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Subject: Re: Please do not donate to any Linux distro
Date: 11 Dec 2025 03:42:18 GMT
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On Wed, 10 Dec 2025 18:54:33 -0800, Bobbie Sellers wrote:

> You are overly sensitive to requests for donations and unrealistic about
> the expense associated with creating and maintaining a distribution.
> This is not commercialization as it creates no profit.

Some people have reported getting a KDE popup suggesting a donation. I've 
got KDE on two machines and haven't seen it although I did throw them a 
few bucks.

I am getting a little weary of everyone with their hand out this time of 
year.