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Eric Saylor wrote:

>Justin,
>
>I suggest you order the CD-ROM. Although this seeems to defeat the purpose
>of "freeware", it leaves you with a backup copy that is solid and
>self-contained.

I don't want to criticise, but in no way does buying a CD of FreeBSD defeat
the "free"ness -- Does photocopying a freely distributable newsletter make
it less free because you have to pay for the toner and paper?  It's
unfortunate that in english we don't have two commonly used and distinct
words for free(cost) and free(liberty)...

A happy and prosperous New Year to all at FreeBSD.org, and thanks for a
wonderful tool!

Tim