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I see it as English-centric, rather than US-centric. That differentiation isn't necessary in most (all?) languages. Adopting the word "gratis" when the speaker
by gr4vityWall 9mo ago
I see it as English-centric, rather than US-centric. That differentiation isn't necessary in most (all?) languages.
Adopting the word "gratis" when the speaker means "at no monetary cost" also helps clarify things.
- nandomrumber 9mo agoWould it be more correct to say it doesn’t necessarily mean free as in beer? Someone can give you a free beer and a complimentary license to manufacture and distribute that same beer, and even make changes to the recipe.
- gr4vityWall 9mo ago> Would it be more correct to say it doesn’t necessarily mean free as in beer Yes, I believe so.