• 210: Free as in Speech, not as in Beer

  • Mar 20 2025
  • Length: 40 mins
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210: Free as in Speech, not as in Beer

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  • In week's this episode, the crew explores the often confusing phrase 'free as in speech, not as in beer.'

    They discuss the differences between software that's free in terms of cost (beer) and free in terms of user freedoms (speech). The conversation delves into open-source licensing, the implications for users and developers, and comparisons to various software models.

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    With audio editing and engineering by ZCross Media.

    Full show notes and transcript here.
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