The Hidden Cost of 'Free Software' and why you shouldn't use it

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The term “free software” is one of the most confusing phrases in the tech world. In this video, we’ll explore why the name “free software” fails to effectively communicate its core message and how it creates confusion with “no-cost” software. We’ll discuss how this branding misstep has hurt the movement’s ability to gain wider acceptance and why a clearer, more strategic term would drive a greater impact . . . and my suggestion for what that term could be.

00:00 Let's talk about "Free Software" 00:28 What "Free Software" is 01:08 Here's the problem... 02:28 Freeware complicates things 02:45 Alternative 1 03:10 Alternative 2 04:06 Alternative 3 05:21 What about the FSF? 06:12 The solution...

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