Support the channel by becoming a patron at https://tuxdigital.com/membership or get some swag at https://tuxdigital.com/storeThe 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" is01:08 Here's the problem...02:28 Freeware complicates things02:45 Alternative 103:10 Alternative 204:06 Alternative 305:21 What about the FSF?06:12 The solution...Links:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_softwarehttps://www.fsf.orghttps://tuxdigital.comCheck out my podcasts!Destination Linux - https://destinationlinux.net This Week in Linux - https://thisweekinlinux.com...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUOQx84FbrA

Ver todos los episodios