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15 Contributing to the Bacula Project
20 Although one talks about Free Software, in fact, Open Software such
21 as Bacula was not developed without some cost. The software
22 may be free for the user, but it wasn't free for the developer
23 or developers, either in terms of time or in terms of financial
26 For example, since beginning work on the Bacula project in
27 January 2000 until now (October 2005), I (Kern) have spent
28 approximately $8000 per year for computers, tape drives,
29 communications expenses, electricity, software licenses, and
30 other expenses. I am not complaining and am pleased to have
31 been able to afford these expenditures. In addition, have no
32 desire to have them reimbursed.
34 Bacula is now a fairly mature product, and to ensure its long
35 term survival, I believe it is time that Bacula begins to
36 stand on its own, both financially and for the development.
38 There are ways you can contribute to the Bacula
39 project, some of which are: ideas, user support,
40 documentation review, translation, programming and
41 contributing code, testing the new releases, hosting
42 services, testing machines, donating needed equipment, and
45 Previously all but the last one (financial support) were possible.
46 It is now possible for you to contribute financial aid
47 the Bacula project. All funds collected will be used to help
48 further the Bacula project by covering out of pocket expenses
49 incurred by the project (no salaries). Examples are,
50 hardware, software licenses (yes Micro$oft), and possibly a
51 portion of travel/conference expenses.
54 Contributions may not be US tax deductible as Bacula is
57 If you are a government or for-profit corporation and cannot
58 make "donations", please consider paying a (non-obligatory)
59 binary license fee for any Bacula built binaries that you download.
60 By making these pre-built, pre-tested binaries available, we are
61 providing users who download them with an extra service, which merits
62 careful consideration for making a contribution or paying a
63 "license fee".
66 To make a contribution, please click on the donate button at
67 the top of the screen, and your transaction will be secured
68 and confirmed directly by PayPal. If you contribute, or have
69 any questions, please send me an email directly: kern at
73 If you need an invoice, I can send you one, but in order to limit my
74 administrative work, I kindly request you to make a donation of at least
75 $200 before requesting an invoice. To obtain one, simply email me the exact
76 name to appear on the invoice as well as the mailing address, the amount
77 you want to contribute, and the project you are supporting (or simply
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