[TYPO3-sponsoring] TYPO3 VISA Card

[Kian T. Gould]

Hi guys

Look at what the Linux fund has done. I think the idea is great. Should 
I try to get this organized for TYPO3 or anyone opposed against this?

http://www.linuxfund.org/

July 24, 2007
Portland, Oregon USA

The all-new Linux Fund Visa Card launches today.

"It's back, and better than ever" said David Mandel, Executive Director.

The Linux Fund began in 1999. Since then, the organization has handed 
out over one-half million dollars in grants to Free and Open Source 
Software (F/OSS) projects like Blender, FreeGeek and the WikiMedia 
Foundation.

"We don't represent a wealthy patron or a long-dead industrialist," says 
Mandel. "Our donations come from engineers, managers, and ordinary 
working geeks who use The Linux Fund Visa in the course of everyday 
living. The way it works is actually quite cool. Just by using The Linux 
Fund Visa card, ordinary geeks can participate in serious philanthropy, 
at no out-of-pocket cost to themselves."

Each time a cardholder uses their card, a donation is made to The Linux 
Fund by the card issuer, U.S. Bank. These donations add up to tens of 
thousands of dollars per year which The Linux Fund then gives out in 
grants. The Linux Fund has donated to new ideas and teams who maintain 
things like Debian.

"The new card is a clear upgrade from the old card," said Mandel. "There 
is a new program for College students and another program where the card 
holder and The Linux Fund share the rewards. Most cardholders will elect 
to give all of their rewards to charity, but some want to split it. 
That's fine by us, we're pleased to now offer both options."

Beginning today, applications are being accepted online.

The Linux Fund will also be accepting applications in person at OSCON 
2007 in Portland, Oregon on July 25-26, 2007.

All the best
Kian