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Unfortunately the word "free" has a dual meaning between "with no/few limitations" and "zero cost". Sometimes, people use the latter definition - using context
by cmeacham98 6y ago
Unfortunately the word "free" has a dual meaning between "with no/few limitations" and "zero cost". Sometimes, people use the latter definition - using context clues to determine which version of the word is in use is needed similar to other English words with dual meanings.
- kube-system 6y agoSo does "open" and "open-source" which both predate their use for software.
- pessimizer 6y agoSo does "Windows," "Apple" or "Facebook."
- kube-system 6y agoYes, and those are all proper nouns as far as the English language is concerned and registered trademarks as far as their use in trade is concerned.