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diff --git a/runtime/doc/sponsor.txt b/runtime/doc/sponsor.txt new file mode 100644 index 000000000..34abc46d4 --- /dev/null +++ b/runtime/doc/sponsor.txt @@ -0,0 +1,229 @@ +*sponsor.txt* For Vim version 7.0aa. Last change: 2004 Apr 23 + + + VIM REFERENCE MANUAL by Bram Moolenaar + + + +SPONSOR VIM DEVELOPMENT *sponsor* + +Fixing bugs and adding new features takes a lot of effort. For a few years +Bram has attempted to do this next to a full-time job. During that time the +todo list kept getting longer and longer. + +In order for Bram to support Vim properly he needs your support. Through your +donations Bram will be able to have a part-time job and spend more time on +fixing bugs and adding new features. + +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 send 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* + +Creditcard Through PayPal, see the PayPal site for information: + https://www.paypal.com + 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. + +Bank transfer Transfer to Bram's account at the Postbank: 1644503. For + international transfers you can use these numbers: + IBAN: NL79 PSTB 0001 6445 03 + SWIFT/BIC: PSTBNL21 + This is the address of the bank: + ING Bank Amsterdam, Foreign Operations + PO Box 1800 + 1000 BV Amsterdam + The Netherlands + 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 send with ordinary mail. Put something + around the money, so that it's not noticable 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. + +This is Bram's address: Bram Moolenaar + Clematisstraat 30 + 5925 BE Venlo + The Netherlands + + +ALTERNATIVE + +If you don't care about sponsoring Vim Development or becoming a registered +Vim user, but do care about helping needy children, consider giving to the +ICCF Holland foundation. This is the charity recommended by Vim's author. +The money is used for a children centre in the south of Uganda, where AIDS has +caused many victims. See |uganda|. + + +QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS *sponsor-faq* *register-faq* + +Why should I give money? + +Bram has tried to work on Vim next to a full-time job. The list of known bugs +and ideas for new features has constantly been growing during this time. Bram +simply can't spend enough time on Vim development when he has a full-time job. +Your contribution will make it possible for Bram to have a part-time job and +spend much more time on Vim development. Bugs will be fixed quicker and new +Vim releases will become available more often. + + +How much money should I send? + +That is up to you. The more you give, the more time Bram can work on Vim. 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. + + +How about Charityware? + +You have to decide yourself whether you want to sponsor Vim development, help +the poor children in Uganda (see |uganda|) or both. Bram will certainly keep +on supporting the project in Uganda. In the (unlikely) situation that Bram +gets more donations for Vim development than he needs, he will send the money +to Uganda. + + +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 Bram has to pay income 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 deductable? + +No. Setting up a system for this is complex and imposes too many restrictions. +The donations to help the children in |Uganda| are tax deductable in Holland, +Germany, Canada and probably also in the USA. + + +Can you send me a bill? + +Sending a bill would mean Bram does something in return for your contribution. +That is work and would mean Bram has to pay income tax over the amount. It is +possible, but the net amount will be lower. + + + vim:tw=78:ts=8:ft=help:norl: |