Downloaded Everything

"Love the software! I just finished downloading practically everything. All seem to have a keen use for me. "
 - M.

The Concept

"I love your site, and the concept is brilliant"
 - J.F.

Process Tamer and Translator Boomerang

"I heard about you from ShellX City, your Find and Run Robot I believe. Process Tamer has become my favorite though. It's pretty much perfect as is. Your site has made it onto my daily surfing list and I'm always thrilled to find you guys have released a new toy. Really that is why I decided to donate - you make this compulsive tooler happy. I really like your business model; it's very very cool of you to take this approach and I appreciate that by supporting you I'm also helping out other folks who cannot afford to donate to your most worthy cause...one more thing: you've really helped out my network's users by releasing the [Google Translator] Boomerang - responses from support are much more amusing.."
 - J.M.

URL Snooper

"I found DonationCoder.com during one of late night surfing sessions. I was just looking bouncing around and came across URL Snooper and thought it was a great program. The more I looked at your programs the more I liked the way they were created. I love the way your programs: 1 are small and compact 2 install cleanly 3 have none of the "bloat" that a lot of people put in 4 take the stance that great programs do not have to be expensive These are the reasons I decided to donate."
 - A.T.

Twice is a Charm

"I first discovered your site doing a google search on various screencasting tools and stumpled upon your review about a week after it had been released.. Later I was searching for free alternatives to Approcket (and the likes of Quicksilver on Mac) and again I ended up on your site finding Find and Run Robot.. I have also followed some of the activity in the forums and it really seems like a nice community that has developed around the site and the forums in particular. I'm also impressed with all the time you seem to be spending both keeping the site up-to-date and writing in the forums. The reason for my donation is a combination of the programs, the reviews, the nice community and the whole idea of donationcoder. But especially the usefulness of Find and Run Robot. "
 - B.M.

The Almighty Dollar

"Well, you've got me hooked now. You are a rare breed these days! Someone who operates on higher principles than the almighty $.  Keep up the good work!"
 - B.H.

Fuzzy Feelings Utility

"Man, you guys are good! I had this warm and fuzzy feeling about you guys the moment I installed your program. It's so nice to be able to run lean and efficient software, and to be able to converse with the author himself. I look forward to being part of your community and to spread the word about you!"
 - C.L.

Hypnotized!

"I download this program and [was] hypnotized by the list as it was flying past me I'd then forget what I was looking for! " [about Find and Run Robot]
 - B.T.

The FBI is Involved?

"i am willing to donate $2000.. .. let me have ur phone number,the board of trustees will be holding meeting with the FBI nextweek to determine how fund is been manage i need ur phone number so that they can talk to you."
 -D.V.

2XL Simulator - A Public Service?

"Thank you for the 2XL simulator. This is a toy that I begged my mother to buy me sometime in the 70s. I am enjoying your program immensely. I consider it to be a valuable public service!!"
 - C.L.

Coding Snacks

"I liked the types of programs you have for download (I grabbed Process Tamer, Desktop Corral, Screenshot Captor, and System Path Commander) and I *love* the coding snacks concept. I will definitely be taking advantage of it. Finally, I like the idea that the amount of donation is entirely up to me.. "
 -D.A.

Negative Costs

"I think the coupon codes/discounts for commercial software discussed in your reviews is a good idea. It can make a donation have zero or negative cost, and then all you need to overcome is inertia."
 -D.O.

Honest Reviews

"It's nice to see more honest software review sites, with great thought put into the reviews. I really like the way you break down the programs, also offering other programs listed in the same competing fields on the side."
 -D.O.

Comprehensive Reviews

"I found out about your site about two weeks ago when somebody from my "internet home", (http://www.dslreports.com), posted a link to your best text-editor review. I read it and immediately fell in love with the site and the style of the review. It's really hard to find solid, comprehensive software reviews these days. DonationsCoder.com topped everything I had seen before. I don't know what it is... either people don't realize that when you are in the market to buy software you'd like an in-depth, real-world, hands-on, insightful review of the application you intend to buy, or there simply aren't enough sites out there made by people who are willing to spend their time testing software thoroughly and then writing about it..I just love the site."
 -I.

