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Unfortunately the word "free" has a dual meaning between "with no/few limitations" and "zero cost". Sometimes, people use the latter definition - using context clues to determine which version of the word is in use is needed similar to other English words with dual meanings.



So does "open" and "open-source" which both predate their use for software.


So does "Windows," "Apple" or "Facebook."


Yes, and those are all proper nouns as far as the English language is concerned and registered trademarks as far as their use in trade is concerned.




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