Re: Open source - Free software

[Susan Bugher]

David Kastrup wrote:
> Susan Bugher <sebugher@yahoo.com> writes:
> > Unruh wrote:

> > > Well, not defining your terms can certainly lead to confusion in a
> > > discussion like this. 
> >
> > Too true.
> >
> > alt.comp.freeware's definition of *Freeware* is here:
> > http://www.pricelesswarehome.org/acf/WareGlossary.php#Freeware
> > "Freeware: Legally obtainable software that you may use at no cost,
> > monetary or otherwise, for as long as you wish."

> But "freeware" and "free software" are as different as "marriage" and
> "marred triage".

Yup. Freeware and "free software" are different concepts. A program can 
be one, both or neither.

Susan
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