Lost in Geek Cyberspace

"After joining I was reading through some of the site, actually most all of it. I was lost in computer geek cyberspace for about 4.5 hours. Time well spent.. When I saw the way you laid out your membership system I was instantly gratified.. Thank you for setting a good example and I hope that many will follow. You're in my daily favorites now and will be for a long time to come."
 -D.T.

Find and Run Robot

"I found out about your site in the alt.comp.freeware newsgroup.. 'Process Tamer' saved my butt more than once, "Url Snooper" saved me a lot of time.. But my favourite of your programs is definitely 'Find and Run Robot'."
 -L.G.

On Coding Snacks Idea

"As to what made me donate, I'm a software developer myself.. It seems right to give back, particularly when someone is doing something as inarguably good as making software (useful software) available to everyone, even people who have little (or no) money. I can  afford to pay for it. I am glad to do so."
 -E.W.

Find and Run Robot

"I believe I first heard of findandrunrobot at the site, Shell Extension City.. I've been using findandrun for several months now, and I've been lurking in the forums reading up on your whole philosophy and checking out some of your other apps (ie process tamer). I think the approach you're taking is admirable, particularly in this age of obnoxious promotion of everything. I believe products should speak for themselves, and in my opinion, findandrunrobot speaks volumes."
 -G.W.

Compelled to Donate

"HI really like what you guys are doing. I know it is tough to be open, fair, and NOT get taken advantage of. As a user I fell more compelled to give when I am allowed to donate what it is worth to me."
 - A.N.

Interaction on the Site

"I really enjoy how interactive you are with your site, it is quite refreshing actually."
 - B.H.

Wait.. Huh?

"STICK UP WHERE THE SUN DO'NT SHINE" [seemed to be an automated response to forum activation email]
 - A.S.

Ok We Admit It, the License Key Thing Can Be a Bit Confusing

"I can find no way of registering the program. If it is explained, it is hidden in a mass of unconnected words."
 - R.E.

More Enjoyable After Donating?

"It's my pleasure to support what is obviously a very good source of dedicated programmers, and I will have that much more enjoyment out of using Find & Run in the future."
 - J.B.

Use Once and Throw Away

"If I paid for every useful program that wants $30 or $50 or $100, I'd never be able to pay my rent. So I find myself stuck...I want to help out the hard working programmers of the world, but can't always afford what they're asking. Your approach seems eminently reasonable to me, especially since I frequently find I need to use a program only once or twice.. BTW, downloaded and used the screenshot program [Screenshot Captor] the other day. That thing kicks ass over any other program I've tried!"
 - J.T.

It Won't Go Away?!?

"Have tried both add/remove and uninstall. Your program will not go away." [solved later over email - it was still running in the tray]
 - J.S.

Take a Deep Breath

"I could just die!!!! This was so fantastic!! Fabulous set up: with introductions to what it is, why people want it, etc. Incredible, useful, explanations. Shows something is available for everyone. Unbelievable demonstrations. It was just amazing. You must be exhausted, but, I hope, very pleased." [about the screencasting review]
 - J.R.

Find and Run In the Dark

"As a visually impaired person i LOVE your Find and Run Robot. As i can type 10-Finger-System very fast but often can't find a place to click with the mouse your utility is a really lifesaver for me.. More important for me, and this is already true for your FRR, is, that the program uses my own adjusted systemcolors and/or give me the chance to adjust the program colors via preferences/settingsdialog. I have to use a black background with bright (yellow/white) textcolor. And this can't be used with many (bad programmed) programs as i get black writing on a black background, very special to read - indeed! :-)) But with FRR, as i said, i had no problems."
 - J.T.

