Consider renaming the binary-ninja cask to binaryninja-free

[xusheng6]

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Description of issue

To start with, thx for making the binary-ninja cask (https://github.com/Homebrew/homebrew-cask/blob/master/Casks/b/binary-ninja.rb) which makes it easier for people to install our product.

I would like to discuss whether it is possible to rename it to binary-ninja-free, or even better, binaryninja-free, to avoid potential confusion? I do not know what is the implications of renaming a cask, e.g., will people be able to auto-update to the new one or do they have to manually reinstall it?

If this idea is good for you, I can create a PR for it as well

Relevant casks

binary-ninja

[p-linnane]

There are a few things to consider here to determine if we can/should proceed. Is the existing binary able to be upgraded to the full version if a license is purchased? Or would it require removing the existing binary and running a different installer?

[psifertex]

It would necessitate removing the previous one or installing a separate one side-by-side. It cannot be upgraded in-place. This is why we'd rather the cask be renamed.

[xusheng6]

Yup, the binaries for the free version and the paid version are different. It is not unlocked by a license file.

[p-linnane]

Thanks for the clarification. Yes, we can rename it then. Homebrew/homebrew-cask#193586

[psifertex]

Thanks for the quick response!