From: b...@va.debian.org (Bruce Perens)
Subject: DEBIAN ANNOUNCES $1000 GRANT TO GNOME PROJECT
Date: 1997/11/30
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           DEBIAN ANNOUNCES $1000 GRANT TO GNOME PROJECT

The Debian GNU/Linux Distribution is getting enough donations now that we
can support the development of free software. We use most donations for
our own work, but some outside projects are worth funding.

Debian is awarding $1000 to the GNOME project (see www.gnome.org). They
are building a GUI desktop for Linux and Unix systems. In addition, we
have granted GNOME use of Debian's servers so that they need not spend
any of the $1000 on internet services. We chose the GNOME project
because:

1. They are using 100% free software.
2. They have an excellent design and have shown rapid progress.
3. They are doing the right thing, and that should be rewarded.

This won't be the last Debian grant. To qualify for support, all of the
software used by a project must conform to Debian's Free Software Guidelines.
These assure that the software is free for use by _anyone_, not just Debian.

If you're not familiar with Debian GNU/Linux, check out our web site
http://www.debian.org/ .

	Many Thanks

	Bruce Perens
	Debian Project Leader
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