From: "Joe Barr" 


They are not misusing the term.  They define "free software." 
Their use of the term free matches the first, primary definition in at
least one widely accepted and authoritative definition.

Word games and Bobby McGee not withstanding.  ;)


On Mon, 16 Dec 2002 21:21:20 +0000, Geo. wrote:

> "Joe Barr"  wrote in message
> news:3dfdcdc2{at}w3.nls.net...
>
>> Your definition may not be the same as theirs, but that doesn't mean
>> they are misusing the term.
>
> By their definition of free, it is not possible for software that carries
> a copyright to be free. Copyright by it's very nature implies restrictions
> on that type of freedom. They just limit their definition so you don't see
> that the restrictions are restricting you.
>
> Any time you have to agree to a license agreement, that freedom is
> restricted.
>
> Geo.

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