, maker of the $40 clipboard program for Mac computers, will donate all of its sales proceeds from Friday, March 18, to UMCOR, the relief organization associated with the United Methodist Church.

And one of Japan's better-known game developers is also contributing to the cause. --maker of the Final Fantasy, Tomb Raider, and Space Invaders franchises--is donating ¥100 million to recovery efforts. The company's employees around the world will be encouraged to donate, as will players of its virtual-life game.

In the wake of the disasters, Apple has started and to some of those affected.