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To: rzeznikj at stout
The truth is that you're fixed on the gratis (free as in beer), when we focus on the libre (free as in freedom).

That would be hilarious if it wasn't so pathetically sad.

43 posted on 02/07/2006 3:37:32 PM PST by Golden Eagle
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To: Golden Eagle
Care to elaborate on this point?

It's basic, yes, but it illustrates my point to a sufficient level. You always talk about OSS as being priced free, without any regard to freedom in development and usage.

Libre is used to denote freedom; gratis is used to denote no cost.

46 posted on 02/07/2006 3:44:47 PM PST by rzeznikj at stout (This is a darkroom. Keep the door closed or you'll let all the dark out...)
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