You'll notice I didn't ask anywhere in my question "How much do you make, Theo?"
I have no problem spending money on OpenBSD (I don't have much choice, I like the t-shirts too much and run all my systems on it), and as I said, regardless of Mr. de Raadts answer I would still continue to use and purchase OpenBSD.
OpenBSD is lucky to have someone as dedicated as Mr. de Raadt. However, I would still feel more comfortable writing checks to a registered non-profit rather than straight to Theo (and yes, there are other ways to donate, but I think you know what I mean).
I have been involved in several non-profit organizations, specifically with fundraising, and I know for a fact that donations are much easier to obtain if the money is going to the organization and not into my pocket. I don't even want to go into the tax problem (any donations given directly to Mr. de Raadt could be considered personal income).
Also, I think you misread my question if you think that I'm suggesting that OpenBSD is too expensive. Personally I would pay more, but my company runs on OpenBSD only, and thus we value it highly.
I've seen reports of estimated CD sales per release at being as high as 10000. Add in t-shirt/poster sales and donations and a relatively considerable sum of money is flowing around OpenBSD. Combine this with the fact that checks are to be written to Mr. de Raadt and I get curious as to how the finances are handled. Not that I'm suggesting any misappropriation is occurring, I would just like to know who is in charge of the money and whether or not the OpenBSD project is registered as a non-profit organization (and if it is then checks should be made out to - and the CD image should be copyrighted to - that organization). Also, I would like to see a small financial report put out (as would be required if it were a non-profit organization in Alberta) so that users can see where their money is going. Plus, I would also like know exactly how many CDs are sold per release.
I greatly appreciate the work that the OpenBSD project developers have put in, and I plan on continuing to use, purchase, and donate to OpenBSD (and maybe even contribute when I get the technical skills) regardless of the answer to this question: Where exactly does the money go?
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You'll notice I didn't ask anywhere in my question "How much do you make, Theo?" I have no problem spending money on OpenBSD (I don't have much choice, I like the t-shirts too much and run all my systems on it), and as I said, regardless of Mr. de Raadts answer I would still continue to use and purchase OpenBSD. OpenBSD is lucky to have someone as dedicated as Mr. de Raadt. However, I would still feel more comfortable writing checks to a registered non-profit rather than straight to Theo (and yes, there are other ways to donate, but I think you know what I mean). I have been involved in several non-profit organizations, specifically with fundraising, and I know for a fact that donations are much easier to obtain if the money is going to the organization and not into my pocket. I don't even want to go into the tax problem (any donations given directly to Mr. de Raadt could be considered personal income). Also, I think you misread my question if you think that I'm suggesting that OpenBSD is too expensive. Personally I would pay more, but my company runs on OpenBSD only, and thus we value it highly.
Damn. I missed the "s" in the title.
I've seen reports of estimated CD sales per release at being as high as 10000. Add in t-shirt/poster sales and donations and a relatively considerable sum of money is flowing around OpenBSD. Combine this with the fact that checks are to be written to Mr. de Raadt and I get curious as to how the finances are handled. Not that I'm suggesting any misappropriation is occurring, I would just like to know who is in charge of the money and whether or not the OpenBSD project is registered as a non-profit organization (and if it is then checks should be made out to - and the CD image should be copyrighted to - that organization). Also, I would like to see a small financial report put out (as would be required if it were a non-profit organization in Alberta) so that users can see where their money is going. Plus, I would also like know exactly how many CDs are sold per release.
I greatly appreciate the work that the OpenBSD project developers have put in, and I plan on continuing to use, purchase, and donate to OpenBSD (and maybe even contribute when I get the technical skills) regardless of the answer to this question: Where exactly does the money go?