Hi David David Gerard wrote: > What does "free" mean in English? > http://www.google.com/search?q=free
I am not sure it's optimal to examine a word in the English language and link to a Google search. It is not a dictionary of record. Indeed, it is not a dictionary. I suggest the Oxford. The compact has a simple on-line definition: http://www.askoxford.com/concise_oed/free?view=uk In the context of Free Software the term 'Free' refers to freedom: http://www.fsf.org/licensing/essays/free-sw.html Regards Shane -- Shane Coughlan FTF Coordinator Free Software Foundation Europe Office: +41435000366 ext 408 / Mobile: +41792633406 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Support Free Software > http://fsfe.org _______________________________________________ Discussion mailing list [email protected] https://mail.fsfeurope.org/mailman/listinfo/discussion
