[Info-vax] BASIC compiler in the hobbyist distribution

[JF Mezei]

On 15-05-31 15:56, David Froble wrote:

> I guess I can have some specific opinions about "free" software.  Mostly 
> because it isn't from the world I'm used to.


Ex Squeeze me ?

A large part of DEC's marketing was based on the DECUS user group and
availability of software through the DECUS library: FREE SOFTWARE.

t was an advantage DEC had to a far greater extent than competitors such
as IBM, Data General etc.

The same mentality which drove the DECUS Library also drove the "open"
Linux  and all the open software today.