Paying a small amount and that too regularly for a good cause is the easiest thing. Building institutions , and maitaining credibility is difficult. FSF has a standing and a structure. If FSF has the manpower and the desire, FSF should create project ideas and seek such support for specific projects. This list should create the necessary motivation in FSF and provide human support also. jitendra
On Fri, Jan 1, 2010 at 6:33 PM, jtd jtd@mtnl.net.in wrote:
On Friday 01 January 2010 17:43:11 Shirish Padalkar wrote:
Hello All,
Almost we all use FOSS for daily works. I was thinking if we can contribute some money to some Open Source Projects.
The FSF India is geared for this type of activity. Donate to the FSF.
The complications of registering, accounting, auditing and administering a "not for profit" organisation requires serious and sustained effort of several people. Pious thoughts apart it is unfeasible in all but the rarest of rare cases.
Consequently you are better off donating to the FSF.
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