I've Never Donated Before

" I know exactly why I made the dontation. (I've never made a donation to a site like this before; in fact, I've never seen a computer site that asked for donations.) I made the donation because of three things: (1) the very generous 50% discount, (2) the high quality of your backup article (which confirmed my earlier decision to buy Acronis True Image 8.0) which included observations about specific shortcomings in the software and (3) the winsome, gracious, candid tenor of your website generally and your request for financial support in particular. In other words, I made a small donation because you are who you are. Isn't that the way the world generally works? People hire you because of who you are, expressed largely by what you've already done. All the best to you in the months ahead."
 - J.G.

Making Life Easier for Mac Users

"I heard about you when trying to find a free screen shot capture utility [Screenshot Captor]. I write user guides as a small part of my job, and I love that I could get such a useful program for the PC (my mac has one inbuilt hehe). Looking through your catalogue since donating, there seem to be a few others that might be very useful to take the edge off having to use a PC all day. So my paltry donation (I'm a underpaid trainee) probably wont cover the use I get from your site."
 - J.N.

The Form Letter Machine

"The form letter machine is EXACTLY what I needed and I've spent hours now making a very complex tree that will serve my purposes very well.. By the way, your [demo] "movie" provided several minutes of good entertainment for my two kids--they thought it was a hoot. They're nerds in the making, I guess :)"
 - K.E..

Friend of a Friend

"If you find it strange that someone with no posts yet suddenly donates, don't. I was nudged here by a friend sometime ago but have been too busy to officially sign up. I'm not sure what his handle is here, but he sings this site's praises. I will continue to do the same."
 - M.K.

We Don't Even Own a Car

"It was because I didn't get a Sob story. Sadly, people ask for money and then you find out they have custom furniture in their offices and drive a Rolls Royce etc." [on what made him donate]
 - K.P.

Send What You Got

"If you really want donation (especially of any size) you might provide an option for people that don't have credit cards (like an address). I don't even have a checking account. I have found that you can not bounce checks if you don't write them." [ed. note: we accept donations in the form of cash, diamonds, gold, paintings, rare stamps, international chocolate, etc.]
 - L.L.

Non sequiturs

"I just recently learned about Process Tamer & started using it. I do have a question though: why is it that (mme.exe) tries to connect to the internet every so often?" [ed. note: nothing to do with our apps, which never connect over the net].
 - J.M.

It Won't Kill You

"Figured I'd donate, wouldn't kill me, great site. I've got Process Tamer running, I had it on a previous machine as well, figured it was time I made a donation. I know running a site can get expensive, and writing code takes time. I always like supporting small businesses and individuals running sites when what they have to offer is of use to me."
 - M.B.

Friendly and Professional

"I'm a long time member of www.broadbandreports.com.. a respected member of BBR posted a review of your program Find & Run Robot. I decided to check it out and found your website incredibly easy to navigate, lots of helpful people, not to mention the wonderful software you've created. I don't join a lot of websites. I stay with the few I know will be helpful and educational for me. I decided to donate what I had in my paypal account because I thought, 1 You make great software and, 2 Your forum seems really friendly and professional at the same time. I will help spread the word on BBR, where I spend most of my time. Thank you for making such an informative and useful site."
 - M.M.

The Silent Majority

"Even though I have not contributed anything to the discussions I follow the site every day.  I find the discussions interesting and informative. I think it's a nice community."
 - M.R.

We Have Prizes

"AWESOME! Thank you so much! I never win anything so this is a real thrill." [on winning one of our free software giveaways]
 - M.P.

Programmers who Donate

"I'm a small-time shareware/freeware author myself, and have a strong appreciation for the amount of time you're spending on this project. Simply put, I believe that good work should be rewarded."
 - M.R.

Trying to Be a Good Citizen

"In the beginning, I was only interested in downloading as much free software as possible :) And I was getting all sorts of warez and so on. But, as I matured in my career, I saw that ripping off software or music or video was generally wrong. (I didn't always stop doing it though!) Anyway, when I find a software that I like (Project URL Snooper), now I try to support the developer. I'm currently unemployed at the moment (I got downsized last year) so I'm still trying to be generous to developers who depend on donations for all or part of their living."
 - M.

