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by jermaustin1 2320 days ago
That is small minded... It is best for all interests. I get a bonafide write-off, they get bonafide money.

I also pay developers for a commercial licenses for FOSS offerings, if they are able, that I never intend on using because the project looked promising.

I donate thousands of dollars a year between charities and open source software, Why wouldn't I do it in the most tax advantageous way?