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        <h1>Frequently asked questions</h1>
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            <summary>Why the name "Gosub" when it's written in Rust, not Go?</summary>
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              <p>The name comes from the <code>GOSUB</code> subroutine command in BASIC, with a nod to the "Go word" from CompuServe history. Despite the name, Gosub is written in Rust - not Go. We picked the name because it is distinctive and memorable, and the submarine in our logo fits the nautical reference rather nicely.</p>
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            <summary>Are you backed by any commercial entities?</summary>
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              <p>No. Gosub is a community project and is not backed by any commercial entities. It is built by volunteer developers, and we accept sponsorships to help offset operational expenses.</p>
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            <summary>How does this project make money?</summary>
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              <p>It currently doesn't, and that's fine. We're not opposed to income sources in the future, as long as they don't compromise user privacy - selling user data or showing ads is not something we are interested in. Instead, we pursue sponsorships and donations, so the engine stays accessible to everyone regardless of financial circumstance.</p>
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              <p>Gosub is released under the <a href="https://opensource.org/licenses/MIT">MIT license</a>, which permits both commercial and personal use with proper attribution.</p>
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            <summary>Why not contribute to Servo instead?</summary>
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              <p>We have great respect for Servo, but we believe there is room for more than one browser engine written in Rust. We see ourselves as complementary rather than competitive - diversity is exactly what makes open-source development strong.</p>
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              <p>In many ways: writing code, improving documentation, testing, reporting bugs, suggesting features, or supporting the community. See the <a href="contribute.html">contribute page</a> for details on where help is needed most right now.</p>
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