Gratis versus libre
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title:
Gratis versus libre
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The adjective free in English is commonly used in one of two meanings: "at no monetary cost" (gratis) or "with little or no restriction" (libre). This ambiguity can cause issues where the distinction is important, as it often is in dealing with laws concerning the use of information, such as copyright and patents. The terms gratis and libre may be used to categorise intellectual property like computer programs, according to the licenses and legal restrictions that cover them, especially in the f
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Two meanings of "free" in English
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gratis_versus_libre
date created:
2005-05-12T16:01:02Z
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2024-09-08T13:05:21Z
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