give money to the developers of what you use. 
regular small amounts. 
budget it in.
set aside $30 a month to distribute between your most used FOSS. 
if you dont, it will go away, or be sucked up by the corporate douche canoes 🛶 🛶 🛶 nostr:note1a4ukqzlnmy7ddngncv70tpdd8ad37tvwd6t5ak3qk38r3phxerkqquvgdp