open-source technology

[/ˈoʊpən sɔːrs tɛkˈnɑːlədʒi/]

nounpl: open-source technologies

tecnologia de código aberto

1. Software or technology whose source code is publicly available and can be freely used, modified, and distributed by anyone

Linux is a popular example of open-source technology that developers worldwide can contribute to.

Linux é um exemplo popular de tecnologia de código aberto que desenvolvedores de todo o mundo podem contribuir.

2. A development model based on collaborative and transparent software creation

Many companies now embrace open-source technology to reduce costs and improve security.

Muitas empresas agora adotam tecnologia de código aberto para reduzir custos e melhorar a segurança.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

tecnologia de código aberto

Most common usage in Brazil

São Paulo

tecnologia open-source

Tech industry often uses English term directly

Portugal

tecnologia de código aberto

Standard usage in Portuguese communities

General Brazilian

software de código aberto

Alternative with focus on software aspect

open-source community - the collective group of developers contributing to open-source projects

open-source movement - the broader initiative promoting free and transparent software development

embrace open-source - to adopt open-source solutions in business or development

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