Independent FOSS journalism doesn’t fund itself. In this video, FOSS Force Linux apps columnist Jack Wallen makes his pitch for why our 2026 Independence fundraiser deserves your support.
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Ken Starks once wrote here every week. Now he’s back to tell you why FOSS Force still matters, why independence isn’t free, and why he’s chosen to contribute to this year’s drive.
Christine Hall takes the scenic route while explaining the whys and wherefores behind our 2026 Independence Drive.
Year-end is prime time for charitable giving, but not every ‘open’ organization really needs your fifty bucks. Here are a few that do.
One of the kindest and gentlest appeals for a donation we've ever seen. It's almost shy, actually.
Think the NLnet Commons Fund grant ended the Bottles money saga? Not even close—find out why donation drops could still pop the cork.
Open source powers the world, but who should to keep it running—and who should decide where the money goes?
Bottles, the go-to app for running Windows software on Linux, just landed surprise funding — right as things looked dire.