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Google maps is not free. The end user will perceive it is free, but businesses will become dependent on embedding google maps into their site, then will have t
by LinuxBender 8y ago
Google maps is not free. The end user will perceive it is free, but businesses will become dependent on embedding google maps into their site, then will have to pay for said maps. This actually came up recently.
The same is true for email. The end user will perceive it is free, but businesses have to pay into whitelists based on volume. The costs are then passed on the the customers. So not only is it not free, you pay for it even if you don't use it.
- throwawaymath 8y agoBy your definition, what would you consider a free thing?
- LinuxBender 8y agoI would consider something free if nobody had to pay anything for it.
- throwawaymath 8y agoRight, but can you give an example? I think there’s a credible argument that nothing is free according to your definition.
- LinuxBender 8y agoThat is in fact my point. There are no free services.