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Gigastrand Open Source
Software (OSS) Fund
| Fund Name | Total Funds Collected | Funds Disbursed to Date | Funds Available | Next Review |
| General Fund | $123.35 | $14.52 | $108.83 | 1/01/2008 |
| Beneficiaries | Funds Disbursed to Date | Last Paid On | ||
| Freespire | $14.52 | 12/28/2007 | ||
| OpenOffice.org | Under Review | Pending | ||
| Gambas | Under Review | Pending | ||
The Gigastrand Open
Source Software Fund was set up to give back to the open
source community. Projects such as Freespire, The Freely
Project and others will receive regular donations from Gigastrand
International based on sales made in the Gigastrand Online Store and
through our agents.
1% of each purchase made from our site go to the general fund. You can also make a donation directly to the fund without purchase.
FAQ
When do you do you pay out to the beneficiaries?
The general fund is reviewed for disbursement annually.
Who are the beneficiaries in the General Fund?
We are currently reviewing candidates for the General fund. We will make the full list public once it is finalized.
How much will each beneficiary get?
When we review the fund, we will determine how much each OSS beneficiary will get. As a rule, we will generally try to split the fund evenly amongst beneficiaries.
What Items are directly tied to what funds?
Freespire items are tied to the Freespire fund and will contribute as such. All others, unless specified, will go to the general fund.
What percentages are contributed on what items?
We use a sliding percentage to determine the contribution per item. We will continually review the percentages and adjust them as needed. The goal is to maximize contributions while not giving away the farm as it were. The rule of thumb is more expensive items contribute a smaller percentage, but because they are more expensive, they will contribute more than say, a $5 Freespire CD that contributes a higher percentage.
If I live outside the US and make a purchase does it contribute as well?
Yes.
I do not have a Paypal account and don't want one, how do I contribute to the fund and not use Paypal?
When you go to checkout, there will be a link below the login that will take you to a standard Shopping Cart Checkout form. It will not sign you up for Paypal and you can use your credit card as normal.
Make a Donation
General Fund
freespire Fund
1% of each purchase made from our site go to the general fund. You can also make a donation directly to the fund without purchase.
FAQ
When do you do you pay out to the beneficiaries?
The general fund is reviewed for disbursement annually.
Who are the beneficiaries in the General Fund?
We are currently reviewing candidates for the General fund. We will make the full list public once it is finalized.
| Direct Beneficiaries Beneficiaries that will get a direct cut of the fund. | Indirect Beneficiaries Beneficiaries that will indirectly benefit from your support. |
| Openoffice.org Gambas freespire More to come... | http://www.linspire.com/opensource |
How much will each beneficiary get?
When we review the fund, we will determine how much each OSS beneficiary will get. As a rule, we will generally try to split the fund evenly amongst beneficiaries.
What Items are directly tied to what funds?
Freespire items are tied to the Freespire fund and will contribute as such. All others, unless specified, will go to the general fund.
What percentages are contributed on what items?
We use a sliding percentage to determine the contribution per item. We will continually review the percentages and adjust them as needed. The goal is to maximize contributions while not giving away the farm as it were. The rule of thumb is more expensive items contribute a smaller percentage, but because they are more expensive, they will contribute more than say, a $5 Freespire CD that contributes a higher percentage.
If I live outside the US and make a purchase does it contribute as well?
Yes.
I do not have a Paypal account and don't want one, how do I contribute to the fund and not use Paypal?
When you go to checkout, there will be a link below the login that will take you to a standard Shopping Cart Checkout form. It will not sign you up for Paypal and you can use your credit card as normal.
Make a Donation
General Fund freespire Fund
