I get your viewpoint. However, in terms of numbers, I suspect >90% of the populace (even research populace) will care that it is free-as-in-beer and that's all.

I get your viewpoint. However, in terms of numbers, I suspect >90% of the populace (even research populace) will care that it is free-as-in-beer and that's all. So from the VC's point of view...