Mike,
> What if I knew someone that would be willing to pull their checkbook out
> once a quarter and make a contribution to PostgreSQL in the form of $$
> (not code or a programmer).
>
> Real simple. No PayPal, no t-shirts. Just $$, which could be used for
> developer bonus/interns/tools ... or whatever.
>
> Is there a way to do that or is this not possible (IRS, no checking
> account, <insert reason>)?
>
> Yes/no/maybe?
Yes. You can make out a check to "Software in the Public Interest /
Attention: PostgreSQL Fund". http://www.spi-inc.org/donations Money
will be used for: infrastructure costs, promotion materials, legal fees
and/or developer sponsorships, and governance over these funds is
currently being organized (you're likely to become a member just by
virture of donating). We are not able to accept designated gifts at this
time.
We'll have a Donor Page up RSN.
Note that this is for the US and Canada only. Donors in France, Japan and
Australia have local PostgreSQL organizations; donors elsewhere need to
set one up!
--
--Josh
Josh Berkus
Aglio Database Solutions
San Francisco
