I think the package managers should add links to donate to projects. So I open up Synaptic to install GPG and in the description see that I can donate and they'

I think the package managers should add links to donate to projects. So I open up Synaptic to install GPG and in the description see that I can donate and they're only at 25% of their funding goal. Another key would be to add a real commercial justification to pay for projects instead of just donating. Often for tax and regulatory purposes businesses can't just spend money on fun, frivolous things unless they want to make a mess of their accounting. Maybe something like for each $50 you spend you get to ask one question on a mailing list or message board.