There are a number of individuals and organizations that act to encourage and maintain open and fair computer software markets.  And, there are some that just pay lip service to the idea but in fact only support a single or dominant corporate interest.

The following organizations have been found to favor open and fair markets.  I personally encourage you to frequent their web sites, support their efforts and join their organizations.  The effort represented by this web site also needs support over the long haul in order to be maintained.  The out of pocket costs to put up a web site are truly insignificant.  However, the time and effort required to maintain the site and prepare meaningful material can be enormous. (If you think not, you have not read the entire web site yet.)  It is for the ongoing support of the latter than your support here is solicited and your direction to other organizations is provided as well.

ProComp

Consumer Federation of America

Consumers For Computer Choice and Open Platform Working Group

Consumer Project on Technology

NetAction and Computer Professionals for Social Responsibility

The Progress & Freedom Foundation

Software & Information Industry Association
 

None of the support you decide upon here will be directed to any of the above sites.  You will need to contact them directly.  And, I urge you to do so.

The following list provides a suggested level of support for this web site.  You can specify any dollar amount you want when you click on "Donate".  This is not a membership or subscription.  Neither does it establish any special relationship such as attorney-client or any other. (Any article you wish to submit will be published regardless of your viewpoint.) Your contribution will encourage an on-going effort to secure open and fair markets for all computer software.