A Win-Win Situation

"I heard about your web site after searching out URLSniffer [URL Snooper], seemed like a great bit of software and I wanted to reward the developer by paying for it. Not only did he get rewarded but so did I in getting all the other great software that you guys have produced, a win win situation I guess."
 - M.S.

Sharing the Software Discounts

"I liked the idea of your site so, if I  can save some money with the code for BBFlashback the least I can do is plough a bit of it back.."
 - M.H.

Restoring Faith in the Internet - One Person at a Time

"Thanks for your work and helping to restore my faith that everyone is not out to make fast money using the internet."
 - M.T.

Find and Run Robot Has Fans

"Find and run robot is really the best implementation of a quick run command line program I've come across and I'm sure I've tried most of them. I don't know if you've tried the others out there yourself but 'find and run robot' definitely beats them.. Find and run is just perfect - if I can think of anything that might improve it I'll let you know. Really love the ONE key shortcut key for it - genius. Really love not having to set it all up for what words that are relevant for which programs. Really love the context menu to open up folders for particular listed files."
 - N.P.

The Forum Seals the Deal

"I have been trying out your Find & Run Robot and I am liking it. As a former user of Type & Run, I prefer the added utilty you have in F&RR. I went back to your site and wanted to check out some more offerings. Found your forum and downloaded a great little script for AutoHotKey (capshift.ahk) and though it was great. Decided to join then & there. I will be checking out your other utilities. I like what you have so far and like your attitude."
 - L.P.

Screenshot Captor Has Fans Too

"I recently downloaded a copy of your ScreenCapture Application [Screenshot Captor], and it is the best I've ever used, thank you."
 - R.S.

Our Reviews Have Fans

"Thanks for the review. The time you spent in writing the it is readily apparent to me. Very comprehensive and professionally done. I really like what you are up to with your site. Highly commendable."
 - R.K.

Desktop Coral - Yes, We Forgot the Other 'R'

"cor·ral (n.) 1. An enclosure for confining livestock. 2. An enclosure formed by a circle of wagons for defense against attack during an encampment."
 - R.W.

Of Course

"Hello, I sure am interested in your programs. I am a Disabled vet on a very fixed income. I hope you understand. I would like to get a membership if that is possible?" [we give full memberships to anyone who can't afford to donate]
 - R.S.

Ok We're Making Progress with the Automation Stuff..

"The automated activation e-mails were great with clear, easy to follow instructions. "
 - C.T.

Our Reviews Have Fans, Part 2

"I like your review recommendations, it shows you have evaluated the the whole range of available products, unlike PCmag, which only evaluates a few major software (and probably was suggested by the authors themselves).. Focus on the quality content, and people will come. It's a nice refreshing website, hope to see it grow."
 - R.

But Nothing Beats a Personal Email

"Recieving a welcome email from a living, breathing human is quite refreshing in these days of automated, canned email responses."
 - F.S.

Process Tamer: Mutual Appreciation

"I heard about your site in a link on www.bitsum.com where Jeremy spoke rather flatteringly about Process Tamer - especially considering he writes a competing product. I'd seen and Wintasks Pro and Process Supervisor before, but wasn't happy about their large memory footprint and more importantly, the number of process cycles their monitor processes consumed (1-2% cpu every few seconds on a fast machine!). I was really pleased to find that the Process Tamer tray monitor seems to use very little memory and I've never seen it take any processor time despite it's amazing responsiveness at dealing with processes. I'll gladly put in a good word & link on a few of the sites I inhabit."
 - S.

Make It and They Will Come

"I really like the unique concept of DonationCoder as I've been a big software fan for well over 25 years and the 'wow' factor of seeing software perform a task that never seems possible still persists to this day. Having a site which supports this, fosters discussion about how software could/should deliver, as well as delivering unique software gains my eternal respect. I honestly believe that for DonationCoder, 'make it and they will come' can only be an accurate reflection."
 - S.

