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As you pointed out, you did 'pay' for the software, because its wrapped up into the hardware cost. My point is that it is not 'free' in that you can't freely d
by ItendToDisagree 13y ago
As you pointed out, you did 'pay' for the software, because its wrapped up into the hardware cost.
My point is that it is not 'free' in that you can't freely download and install it onto a computer ala Linux/unix. You can not sell new computers with OSX preinstalled. That more or less defines that it is not 'free' when compared with an actual free OS.
Not being able to buy a license without the hardware doesn't make it free. It just makes it tied to the hardware. There is still a EULA (End User License Agreement) and thus a License.
- Argorak 13y agoThe parent stated "free" (as beer). We're not talking "free" (as speech). And free as beer it is, it is never on a bill.
- ItendToDisagree 13y agoIt is still paid for. As if you paid for an all inclusive meal at an establishment and received 'free' beer as part of the meal. Just because its not on an itemized list doesn't mean it is free.