Chocolatey: The Alternative Windows Store - Like Yum/Apt-Get
A project in Topeka, KS by Rob Reynolds000days
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The world needs an alternative Windows Store. Chocolatey is thriving as that store. Help us make The Chocolatey Experience a reality!
Backers: 1044
Average Pledge Per Backer: $49
Funded: $51,071 of $40,000
Dates: Oct 15th -> Nov 18th (34 days)
Project By: Rob Reynolds
Backers: 1044
Average Pledge Per Backer: $49
Funded: $51,071 of $40,000
Dates: Oct 15th -> Nov 18th (34 days)
Project By: Rob Reynolds
$51,071
current pledge level
Last Updated: November 18 @ 01:01 -0500 GMT
127%
of goal
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Latest News
We just reached 1,000 backers! 
November 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Short update but ...Amazing! (Read More)
MS Dev Show
November 16th - via: kickstarter.com
I sat down with Carl and Jason on Friday on the MS Dev Show to talk about all things Chocolatey. The description from the site: "The MS Dev Show is a new podcast for Microsoft developers covering topics such as Azure/cloud, Windows, Windows... (Read More)
FYI: Chocolatey.org requires HTTPS now
November 15th - via: kickstarter.com
As an FYI: We are closing one of the last security gaps now that we no longer need an HTTP workaround for Windows 2003. I just wanted to give you all a heads up that you should ensure you are on v0.9.8.28 (which ensures all calls are to HTTPS) and... (Read More)
We did it!!!!!!! You are amazing!
November 13th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)
75% Funded! 4 Days to Go!
November 13th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)
T-Shirt Designs Announced!
November 9th - via: kickstarter.com
The designs for the t-shirts at the $25 and $65 level have been finalized! The kickstarter is the only place you can get these! If you are a backer at a higher level than one of these t-shirts allows, we will have opportunities for you to get a... (Read More)
Rob Talks to Herding Code About All Things Chocolatey
November 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Recently I talked to Herding Code about the kickstarter, package moderation, OneGet, and where we are going with Chocolatey. Listen now... (Read More)
Let's Get to the Front Page of Hacker News!
November 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Short update today - Let's get to the front page of Hacker News! Create an account if you haven't already - Go here - https://hn.algolia.com/?q=chocolatey#!/story/past_month/0/chocolatey%20kickstarter Click on the comments Make sure you are... (Read More)
$35 Pro Consumer General Availability License Reward
November 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks for the feedback! We heard you and we've just added a level that mimics the $35 super early bird access except it will be a June availability (same expected time as general availability). This gets you the pro consumer at the same time as the... (Read More)
Almost Half Way There!
November 5th - via: kickstarter.com
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New Reward Levels!
October 27th - via: kickstarter.com
We're pleased to announce two additional levels. Dark Hoodie + 1 Pro LicenseWe saw that folks want both a dark hoodie and a pro license and the current $100 level doesn't account for that, so we've added an additional reward so folks can get both.... (Read More)
Chocolatey.org Now Has Package Moderation / Vote up Link Sharing Sites!
October 21st - via: kickstarter.com
As part of investing in the long term viability of Chocolatey, we've implemented package moderation. This means that when packages are submitted, they will be reviewed and signed off by a moderator before they are allowed to show up and be used by... (Read More)
Contest Cancelled
October 19th - via: kickstarter.com
After reviewing the want for a Hoodie Reward/Contest, Kickstarter reminded me that contests are not allowed, so unfortunately we won't be able to offer the hoodie as part of a contest. However, we have made it available as a new backer level! So... (Read More)
Thank you! And another reward...
October 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you!We've already almost hit 20% in just the first few days! The amount of support from you has been overwhelming! Thank you. Thank you. Thank you! Let's keep this momentum going to finish strong. How would you like to win this hoodie?! Dark... (Read More)
Great question - Will Chocolatey Remain Free?
October 15th - via: kickstarter.com
I was asked this question earlier, and it's a great question. Everytime I see something I love start to seek monetization it's something I tend to worry about. Will there still be a free version of that tool? Will they offer something that has enough... (Read More)
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