legitimate, and they own the copyright(s) to all of it. The only thing I would speculate isn't allowed is his blood, toe nail clippings, and lock of hair ;-)
Lucas left this 2001 series Federal Reserve Note on the desk in the living room where Sean Egan found it and chose to put it up for auction without his roommate's consent
LOL, someone has bid $15.50 for a $10 bill.............LMAO
Originally posted by 320mb LOL, someone has bid $15.50 for a $10 bill.............LMAO
ok so that's a 55% markup. someone has bid $5.51 for 15 disk labels. nominal value of say $0.20 that's a markup of erm... 2655% percent i think... now who's being "ripped off" ?
Its smart because most of you cheap bastards wont donate money unless you get something in return, this way at least you get something It may be a lot less of a value, but the same is for those chocolate bars which people sell for 3 bucks, I can get them for 50 cents at a store, but since it is for charity for something you buy it for 3 bucks.
It is the same here, but the 10 dollar bill is just plain funny Its at 20 dollars now I think...
Originally posted by Pauli Its smart because most of you cheap bastards wont donate money unless you get something in return, ...
Hey now, I support my Distro by buying from the Slackware.com store!!
I won't buy LInux from Ebay because those bozo's download the ISO and burn/sell it, and the developers don't get a dime. I would urge others to do the same, If you buy linux, buy from the developers web site ....NOT EBAY.
all depends. I do not want to pay 40 bucks for a disto, allthough I will pay 5 bucks. I just want the cds, so I download and burn, what about the people without burners and high speed connections? It should be free for them too.
Originally posted by Pauli all depends. I do not want to pay 40 bucks for a disto, allthough I will pay 5 bucks. I just want the cds, so I download and burn, what about the people without burners and high speed connections? It should be free for them too.
Hey, some people have to walk or ride mass transit to work, so if they got a car for free.. that means I get one too right, even though I already own one?
I feel the open source community should be paid for their hard work, don't take things for granted. Those who have to go buy usually get the shiny box, with manual, pretty cd's and support. I say boo hoo to those who don't have a burner or fast internet, go buy a burner or upgrade your internet connection..
Or just use that money to buy your distro of choice and supporting the people who made it for you.
Lets see here tricky. Im a broke college student. I do not have a adress in the US therefore I have to pay like 15 extra bucks to get it here plus an extra bunch for the conversion. I do not have around 60 bucks to spend on all my distos. Yes they should be paid, but from people who are willing to do it. I do not wish to pay therefore I shouldnt be FORCED to pay the 40 dollars for a shiny ass box.
This is a large difference between open source and close source, anyone can burn and sell the things.
Originally posted by Pauli Lets see here tricky. Im a broke college student. I do not have a adress in the US therefore I have to pay like 15 extra bucks to get it here plus an extra bunch for the conversion. I do not have around 60 bucks to spend on all my distos. Yes they should be paid, but from people who are willing to do it. I do not wish to pay therefore I shouldnt be FORCED to pay the 40 dollars for a shiny ass box.
This is a large difference between open source and close source, anyone can burn and sell the things.
True, but I didn't say you had to pay for them..
Just be thankful all the opensource peeps do give it away for free.. but remember, opensource does not equal free as in free beer.. that's not the point of it.
And I have a full time job and work to pay my bills, I use Linux cause it is cheaper. I download and burn mine too.. but I've donated plenty of times as well too when I have the chance. I spend my time here to contribute to the community. I spend hundreds and maybe close to thousands to go to Linux World Expo to help promote this site, taking my own earned vacation days from my current job to help out Jeremy, expecting nothing in return.
But just consider this next time.. that 60 bucks for a full working OS and just about every type of software bundled with it beats the hell out of paying 200 bucks for Microsoft, which you get a crap browser, media player and crap Instant Messenger.... Then when you want actual good software to go along with it you have to go pay for Photoshop or Dreamweaver.. or Office which can end up costing more than most peoples cars they drive on a computer that probably cost them a few hundred bucks a well....
Oh well.. I just wanted to point out that I didn't say anyone was forcing you to buy your distro, you should just think about what the actual term of OpenSource truly means.. its not about the bucks you spill out.. its what your actually getting in return..
I have used many distos, mandrake, fedora, peanut, knoppix, DSL, LBT, and a whole range of others. If I had paid for each one, know what? It would have ended up costing me porbably 500 bucks.
And I know I know its not free as in free beer. But free as in free SPEECH refers to the fact that you pay for the PHYSICAL MEDIUM on which you buy it. Selling a manual and box for 39.50@ (since a cd costs at most 50 cents) is NOT free as in free speech. I just get tired of people lecturing me about linux NOT being free as in free beer, a PRODUCT for 60 dollars is NOT free as in free beer OR free speech.
And it is so simple to get a cracked copy of windows. Get a corporate serial. I purchase software which is worth my money, I believe that Windows is an inflated price in a monopolistic imperialistic society therefore I protest by not buying it. I do, however, buy products which are worth a consumers time and money, such as Jasc Photoshop. I would purchase a linux version, but alas it does not have one. The GIMP is not the equivalent in my humble opinion, it is simply a better MS paint.
Linux may be a good deal, but until I can run my games on it without using other programs or whatnot, I will be forced to continue to use windows. I do love linux, it is so pretty, it is reasonable stable, the gui is easy for multitasking, very customizable, and its all around good stuff. That was just to try to stop some flamers
I respect you for doing a job in which I would not be gratified in doing, you spend your time and money for linux, and you enjoy it. I spend my time and money attempting to pay my rent and bills and to get through uni. I do not have the money to spend going to a linux fair, else I would. But I would not recieve the ultimate gratification in which you do for I am not as much of a devotee
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It may be a lot less of a value, but the same is for those chocolate bars which people sell for 3 bucks, I can get them for 50 cents at a store, but since it is for charity for something you buy it for 3 bucks. 
