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

[Brian Gupta]

On Fri, May 31, 2013 at 4:18 AM, Dr. Michael Meskes
<michael.meskes at credativ.com> wrote:
>> - Good will - charity - Debian is a worthy cause (bgupta)
>
> I don't necessarily see that these two go together. I think "Good will -
> charity" is one potential reason, while the "worthy cause" is another
> one. I strongly believe that there are a lot of companies that see
> Debian as an important piece of the Linux market, although not exactly
> depending on it. They might prefer it, though.

Thanks. Fixed.

> Michael
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