On 06/08/10 12:59, Martin Owens wrote: > On Fri, 2010-08-06 at 09:16 +0000, alan c wrote: >> I prefer 'software libre' or even 'Freedom Software'. However the >> floss culture is well established and keeps on saying 'free'. >> >> We are now, you and I, two persons trying to persuade not only a >> world >> full of Windows users to change their ways, but also most of the >> floss >> world too....... > > Well yes, if I were to try and explain the mechanics, the sustainability > arguments, the commons. Any of those things and I'd have a few choice > words for that context. > > you seem to be trying to convince a small business owner or store > manager to investigate a free software product though.
Ah, ok, in that context I understand better your assertion to avoid the word Free. I still think that this word is the elephant in the room though. For use in English. -- alan cocks Ubuntu user -- ubuntu-marketing mailing list ubuntu-marketing@lists.ubuntu.com Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-marketing
