open source software

[ˈoʊpən sɔːrs ˈsɔːftweər]

nounpl: open source software / open source softwares

software de código aberto

1. Computer software whose source code is made available to the public and can be freely used, modified, and distributed by anyone

Linux is a popular open source software operating system used by millions worldwide.

Linux é um sistema operacional de software de código aberto popular usado por milhões em todo o mundo.

2. Software released under a license that permits users to study, change, and improve the code

Many companies contribute to open source software projects to improve community tools.

Muitas empresas contribuem para projetos de software de código aberto para melhorar ferramentas da comunidade.

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General Brazilian

software de código aberto

Most common and standard term in Brazilian Portuguese

São Paulo

software aberto

Abbreviated informal usage in tech communities

Portugal

software de código aberto

Standard term in European Portuguese

Portugal

software livre

Also used in Portugal, emphasizing the freedom aspect

open source community

open source license

open source project

comunidade de código aberto

licença de código aberto

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