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Have you ever donated to open sourced software? If so, who did you donate too and why? (lemmy.ml)

submitted 2 years ago by SudoDnfDashY@lemmy.ml to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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I personally donate to Solus, but I would like to see just how many people give their money to FOSS projects.

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[–] Cloak@lemmy.ml 11 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (2 children)

I donate 10% of my income, generally 10-25% of that 10% to one time FOSS donations. It does not sound like much, 2.5%, but it's a ton, thanks US salary!

[–] ErmahghrrdDavid@lemmy.ml 5 points 2 years ago (1 children)

that's super generous! Thank you for doing that!

[–] Cloak@lemmy.ml 3 points 2 years ago

No problem, if you are interested in learning more: https://www.givingwhatwecan.org

[–] SudoDnfDashY@lemmy.ml 3 points 2 years ago

That's quite a lot.