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Paul Schlyter wrote:

> Phoenyx  <quazar@dcnet2000.com> wrote:
>
> > It seems the main thing here is how the term is interpreted by different
> > people. Since there seem to be so many interpretations, a better term
> > might be in order. It would most likely need to be a phrase which every
> > one could read without misunderstanding it's intent.
>
> I fully agree -- the term "freeware" is indeed fuzzy, particularly since
> it doesn't explicitly tell exactly what you are allowed to do with
> it freely.
>
> It's better to instead use the terms "PD", "Copyrighted freeware" or
> "Open Source".
>

I couldn't agree with you more. And thanks for your well wishes on my illness
- I'll live, but I'm not enjoying it... :-)

Roy

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