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Software should be free, but not autographs

Subject: Software should be free, but not autographs
From: gaf at blu.org (Jerry Feldman)
Date: Mon, 1 May 2006 07:59:55 -0400
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One of the problems of the English language is the dual meaning of the word 
"free". RMS has never advocated "free" as in zero price.
'"Free software'' is a matter of liberty, not price". From FSF

I do not object to RMS charging for his autograph or picture, especially if 
the funds go to an organization like the FSF (or the IFSF).  
-- 
Jerry Feldman <gaf at blu.org>
Boston Linux and Unix user group
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