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I would start by looking at usage data. Octave actually seems more mainstream to me than the others. Mailing-lists and self-hosting are ultra-niche and few both
by tormeh 10y ago
I would start by looking at usage data. Octave actually seems more mainstream to me than the others. Mailing-lists and self-hosting are ultra-niche and few bother installing their own OS on desktops - let alone mobiles. Nearly all scientists use Matlab-like software, on the other hand.
Also, if there's nothing wrong with charging for software, then it sure as hell is nothing wrong with accepting donations for it. Congratulations!
- jordigh 10y agoI don't have a problem with taking donations. I wish other projects that seem more urgent got more. Mailman is important because we need decentralised means of communication and Replicant is important because Android is everywhere and needs a free replacement. I know Matlab is also very big and needs a replacement, but I think other projects need more funding and could have a much greater impact.
- em3rgent0rdr 10y agoFYI, you can donate your money to specific projects, here for replicant: https://my.fsf.org/civicrm/contribute/transact?id=19 https://my.fsf.org/civicrm/contribute/transact?id=19