free software

== English == === Noun === free software (uncountable) (software) Software that can be freely copied, redistributed and modified, including source code; software that is libre. Synonyms: libre software, libreware, (rare) freedomware Antonyms: proprietary software, non-free software Near-synonym: open-source software (software) Any software that is free of charge, such as freeware. Synonym: freeware ==== Translations ==== === See also === open content open source This article was originally based on material from FOLDOC, used with permission. Update as needed.