> For a long time I have been saddened by how few people are aware of open-source RPi software projects. Many of these projects are extremely useful and beneficial, but there has never been a good way to distribute them.
> The repositories don't host them, and they usually aren't advertised very well, so how will people find them?
> Most people never find them.
> One day I realized: Why not make my own app store that specializes in all the community RPi software projects out there? It will help more users find the software, and at the same time it would provide a super simple way to install them.
> One day I realized: Why not make an app store that specializes in all the community RPi software projects out there? It will help more users find the software, and at the same time it would provide a super simple way to install them.
> (Which would you rather do - click a shiny Install button, or copy-n-paste a bunch of commands from a sketchy blog tutorial?)
- How long did it take to program this?
> About two weeks of nearly non-stop coding to make Pi-Apps from the ground-up. And since then, I've regularly fixed bugs, solved problems, adding new features, and handled new app submissions.
> About two weeks of nearly non-stop coding to lay the groundwork. Since then, I've continually optimized performance, fixed bugs, solved problems, added new features, and handled new app submissions.
- Is Pi-Apps still under development?
> Sure is! Initial development is done for the most part, and I don't see any more [major features](https://github.com/Botspot/pi-apps#to-do) being added to Pi-Apps's core functionality. (besides maybe allowing `apt`-package apps in the future)
> But, there's always an app or two that need attention, and dozens of app requests. It's enough work to keep a *team* of developers busy.
- Is Pi-Apps free?
> Absolutely! Pi-Apps is not a product or service: Anyone is welcome to use it; no-one should feel compelled/required to donate.
- How can I help?
> - It's always nice to leave a kind word about Pi-Apps on forums and in comments. In addition to helping others find this useful software, you may just get added to [the hall of fame](https://github.com/Botspot/pi-apps#what-do-others-say-about-pi-apps)!
> - You can [donate](https://paypal.me/josephmarchand) if you'd like. The money goes to me (minus the Paypal fees), and helps support future open-source development. Some of the money goes to placing [bounties](https://github.com/ptitSeb/box86/issues/296) on apps that I'd like to see completed by someone else who has skills/time that I don't have.
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