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First of all, I'd like to say thanks for just taking the time to load this page. Most people never even stop by here. But since you took the time, I'll be brief and to the point.
In order to write code, I need a few things - the programming language, code libraries and components, and the hardware to run it all on. These expenses come out of my own pocket. I pay a monthly fee for this website, and pick up the tab for all other programming related software or hardware that I need. There are code libraries I'd love to purchase in order to be able to write software with more functionality and features. Unfortunately, some of these libraries cost as much as $150. Now, I've never been very strong in math, but I do realize that the potential income from freeware will probably not help much when it comes to purchasing software and hardware for programming.
If a lot of people contributed only a little bit of money, it would help defray the cost of programming tools enough so that I could afford to purchase them. Trust me, I'm not looking to get rich off my software. If that were the case, I wouldn't be giving it away for free. All I'm asking for is the return of a favor, if you will. Any funds that come in will be earmarked for software or hardware that is used for coding. I will not put donations to any other use. That wouldn't be fair to those who donate.
If you would like to help out, I would certainly appreciate it. However, I will ask that you put a $20 cap on your donation. Anything $20 or less is fine. I wouldn't feel right if someone sent me a large amount of money. Oh sure, it would get me the tools I need, but I'd prefer to have a larger number of people make smaller donations, rather than a few people make large ones. Too much money from any one person feels like charity, and that's not what I'm about.
Non-tax deductible donations may be made by check, money order, or cash (the least preferred method, due to the possibility of theft). Contributions may be sent to me at the following address:
Doug Good
c/o PSEA
400 North Third Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
Please make sure you include a note with your name and
email address so I can respond to you personally.
Thanks for your consideration.
--Doug