VideoLAN Project Now Accepting Bitcoin Donations
Watch movies, TV shows, and listen to music? Chances are you use or know someone who uses open-source software developed by the VideoLAN project like VLC Media Player. Being a non-profit, the VideoLAN organization has accepted traditional means of donations, but they've now opened their door to bitcoins. Posted on their donations page is a donation address along with a QR code, and as of this writing, the address has received 0.03238249 BTC, or a little over $21. The project has attracted a significant following of professionals and casual users who swear by VideoLAN's work. "Personally,....
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