I'm aware of both meanings. The discussion was with regard to cost. The software in question is free in that sense, which is the sense that virtually everyone w

I'm aware of both meanings. The discussion was with regard to cost. The software in question is free in that sense, which is the sense that virtually everyone would interpret. But not FS types, who have had many years to adopt a less ambiguous word to differentiate free as in speech vs. beer. Open, Libre etc. can be used but they insist on trying to unnecessarily reclaim the word. Seemingly just to make a point. Okay, we get it. But no one cares about the axe you're grinding. You guys need to pick your battles and move on.