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diff --git a/runtime/doc/sponsor.txt b/runtime/doc/sponsor.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000..50148e1 --- /dev/null +++ b/runtime/doc/sponsor.txt @@ -0,0 +1,216 @@ +*sponsor.txt* For Vim version 8.1. Last change: 2008 Jun 21 + + + VIM REFERENCE MANUAL by Bram Moolenaar + + + +SPONSOR VIM DEVELOPMENT *sponsor* + +Fixing bugs and adding new features takes a lot of time and effort. To show +your appreciation for the work and motivate Bram and others to continue +working on Vim please send a donation. + +Since Bram is back to a paid job the money will now be used to help children +in Uganda. See |uganda|. But at the same time donations increase Bram's +motivation to keep working on Vim! + +For the most recent information about sponsoring look on the Vim web site: + + http://www.vim.org/sponsor/ + +More explanations can be found in the |sponsor-faq|. + + +REGISTERED VIM USER *register* + +You can become a registered Vim user by sending at least 10 euro. This works +similar to sponsoring Vim, see |sponsor| above. Registration was made +possible for the situation where your boss or bookkeeper may be willing to +register software, but does not like the terms "sponsoring" and "donation". + +More explanations can be found in the |register-faq|. + + +VOTE FOR FEATURES *vote-for-features* + +To give registered Vim users and sponsors an advantage over lurkers they can +vote for the items Bram should work on. How does this voting work? + +1. You send at least 10 euro. See below for ways to transfer money + |send-money|. + +2. You will be e-mailed a registration key. Enter this key on your account + page on the Vim website. You can easily create an account if you don't + have one yet. + +3. You can enter your votes on the voting page. There is a link to that page + on your account page after entering a registration key. Your votes will + be counted for two years. + +4. The voting results appear on the results page, which is visible for + everybody: http://www.vim.org/sponsor/vote_results.php + +Additionally, once you have sent 100 euro or more in total, your name appears +in the "Vim hall of honour": http://www.vim.org/sponsor/hall_of_honour.php +But only if you enable this on your account page. + + +HOW TO SEND MONEY *send-money* + +Credit card Through PayPal, see the PayPal site for information: + https://www.paypal.com/en_US/mrb/pal=XAC62PML3GF8Q + The e-mail address for sending sponsorship money is: + donate@vim.org + The e-mail address for Vim registration is: + register@vim.org + Using Euro is preferred, other currencies are also accepted. + In Euro countries a bank transfer is preferred, this has lower + costs. + +Other methods See |iccf-donations|. + Include "Vim sponsor" or "Vim registration" in the comment of + your money transfer. Send me an e-mail that mentions the + amount you transferred if you want to vote for features and + show others you are a registered Vim user or sponsor. + +Cash Small amounts can be sent with ordinary mail. Put something + around the money, so that it's not noticeable from the + outside. Mention your e-mail address if you want to vote for + features and show others you are a registered Vim user or + sponsor. + +You can use this permanent address: + Bram Moolenaar + Finsterruetihof 1 + 8134 Adliswil + Switzerland + + + +QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS *sponsor-faq* *register-faq* + +Why should I give money? + +If you do not show your appreciation for Vim then Bram will be less motivated +to fix bugs and add new features. He will do something else instead. + + +How much money should I send? + +That is up to you. The more you give, the more children will be helped. +An indication for individuals that use Vim at home: 10 Euro per year. For +professional use: 30 Euro per year per person. Send at least 10 euro to be +able to vote for features. + + +What do I get in return? + +Each registered Vim user and sponsor who donates at least 10 euro will be able +to vote for new features. These votes will give priority to the work on Vim. +The votes are valid for two years. The more money you send the more your +votes count |votes-counted|. + +If you send 100 Euro or more in total you will be mentioned on the "Vim hall +of honour" page on the Vim web site. But only if you enable this on your +account page. You can also select whether the amount will be visible. + + +How do I become a Vim sponsor or registered Vim user? + +Send money, as explained above |send-money| and include your e-mail address. +When the money has been received you will receive a unique registration key. +This key can be used on the Vim website to activate voting on your Vim +account. You will then get an extra page where you can vote for features and +choose whether others will be able to see that you donated. There is a link +to this page on your "My Account" page. + + +What is the difference between sponsoring and registering? + +It has a different name. Use the term "registration" if your boss doesn't +like "sponsoring" or "donation". The benefits are the same. + + +How can I send money? + +See |send-money|. Check the web site for the most recent information: +http://www.vim.org/sponsor/ + + +Why don't you use the SourceForge donation system? + +SourceForge takes 5% of the donations for themselves. If you want to support +SourceForge you can send money to them directly. + + +I cannot afford to send money, may I still use Vim? + +Yes. + + +I did not register Vim, can I use all available features? + +Yes. + + +I noticed a bug, do I need to register before I can report it? + +No, suggestions for improving Vim can always be given. For improvements use +the developer |maillist|, for reporting bugs see |bugs|. + + +How are my votes counted? *votes-counted* + +You may vote when you send 10 euro or more. You can enter up to ten votes. +You can select the same item several times to give it more points. You can +also enter three counter votes, these count as negative points. + +When you send 30 euro or more the points are doubled. Above 100 euro they +count four times, above 300 euro they count six times, above 1000 euro ten +times. + + +Can I change my votes? + +You can change your votes any time you like, up to two years after you +sent money. The points will be counted right away. + + +Can I add an item to vote on? + +Not directly. You can suggest items to vote on to Bram. He will consider +fitting your item into the list. + + +How about Charityware? + +Currently the Vim donations go to |uganda| anyway. Thus it doesn't matter if +you sponsor Vim or ICCF. Except that Vim sponsoring will allow you to vote +for features. + + +I donated $$$, now please add feature XYZ! + +There is no direct relation between your donation and the work Bram does. +Otherwise you would be paying for work and we would have to pay tax over the +donation. If you want to hire Bram for specific work, contact him directly, +don't use the donation system. + + +Are the donations tax deductible? + +That depends on your country. The donations to help the children in |Uganda| +are tax deductible in Holland, Germany, Canada and in the USA. See the ICCF +website http://iccf-holland.org/donate.html. You must send an e-mail to Bram +to let him know that the donation is done because of the use of Vim. + + +Can you send me a bill? + +No, because there is no relation between the money you send and the work that +is done. But a receipt is possible. + + + + vim:tw=78:ts=8:noet:ft=help:norl: |