You may have heard the phrase, "Open Source is free as in speech, not as in beer."

你也许听过这句话：“开源是自由的（free as in speech），而不是免费的（free as in beer）。”

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Beerware licensed software would still fall under the libre (free as in speech) category of software.

Beerware licensed soft ware仍然是属于完全免费(Free as in Speech)范畴内的软件。

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Even these companies have been migrating somewhat towards "free as in beer" (gratis) software for individuals, but they tend to shy away from "free as in speech" (libre).

在某种程度上即便是这些公司已经开始为个人提供免费 软件，但他们大都对真正意义的自由 软件望而却步。

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In a month, the first release of the LiViD DVD player should be available, said Pavlovich, and it will be free -- free as in both free speech and free beer.

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