From fdc18eb0a02da2e4c6c05b1ffed8013436bfc895 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Thomas Waldmann Date: Fri, 21 Aug 2015 00:25:24 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] support docs: write some words about BountySource --- CHANGES.rst | 2 +- docs/support.rst | 20 ++++++++++++++++++++ 2 files changed, 21 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/CHANGES.rst b/CHANGES.rst index 07afec37..88387896 100644 --- a/CHANGES.rst +++ b/CHANGES.rst @@ -60,7 +60,7 @@ Other changes: - update docs about compression - update development docs about fakeroot - internals: add some words about lock files / locking system - + - support: mention BountySource and for what it can be used Version 0.24.0 diff --git a/docs/support.rst b/docs/support.rst index f53c0128..02f3b2be 100644 --- a/docs/support.rst +++ b/docs/support.rst @@ -35,3 +35,23 @@ to the confirmation mail. To unsubscribe, send an email to borgbackup-unsubscribe@librelist.com and reply to the confirmation mail. + +Bounties and Fundraisers +------------------------ + +We use `BountySource `_ to allow +monetary contributions to the project and the developers, who push it forward. + +There, you can give general funds to the borgbackup members (the developers will +then spend the funds as they deem fit). If you do not have some specific bounty +(see below), you can use this as a general way to say "Thank You!" and support +the software / project you like. + +If you want to encourage developers to fix some specific issue or implement some +specific feature suggestion, you can post a bounty or back an existing one (they +always refer to an issue in our `issue tracker`_). + +As a developer, you can become a Bounty Hunter and win bounties by contributing +to |project_name|, a free and open source software project. + +We might also use BountySource to fund raise for some bigger goals.