DonationCoder.com
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | DonationCoder |
| url | |
| commercial | no |
| language | English |
| registration | None to browse, Required to post |
| owner | Jesse Reichler |
| author | Jesse Reichler |
| launch_date | March 2005 |
| current_status | Active |
| revenue | Private Donations |
| :: |
| name = DonationCoder | url = | commercial = no | type = | language = English | registration = None to browse, Required to post | owner = Jesse Reichler | author = Jesse Reichler | launch_date = March 2005 | current_status = Active | revenue = Private Donations DonationCoder.com is a website hosting a community of programmers and software fans. It supports a donation-based model to organize and finance software development, and is one example of Donationware.
The community develops and finances its own free software, software reviews, podcasts, and a diverse programming school. Funding is accomplished using a grant-like system of micro-donations. All donors to the site receive their donation back as DonationCredits which they can then trade amongst themselves to support different projects and reward activities contributing to the community. All members are considered equal and simply donate an amount they feel comfortable with.
The community also fosters collaboration on free services, programming contests, and academic projects.
The site has an active forum which focuses on developments in software. DonationCoder has been recognized by Lifehacker, Ghacks and other well-known and reputable blogs for its adherence to the principles of freeware and open source software. Many well-regarded utilities have been produced by the coders that frequent DonationCoder.com, especially during the annual New Apps for the New Year (N.A.N.Y.) event and competitions.
Most of the software developed and discussed on the site are for Microsoft Windows, even though the developments in other platforms are followed.
References
References
- (2009-11-29). "The best (freeware) programs to come out of DonationCoder".
- (2 October 2011). "Text 2 Folder Creates Many Folders at Once".
- (16 March 2010). "MoveOut Automates File Renaming and Relocation".
- (28 September 2007). "Take and Annotate Screenshots with Screenshot Captor".
- (7 May 2009). "ActiveHotkeys Shows You Which Keys Are Available".
- (4 January 2008). "Apps for Music and More at Donation Coder".
- (6 December 2007). "Try Out 10 Free Productivity Apps at Donation Coder".
- (8 September 2006). "Download of the Day: GridMove (Windows)".
- (10 June 2006). "Download of the Day: FSekrit".
- "Donation-coder".
- "Screenshot Captor description, Tools Downloads List by 30 Day Change | PCWorld | PCWorld".
- (2009-12-27). "The Greatest Windows Tips of All Time".
- (5 January 2012). "Donation Coder Publish NANY 2012 Event Results - gHacks Tech News".
- "Freeware bonanza at Donationcoder – NANY 2011 event | freewaregenius.com".
- Wagner, Ryan. (August 8, 2008). "Two Interesting Apps Emerge from DonationCoder Competition".
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