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by bigstrat2003 123 days ago
> Gratis in terms of dollars, but not free.

That is what "free" means.
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schlauerfox 123 days ago
"Free" in English has more than one meaning. this has led to an attempt to be more clear by using 'libre' or 'gratis' loanwords to differentiate (see libreoffice, liberachat), but this isn't universally accepted.
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