libresoftware

noun

UK /ˈliː.bɹə ˈsɒft.wɛə/

US /ˈliː.bɹə ˈsɔft.wɛɹ/

Libre software is computer software that anyone can use, study, change, and share for free.

The school uses libre software so students can look at the code and make it better.

SYNONYMS

free software open-source software freedom-respecting software FOSS

RELATED WORDS

source code license GNU copyleft programmer

OTHER MEANINGS

2. Software that respects users' freedom to run, copy, distribute, study, change, and improve it.

The Libre Software Foundation promotes libre software around the world.

3. A term used to avoid confusion with 'free' meaning zero price, emphasizing liberty instead.

They say libre software, not just free software, to stress freedom.

4. Software whose license guarantees the four essential freedoms to every user.

Under its license, the app counts as libre software because anyone may modify it.