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 Long-term goals include providing documentation and training materials, a
 weekly newsletter, original research, and facilitating improved relations
 between businesses and the open source community.
+
+Optech does not exist to make a profit, and all materials and documentation
+produced are placed in the public domain. We are supported by our generous
+founding sponsors and contributions from member companies.