Written by osmosis the 11 Oct 12 at 06:46.

In addition to the new 'Pay with PayPal' donation option that Ubuntu gives to users before the they download the desktop install, give users a choice to donate using other methods.

One desirable option would be to donate using bitcoins. Ubuntu could use many of the free software packages out there to build their own bitcoin checkout, or a bitcoin payment service like bitpay.com could be integrated similar to how paypal is currently being used. Other examples would be donating using Google checkout or credit cards.

Reference:
Canonical asks desktop users to "pay what you think Ubuntu is worth"
http://arstechnica.com/business/2012/10/canonical-asks-desktop-users-to-pay-wha t-you-think-ubuntu-is-worth/

In addition to the new 'Pay with PayPal' donation option that Ubuntu gives to users before the they download the desktop install, give users a choice to donate using other methods. One desirable option would be to donate using bitcoins. Ubuntu could use many of the free software packages out there to build their own bitcoin checkout, or a bitcoin payment service like bitpay.com could be integrated similar to how paypal is currently being used. Other examples would be donating using Google checkout or credit cards. Reference: Canonical asks desktop users to "pay what you think Ubuntu is worth" http://arstechnica.com/business/2012/10/canonical-asks-desktop-users-to-pay-what-you-think-ubuntu-is-worth/

Written by Auzy the 14 Oct 12 at 00:22.

There have been numerous complaints about Paypal. And, a payment processor should be provided as an alternative (which doesn't screw its customers). However, Bitcoin has serious technical limitations (including, a limit of 21 mil currency units), which guarantees it will never be a practical currency, and that it will crash.

At the very least, Canonical should find a community focused / moral alternative to Paypal and replace it for those who want to donate using credit card.

There have been <a href="http://www.paypalsucks.com/">numerous complaints about Paypal</a>. And, a payment processor should be provided as an alternative (which doesn't screw its customers). However, Bitcoin has serious technical limitations (including, a limit of 21 mil currency units), which guarantees it will never be a practical currency, and that it will crash. At the very least, Canonical should find a community focused / moral alternative to Paypal and replace it for those who want to donate using credit card.

Written by Auzy the 14 Oct 12 at 00:29.

Allowing donations through telegraphic transfer cuts VISA/Mastercard/AMEX out of the equation, and, it cuts out some of the middle men.

Allowing donations through telegraphic transfer cuts VISA/Mastercard/AMEX out of the equation, and, it cuts out some of the middle men.

Written by lewisgoddard the 16 Oct 12 at 17:42.

Many people already trust and use both Google Wallet and Amazon Payments, with very little difference between them.

The Humble Bundle processes the big three.

Many people already trust and use both Google Wallet and Amazon Payments, with very little difference between them. The Humble Bundle processes the big three.