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Developers donate proceeds, services to Japan relief efforts

17.03.2011
The multiple disasters afflicting Japan--earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear--have created an outpouring of charity around the world. As part of the effort, several Apple-oriented software developers are donating services and money to ease the suffering of victims and their families.

Oregon-based announced Thursday that will be donated to Japanese relief efforts. The company's Mac apps include the FTP client; Web development software; and usenet browser. The programs can be purchased through the Mac App Store or directly from --the donation will apply in either case.

California-based announced on Tuesday that users of its VoIP app for the iPhone--a product pitched at those making international phone calls--can make free calls to Japan until the end of March. (Unlimited calling to Japan from the United States on ChatTime.) Users who have placed calls to Japan since the earthquake began will have .

Idaho's --maker of data-management Mac software such as and --says it to Japanese relief efforts, with most of its donations likely to go to .

Similarly, Denver's is donating 100 percent of its proceeds from March 11 to March 31 to the . The produces the and apps for iOS--the former previously reached the number 2 spot in the Entertainment category on the Japanese App Store.

Austin's --maker of --plans to give 5 percent of the company's sales to the American Red Cross's Japan fund during the week of March 20-26. The company offers a range of products, including Real Studio Enterprise Edition, a $995 offering made for full-time developers.