Gnucash Foundation [was: Re: Nothing works on Red Hat ]

[v.i.t@gmx.de]

By the way, what's happened to Gnumatic.com ? 

In the AUTHORS file it's written that Linas is actively working for it,
the website's not working, a search on Google only results in some
discussions
from 2001 and 2000. 

vit




> > Okay, forget the idea. I was too naive.
> > 
> > I just thought the idea of sending cash in an envelope to an individual
> > developer is even stranger. That is probably because I'm not used to
> > writing and sending checks, when I pay for something remotely, I usually
> > remit money 
> 
> The reason that paypal exists is because in the US, there is no
> (other) practical way of electronically remitting a small amount 
> >from one individual to another.  
> 
> > Maybe I can change myself and send a Christmas card this year. If you
> > know anyone who is interested in Japanese yen please give me his or her
> > address.
> 
> Hmm Maybe to the Japanese translators.  They should be credited in
> the AUTHORS file ...
> 
> Even if there was an incorporated entity, there still would be no
> easy way of depositing Yen.  There are few banks that handle foreign
> exchange, and the fees tend to be prohibititive ($10 or $20 or
> more),  thus wiping out the gift.   The only practical way of doing
> conversion is to have the donor's credit card agency perform the
> conversion (which is why paypal is appealing).
> 
> --linas
> 
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