Taciturn

Sadly, Microsoft has taken to misusing the term "free software", presumably in an attempt to ambiguise (ambiguate?) its meaning.

To use this product, you need to install free software

This product requires Microsoft© Internet Explorer 6, Microsoft© Media Player 10, and Macromedia Flash 7. To download these free software applications, click the links below and follow the on-screen instructions.

They're freeware, not free software. The definition of free software has been established & recognised for years, as has that of freeware.