[Debian-sponsors-discuss] Why do companies and individuals support Debian financially?

[Brian Gupta]

I broke this into 4 general answers:

- Make sure that project sustains that they are dependent on (bgupta)
- Need to influence project (manpower donations) (bgupta)
- Good will - charity - Debian is a worthy cause (bgupta)
- Fans of debian (bgupta)

Are there are any I missed, or any answers folks disagree with?

Thanks,
Brian