Ubuntu donation

[Jared Norris]

On 8 September 2011 11:49, Geoffrey <gcombes4 at bigpond.com> wrote:
> I've been using Ubuntu now for over two years. I think it's about time I
> supported Ubuntu with a donation. The question is: Who should receive
> it? Canonical would seem to be an obvious choice, or are they adequately
> funded?
> A few suggestions from members would be gratefully received.
> Geoffrey Combes
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A good question. I did find a website at one stage where you could
donate directly to Ubuntu -
http://www.ubuntu.com/community/get-involved/donate

In my experience it's more rewarding to give back by donating time and
efforts in to local events and to buy the occasional shipment from
http://shop.canonical.com/ - I guess it depends on how much you have
to donate. For example I donated the printing costs of the posters and
business cards used at LCA to the team effort and I donated time in
organising it. I've purchased several shipments from the shop from
which proceeds go back into Ubuntu AND it then provides an outlet to
promote Ubuntu at my workplace (my Ubuntu mug is used at work) and
other places (I use my Ubuntu backpack regularly and helps start
conversations).

It would be interesting to hear if anyone else has anything to suggest.

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Jared Norris JP(Qual) BBehSc(Psych)
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