installation freedom
[/ˌɪnstəˈleɪʃən ˈfriːdəm/]
noun
liberdade de instalação
1. The ability to install software or hardware on a device without restrictions or limitations imposed by manufacturers or operating system controls
Linux provides installation freedom, allowing users to install any software they choose without vendor restrictions.
O Linux fornece liberdade de instalação, permitindo que os usuários instalem qualquer software que escolherem sem restrições do fornecedor.
2. The principle of user autonomy in deciding what applications and programs can be deployed on personal computing devices
Many open-source advocates champion installation freedom as a fundamental right of device owners.
Muitos defensores do código aberto defendem a liberdade de instalação como um direito fundamental dos proprietários de dispositivos.
3. The technical capability to bypass manufacturer locks or app store requirements when installing software
Jailbreaking an iPhone grants users installation freedom by removing Apple's restrictions.
Fazer jailbreak em um iPhone concede aos usuários liberdade de instalação ao remover as restrições da Apple.
Installation freedom is a core value in open-source and free software movements, particularly celebrated in communities using Linux and other open platforms. In Brazil, this concept gained prominence with the government's adoption of open-source software in public institutions. It represents a philosophical stance against corporate control and proprietary restrictions, deeply valued by developers and privacy advocates worldwide.
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