Re: What does "libre" refer to in the context of a software license?

"Mr. Man-wai Chang" <[email protected]>
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On 6/29/2026 8:59 PM, John C. wrote:
> 
> In software licensing, "libre" refers to freedom, not price. Borrowed
> from Romance languages, it is used to specifically distinguish ...

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