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From: chrisb@stork.cssc-syd.tansu.com.au (Chris Bitmead)
Newsgroups: comp.os.386bsd.misc,comp.os.linux.misc,comp.os.os2.advocacy
Subject: Re: Linux thoroughly insulted by Infoworld!
Followup-To: comp.os.386bsd.misc,comp.os.linux.misc,comp.os.os2.advocacy
Date: 24 Jan 95 17:47:33
Organization: Telecom Australia
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Message-ID: <CHRISB.95Jan24174733@stork.cssc-syd.tansu.com.au>
References: <950116203411@lambada> <3fi1qr$p1u@hustle.rahul.net> <D2rxsx.G96@indirect.com>
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In-reply-to: wes@indirect.com's message of Sat, 21 Jan 1995 21:17:20 GMT
In article <D2rxsx.G96@indirect.com> wes@indirect.com (Barnacle Wes) writes:
>The problem with Linux, {Free,Net}BSD, GNU tools, etc., is that the rag-
>heads don't have a word to describe them. Shareware doesn't really
>apply, and some bonehead already trademarked both "NetWare" and "Unix-
>Ware." Sigh. Anyone have a better name?
How about freeware? It may not be public domain, but it is free.
--
Chris Bitmead
chrisb@ind.tansu.com.au