This month is the
22nd anniversary of the
first Slackware release (July 16, 1993).
I would like to start a new tradition, an annual Slackware Linux
birthday present.
I suggest that
every July each of us donate the age of Slackware in dollars to Slackware Linux. This year Slackware is 22 years old so we
donate $22. Next year Slackware will be 23 years old so we donate $23 next year.
It's a small amount of money for each of us compared to how much time we spend with Slackware each year.
This extra financial support may help a little to lessen any monetary pressure about the timing of the next stable release. The release decision can continue to be based on merit ("
when it's ready") and not the calendar.
A variation on this idea is to buy something from the
Slackware Store each July, such as a couple of shirts. Of course you can buy something AND make a donation.
From reading this forum I understand that many of you support Slackware by purchasing Slackware products throughout the year. If July has rolled around on your calendar and you haven't yet purchased anything from The Slackware Store this year, consider sending a birthday present.
If you're not familiar with the methods to make a donation see the details below ...
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Perhaps the simplest way to send your
birthday present is to use the Paypal Donate button in the top left corner of the website
store.slackware.com. Once you've gone to the Paypal donate page there is a check box to "Make This Recurring. (Monthly)" if you want make a repeating monthly automatic donation.
If you don't want to use Paypal you can simply purchase the "
Donation to the Slackware Project" item at the Slackware Store.
Or a check or money order can also be sent to:
Quote:
Slackware Linux, Inc.
1164 Claremont Dr
Brentwood CA 94513-2952
USA
(925) 240-6652
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Attach a note to your check or money order stating that it is a contribution to Slackware Linux.
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Previously in this forum some have asked for a method to send donations directly to Mr. Volkerding and not use the Slackware store.
Please note that Mr. Volkerding worked out this business arrangement with the store to handle donations to Slackware Linux, any revenue sharing with the Slackware Store for donations is agreeable to Mr. Volkderding. He gets to keep working on Slackware instead of handling business transactions every day.
I'm just a fellow user/customer/enthusiast like you. I am
not associated with Slackware Linux or The Slackware Store.