Originally Posted by
Polaris OBark
The idea behind "free" software is that the source-code is freely available to use and/or alter as desired, without restrictions.
"Free" is ambiguous. The way you are using the term is basically jargon (used by a limited group).
Most people are going to see it a "doesn't cost me money".
Software can be "free" (no cost) but not be "open source".
https://opensource.stackexchange.com...e-as-in-speech