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   Arno Welzel to All   
   Re: A good thing or a bad thing (Was: Tu   
   09 Apr 25 12:31:12   
   
   XPost: comp.sys.mac.system, alt.comp.os.windows-10, comp.mobile.android   
   From: usenet@arnowelzel.de   
      
   Marion, 2025-04-08 02:01:   
      
   > On Tue, 8 Apr 2025 00:45:01 +0200, Carlos E.R. wrote :   
   >   
   >   
   >>> No other common consumer operating system restricts free app re-use.   
   >>> Only Apple.   
   >>   
   >> that defines that software as "non Free", period. Don't beat   
   >> around the bush. Meaning, don't write long explanations. That is not   
   >> Free software. It may be gratis, but it is not Free. Uppercase.   
   >   
   > There is free open source software which does not cost money but when   
   > distributed by the Apple App Store, it's locked to a specific Apple ID.   
      
   Which is irrelevant, since you can just download it again, if needed.   
      
      
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