Donating is a No Brainer

"Donating to your site was a no brainer for me. It is rare in computer software to see someone so dedicated to their software who also considers each and every request/comment that they receive. I find that to be quite amazing. You are also very responsive to support requests. I will be donating more in the future, because I find your software quite useful..  I use both Screenshot Captor and Find and Run Robot. I also plan to use URL Snooper in the future. I originally stumbled across your site when I ran a search on Yahoo! for Freeware Screen Capture programs. I have been a regular visitor ever since!"
 - T.R.

The Personal Touch

"Actually I registered because you guys are actual workers. You make real software, not bloated or advert ridden self important money making pieces of buggy garbage.(Say that in one breath!) I admire and appreciate the personal attitude and approach to the site and to the software. You actually attempt to personally communicate with visitors via your website instead of just boasting about your software and trying to make money. When I visit the web site, it's like you custom typed everything directly to a me, and you are actually having a face-to-face conversation.  It's that single thing, the personal touch, the real communication that will keep me coming back"
 - Y.

A New Wave of High-end Freeware

"Holy crap, I can't believe this app.  ScreenshotCaptor takes a creative and efficient approach to smoothing some of the complexities of modern screen capture utilities like HyperSnap and the industry standard, SnagIt.. " Read More..

"No one else is doing what DCC is doing on the web, mouser, and frankly, it's been one of the most extraordinary starts I've witnessed in many years. You know I'll continue my support, but only if you keep telling it like you see it and pull no punches." [about our reviews]

 - Zaine Ridling from the Great Software List

It's Hard to Use Just One

"Tried AppRocket once... liked it at first, then it got annoying and left my system. When I found FFR [Find and Run Robot], I was in love at first sight and I still consider it one of the most useful apps I've ever found. I start programs so much faster with it, it's great.  Just installed ClipBoard Help + Spell AND Process Tamer. I'm becoming a sucker for DonationCoder software. It's that good."
 - M

Find and Run Is the Bomb

"This thing is the bomb.com! Does exactly what it says it will. Certainly a must for anyone with loads of programs in their start menu who want what they want QUICKLY. Configurable enough to quick-run anything on your machine." [about Find and Run Robot]
 - G.S.

Bought SnagIt But Uses Screenshot Captor

"Best of all not only is it free (donation requested) but it is a rapidly evolving project and the author is mega responsive to user ideas. I bought SnagIT - but most of the time I just use this programme now as it has a far easier and quicker inteface." [about Screenshot Captor]
 - C.H.

Six Points Out of Five!

"Wow! This program is a gem! Six points out of five!" [about Process Tamer]
 - Y.Z.

URLSnooper Has Fans

"This is by far one of the most useful program I've ever used. I've always hated having to edit source code to try and hack out a link to a media file, now I can get them without any real work at all. Thanks to mouser, perhaps one of the best developers in the software industry. Great job man!" [about URL Snooper]
 - M.S..

Find and Run Robot vs. Desktop Search

"Find and Run Robot beats the pants off of other desktop search programs, including MSN, Google, and Yahoo Desktop search. This program is very fast, and has a high degree of customization regarding what files you want to search for and where to search. It does not consume hard disk space by indexing your files like other desktop search programs. Try this program out and you'll agree that it is lightning fast and probably the most useful desktop search program out there (and best of all, it's free). My best regards go out to the developers of this program."
 - N.B.

