The following link: http://www.osnews.com/story/27519/_OpenBSD_will_shut_down_if_we_do_not_have_the_funding_

Was dropped in the IRC Channel #bitcoin-assets and within hours an announcement was made:

It is important to note that not only did this announcing happen on IRC, the important fact finding happened there as well, from the channel #openbsd:

Jan 19 22:14:04 <mircea_popescu> soo, who has the authority to make a deal so I can cover the 20k shortfall Jan 19 22:16:24 <woopstar> mircea_popescu: you need to contact Theo Jan 19 22:16:32 <mircea_popescu> how would i go about that ? Jan 19 22:18:27 <woopstar> mircea_popescu: i believe his email is [redacted because email addresses don't belong in plaintext] Jan 19 22:20:32 <mircea_popescu> woopstar ty. Jan 19 22:20:49 <woopstar> mircea_popescu: anytime. Would be fantastic, if you can set up a deal with Theo

This episode just goes to show that IRC even in the 2010's continues to be one of the most expressive, influential, and effective communications mediums on the Internet. It also shows for Open Source projects seeking sponsorships to continue their operations that the traditional channels by which they hope the Microsofts, Apples, and Oracles of the world that happily vacuum up their code may not be the there in their time of need, but if they are truly doing something that is both useful and interesting chances are someone out there might have the money and intelligence to appreciate your project enough to buy it at least another year.

I for one am happy that for at least another year the Vaxen will have an OS to run.

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