Re: "beta" is a reach, but....

viper-2 wrote:
On Aug 3, 10:04 pm, Kenny <kentil...@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
viper-2 wrote:
On Aug 3, 5:04 pm, Kenny <kentil...@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
viper-2 wrote:
On Aug 3, 10:46 am, Kenny <kentil...@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
viper-2 wrote:
I presume your algebra tutor is free as in freedom?
You lost me.
Free as in Freedom, not as in beer.
I know all that and your question still confuses me. :)
Definition and Wikipedia article
here:
http://www.gnu.org/philosophy/free-sw.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_software
See Vassil Nikolov's neat quote "Free Programmers, Bound Variables".
Of course, when I download the software, the licence will tell.
heh-heh, that reminds me of something else I have to do very soon.
But a light dawns: this is a proprietary binary release for now, no code
so def not GPL (which is what I think you meant by "free" <g>). I am
open to other business models that might put food on my table ...
I'll download and check out your software if and when you change your
business model so the software is free, best wishes until then.
Thanks! But don't be so lazy, figure out a business model for me. I mean
this GPL thing is your idea, not mine. And I would love to give it away ...

Kenny, have you read the definition of "Free Software" at
http://www.gnu.org/philosophy/free-sw.html ? You don't need to give it
away, it's "free" as in freedom, not as in beer.

Of course I know what the GPL says. And the Manifesto. That concedes I will not make much money charging for something people can get for free but that that is OK, my years of effort to create a better way to learn Algebra entitle me to no more income than the minimum wage.

Or did you miss that part? I know you are busy... <g>

peace, kt
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