You may recall that a few months ago I launched a donation drive[1] for Peter Tattam, whose Trumpet Winsock software helped to launch the internet age.

Peter just emailed me to advise that 800 donors have contributed a total of approximately $20k USD.

Peter has decided to issue a total amnesty for all unpaid copies, whether personal or corporate, up to January 2011 as a thank you to everyone who chipped in[2]. Previously he issued an amnesty for individuals only[3].

One of the most generous donors has been OpenSRS[4] nee Tucows.

You can still donate via Peter's site below or by visiting http://thanksfortrumpetwinsock.com/

Thanks, HN. I couldn't have done it without you. And thanks even more, Peter.

[1] http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=2282875 [2] http://www.trumpet.com.au/ [3] http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=2303337 [4] http://www.opensrs.com/blog/2011/05/tooting-the-horn-of-an-internet-legend-peter-tattam/