[SOLVED] Donating to Slackware

matusz · 08-26-2018, 04:59 AM

It would be nice to see some cool merchandise.

glorsplitz · 08-26-2018, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by rkfb

A Slackware Foundation can still keep Slackware free as long as it is set up in the right way, you only need to look at RMS and the Free Software Foundation.

https://www.fsf.org/

Slackware Foundation, great idea!

jostber · 08-28-2018, 04:01 PM

A Slackware foundation could also be a way to provide support for hardware, web hosting, servers, network upgrades and more in addition to money donations. This might also be a way for other companies to give their support without making Slackware dependent on this.

magicm · 09-01-2018, 08:59 AM

Just sent Pat another (small) donation
I know Pat is just being thorough about setting up a better continuing contribution setup.
But, until that's in place, I intend to give a little on the 1st of each month ...

If you feel that way, feel free to join me on each "Fool's Day" (I've always thought there were more Fools than April could handle on its own).

Happy Saturday

linux91 · 09-02-2018, 06:38 PM

Just got the word.
I'll help anyway I can.

ttk · 09-03-2018, 07:36 AM

It's a new month, and Slackware needs monthly donations. I'll do my bit, hope folks are doing the same.

Wed · 09-03-2018, 10:28 AM

I want to. But I had hoped a permanent solution would be in place by now.

hitest · 09-03-2018, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Wed

I want to. But I had hoped a permanent solution would be in place by now.

If you don't like Pat's paypal link in my signature you can always mail a check to Pat.

Patrick Volkerding
PO BOX 172, Sebeka, MN 56477

Wed · 09-03-2018, 01:20 PM

I enjoy the paypal fine. I already used it. But it is less optimized for recurring payments. Checks, not so much.

Come on Pat! Let us make you filthy rich!

rkfb · 09-03-2018, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ttk

It's a new month, and Slackware needs monthly donations. I'll do my bit, hope folks are doing the same.

Just have, a monthly nudge in here is a good idea.

Richard Cranium · 09-03-2018, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Wed

Let us make you filthy rich!

Well, slightly soiled rich at least.

EYo · 09-06-2018, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by hitest

If you don't like Pat's paypal link in my signature you can always mail a check to Pat.

Patrick Volkerding
PO BOX 172, Sebeka, MN 56477

Just wanted to say thanks, my grumpy check did clear the banks, 28 days after I sent it. Works fine.

Now I am always thinking Hair Augmentation Technology every day I go outside, thanks you slackers. Plus, I finally commented the kernels in slackpkg -current as AlienBob suggested after I griped in the updates-for-current thread. Of course! Why didn't I think of that? I was just going with what comes out of the box, and not thinking. Thanks for the reminder.

Cheers and thanks to Pat and team Slackware.

hitest · 09-06-2018, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by EYo

Just wanted to say thanks, my grumpy check did clear the banks, 28 days after I sent it. Works fine.

You're welcome! Thanks for supporting Pat and our operating system! I sent my donation back in July via paypal, and that will be an annual event.

/dev/phaeton · 09-10-2018, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by EYo

Now I am always thinking Hair Augmentation Technology every day I go outside, thanks you slackers.

Now I am always worried about my brain evaporating, thanks to Kingbeowulf.

Edit: After backing up and reading previous comments I too would like to express that I like the simple, clean, 'KISS' look of the current Slackware site. I think its unfussy, straightforward aesthetic mirrors all the things I love about Slackware the OS.

phalange · 09-10-2018, 03:44 PM

So with the store out of the question (although it's still linked to the website after all this), where do I get a new slackware 'S' coffee mug? I have to confess the alternate logo at CafePress is not my favorite... Any thoughts? I'm drinking coffee from a generic office mug, which is pathetic.