===== Contributions ===== 

==== Contributors ====

The initial development of the MFM simulator was supported by Google through a Google Faculty Research Award.

Additional financial (and moral) support has been provided by Jeff Van Dyke and VanDyke Software.

==== How to contribute ====

If you **get** robust-first computing and would like to help, there are many ways to contribute.  Here are some:  

  * For **everybody**: Share the ideas, share the videos, share your enthusiasm! 
  * For **Linux users**: Play with the software!  Share your finds!
  * For **C++ programmers**: Develop new elements!
  * For **talented UNM CS undergrads**: Consider an honors thesis in robust-first computing!
  * For **talented UNM CS grads**: Although there is currently no additional RA funding available, other interactions such as an independent study may be possible.
  * For **open-source hardware** people: We need your help for the next-generation tile design project!  Contact Dave!
  * For **potential funders and patrons**: There are many projects that need your support!  Contact Dave!