The number it gives at "Minimal fees" on the What is Bitcoin? page isn't up to date.
You are describing the page titled "What is Bitcoin" from WeUseCoins.com
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http://www.WeUseCoins.comThat is Stefan Thomas' site:
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http://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=53924.0Specifically, it currently reads:
Fair
Minimal fees
Using the Bitcoin network is free, except for a voluntary fee you can use to speed up transaction processing.
Technically, that is accurate. The Bitcoin protocol doesn't require fees. Most transactions nowadays include a fee but nearly every block includes some transactions where no fee is paid.
I agree it is misleading because there are certain conditions which would cause a payment to not end up being processed in a timely manner.