Process Tamer: My New Favorite App

"The third item I’d like to mention is my new favorite app. I’m sure just about every computer user who uses Windows has, at least once, had an application freak out and chew up all your cpu cycles leaving you with the most sluggish machine you’ve ever seen. Enter Process Tamer. This little app will save you countless hours of frustration and dollars spent on getting rid of that windows inspired headache. Its a very small (140k) app that sits in the system tray and monitors processes and how much of the cpu they are using. When a process rises above a certain level (that you set), that process is automatically lowered in priority. It doesn’t kill the process entirely. So if it is a legitimate, normally functioning process, it will continue to operate. But if it is being a bad seed, having its priority lowered will allow the normal execution of other apps and allow your computer to function normally. I can’t begin to tell you how much time and frustration this saves me. The very same day I found and installed this on one of my computers, I had a process go ballistic on another computer. I meant to install Process Tamer first change I got on my second computer, but being my procrastinatory self put it off. After fixing that rogue process I installed Process Tamer and have never had a problem since! "
 - W.H.

Find and Run Robot Has Fans, Part Two

"Dear Fred, My laptop has tons of installed programs (in fact, if I didn't categorize them into submenus, my Start/Programs directory would run into several columns beyond the right edge of my monitor screen). This creates a problem when I have to access a particular program...figuring out where exactly it's categorized, then navigating to it on my touchpad through several submenus, et al...but now I've discovered this great piece of freeware -- Find and Run Robot -- which searches for any installed program on the fly, as one types in the program name, and then launches it with a single keypress. It even searches for data files!"
 - R.R. (from LangaList newsletter)

DonationCoder.com Software is Loved

"I love Process Tamer very much! I also love DonationCoder.com very much! And Thank you very much for producting the Process Tamer that's make lots of fun to my life! Thank you very much for DonationCoder.com producting so much useful and funny free softwares to the beautiful world"
 - P.

Screenshot Captor Has Fans, Part Three

"Checking out the praise it regularly deserves will fully explain why it's our premier choice for OS screenshots."
 - C.2.

Process Tamer Has Fans, Part Three

"Ever have a program try to take over? Well i finally found the answer it's called Process Tamer it's a small program that sit's in the system tray when it sees a process that is overloading your cpu, it reduces the priority of that process temporarily, until its cpu usage returns to a reasonable level. After 3 week's of testing it has allmost completly put a stop to what i call system hanger's, the program's that will suddenly hog 100% resource's and hang the system. Best of all this is FREE the one word you will find here alot. I give it a 5 out of 5."
 - T.J.

Find And Run Robot Gets a Face Lift

"Who ever thought that AppRocket looked better than F&RR? Was that me? Did I really say that?! Brilliant, Mouser - love the no-status setting... Sleek and beautiful!.. F&RR is rapidly becoming the most powerful and all-inclusive piece of software ever written - one ring to rule them! 's great! Am still waiting for a reply from the AppRocket developers about whether or not they're still working on it, before I get down to writing a review ... But really I'm totally won over now by F&RR."
 - M.S.

Process Tamer Has Fans, Part Four

"This is just the little program I have been searching for. It does exactly what it was developed to do. Change the priorities of certain programs as they get to raise the CPU level to an annoying point that the system slows to a crawl. By lowering and raising the priorities of certain programs at crucial times stops the system from overloading and stalling. A must have for anyone who wants to speed up their system at crucial times." [about Process Tamer]
 - T.C.

Some Folks Like Our Approach..

" There just aren't many people or websites that not only offer great software but are willing to share it in the manner with which you have I understand that there are freeware sites and others that only ask for donations but most wouldn't, if any, offer full functionality to those who can't afford it. "
 - P.K.

But Not Everyone Agrees

" As for the donation part: Someone is more likely to get LESS donations by nagging people to do so. I wouldn't have donated to the author of Irfanview if he had the same policy as the people from FindRun Robot. You want cash ? Go payware. You want donations ? Make yourself appreciated. "
 - A.M.

Is It Really This Bad?

"I do have more trouble to register with DonationCoder then I have with mine bank.
You can use mine quote, if you want it."
 - A.W.F.

Happy Freeware Junkies

" Freeware Junkie, never donated for software before and certainly never 10 minutes after finding the site. Keep up the great work. I will be back with lots of visitors."
 - S.N.