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Subject: Re: FreeBSD = Free Software?
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Dylan Rogers wrote:
> I only use free software.  I was considering installing a BSD 
> derivative on
> one of my machines.
>
> Does FreeBSD contain only free software?
>
Yes, the base system only contains BSDL-ed and GPL-ed code (afaik only 
these two). From ports you can use some commercial software as well if 
you have the distfile.

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Cheers,

Gabor