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1 *sponsor.txt* For Vim version 7.0aa. Last change: 2004 Jun 16 1 *sponsor.txt* For Vim version 7.0b. Last change: 2006 Mar 24
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4 VIM REFERENCE MANUAL by Bram Moolenaar 4 VIM REFERENCE MANUAL by Bram Moolenaar
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8 SPONSOR VIM DEVELOPMENT *sponsor* 8 SPONSOR VIM DEVELOPMENT *sponsor*
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10 Fixing bugs and adding new features takes a lot of effort. For a few years 10 Fixing bugs and adding new features takes a lot of time and effort. To show
11 Bram has attempted to do this next to a full-time job. During that time the 11 your appreciation for the work and motivate Bram and others to continue
12 todo list kept getting longer and longer. 12 working on Vim please send a donation.
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14 In order for Bram to support Vim properly he needs your support. Through your 14 Since Bram is back to a paid job the money will now be used to help children
15 donations Bram will be able to have a part-time job and spend more time on 15 in Uganda. See |uganda|. But at the same time donations increase Bram's
16 fixing bugs and adding new features. 16 motivation to work on Vim!
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18 For the most recent information about sponsoring look on the Vim web site: 18 For the most recent information about sponsoring look on the Vim web site:
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20 http://www.vim.org/sponsor/ 20 http://www.vim.org/sponsor/
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56 But only if you enable this on your account page. 56 But only if you enable this on your account page.
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59 HOW TO SEND MONEY *send-money* 59 HOW TO SEND MONEY *send-money*
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61 Creditcard Through PayPal, see the PayPal site for information: 61 Credit card Through PayPal, see the PayPal site for information:
62 https://www.paypal.com 62 https://www.paypal.com
63 The e-mail address for sending sponsorship money is: 63 The e-mail address for sending sponsorship money is:
64 donate@vim.org 64 donate@vim.org
65 The e-mail address for Vim registration is: 65 The e-mail address for Vim registration is:
66 register@vim.org 66 register@vim.org
67 Using Euro is preferred, other currencies are also accepted. 67 Using Euro is preferred, other currencies are also accepted.
68 In Euro countries a bank transfer is preferred, this has lower 68 In Euro countries a bank transfer is preferred, this has lower
69 costs. 69 costs.
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71 Bank transfer Transfer to Bram's account at the Postbank: 1644503. For 71 Other methods See |iccf-donations|.
72 international transfers you can use these numbers:
73 IBAN: NL79 PSTB 0001 6445 03
74 SWIFT/BIC: PSTBNL21
75 This is the address of the bank:
76 ING Bank Amsterdam, Foreign Operations
77 PO Box 1800
78 1000 BV Amsterdam
79 The Netherlands
80 Include "Vim sponsor" or "Vim registration" in the comment of 72 Include "Vim sponsor" or "Vim registration" in the comment of
81 your money transfer. Send me an e-mail that mentions the 73 your money transfer. Send me an e-mail that mentions the
82 amount you transferred if you want to vote for features and 74 amount you transferred if you want to vote for features and
83 show others you are a registered Vim user or sponsor. 75 show others you are a registered Vim user or sponsor.
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86 around the money, so that it's not noticeable from the 78 around the money, so that it's not noticeable from the
87 outside. Mention your e-mail address if you want to vote for 79 outside. Mention your e-mail address if you want to vote for
88 features and show others you are a registered Vim user or 80 features and show others you are a registered Vim user or
89 sponsor. 81 sponsor.
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91 This is Bram's address: Bram Moolenaar 83 You can use this permanent address:
92 Clematisstraat 30 84 Bram Moolenaar
93 5925 BE Venlo 85 Molenstraat 2
86 2161 HP Lisse
94 The Netherlands 87 The Netherlands
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97 ALTERNATIVE
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99 If you don't care about sponsoring Vim Development or becoming a registered
100 Vim user, but do care about helping needy children, consider giving to the
101 ICCF Holland foundation. This is the charity recommended by Vim's author.
102 The money is used for a children centre in the south of Uganda, where AIDS has
103 caused many victims. See |uganda|.
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106 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS *sponsor-faq* *register-faq* 91 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS *sponsor-faq* *register-faq*
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108 Why should I give money? 93 Why should I give money?
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110 Bram has tried to work on Vim next to a full-time job. The list of known bugs 95 If you do not show your appreciation for Vim then Bram will be less motivated
111 and ideas for new features has constantly been growing during this time. Bram 96 to fix bugs and add new features.
112 simply can't spend enough time on Vim development when he has a full-time job.
113 Your contribution will make it possible for Bram to have a part-time job and
114 spend much more time on Vim development. Bugs will be fixed quicker and new
115 Vim releases will become available more often.
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118 How much money should I send? 99 How much money should I send?
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120 That is up to you. The more you give, the more time Bram can work on Vim. An 101 That is up to you. The more you give, the more children will be helped.
121 indication for individuals that use Vim at home: 10 Euro per year. For 102 An indication for individuals that use Vim at home: 10 Euro per year. For
122 professional use: 30 Euro per year per person. Send at least 10 euro to be 103 professional use: 30 Euro per year per person. Send at least 10 euro to be
123 able to vote for features. 104 able to vote for features.
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126 What do I get in return? 107 What do I get in return?
196 sent money. The points will be counted right away. 177 sent money. The points will be counted right away.
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199 How about Charityware? 180 How about Charityware?
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201 You have to decide yourself whether you want to sponsor Vim development, help 182 Currently the Vim donations go to |uganda| anyway. Thus it doesn't matter if
202 the poor children in Uganda (see |uganda|) or both. Bram will certainly keep 183 you sponsor Vim or ICCF. Except that Vim sponsoring will allow you to vote
203 on supporting the project in Uganda. In the (unlikely) situation that Bram 184 for features.
204 gets more donations for Vim development than he needs, he will send the money
205 to Uganda.
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208 I donated $$$, now please add feature XYZ! 187 I donated $$$, now please add feature XYZ!
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210 There is no direct relation between your donation and the work Bram does. 189 There is no direct relation between your donation and the work Bram does.
211 Otherwise you would be paying for work and Bram has to pay income tax over the 190 Otherwise you would be paying for work and we would have to pay tax over the
212 donation. If you want to hire Bram for specific work, contact him directly, 191 donation. If you want to hire Bram for specific work, contact him directly,
213 don't use the donation system. 192 don't use the donation system.
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216 Are the donations tax deductable? 195 Are the donations tax deductible?
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218 No. Setting up a system for this is complex and imposes too many restrictions. 197 That depends on your country. The donations to help the children in |Uganda|
219 The donations to help the children in |Uganda| are tax deductable in Holland, 198 are tax deductible in Holland, Germany, Canada and in the USA. See the ICCF
220 Germany, Canada and probably also in the USA. 199 website http://www.iccf.nl/donate.html. You must send an e-mail to Bram to
200 let him know that the donation is done because of the use of Vim.
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223 Can you send me a bill? 203 Can you send me a bill?
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225 Sending a bill would mean Bram does something in return for your contribution. 205 No. But a receipt is possible.
226 That is work and would mean Bram has to pay income tax over the amount. It is
227 possible, but the net amount will be lower.
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230 vim:tw=78:ts=8:ft=help:norl: 208 vim:tw=78:ts=8:ft=help:norl: