On 09/18/2007 06:09 PM, Keith Bates wrote: > On Tue, 18 Sep 2007 17:53:25 -0700 > NoOp <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> >> Now on the other hand, we can :-) as we are as free as beer (where did >> that saying come from anyway?), unless of course we are the one whos >> "shout" it is at the moment :-) >> >> Gary >> > > The expression is "free as in beer" not "as free as beer." It is sued > to contrast the type of freedom that you have when somebody gives you > something for free (as in beer or software) as opposed to the freedom > or liberty to do what you like with the software like in free speech. > > The expression is not to imply that you can get beer is known for its > zero price. >
Ah... well I used to drink expensive scotch in large quantities until I got too old for it. Now I just stick to semi-expensive red wine :-) Thanks for the info. --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
