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software aberto

[soft-wɛr a-ˈbɛr-tu]
nounmasculinepl: softwares abertos
open source software
1. Software whose source code is made available to the public, allowing users to view, modify, and distribute the code freely
Linux is a popular example of open source software used by millions worldwide.
Linux é um exemplo popular de software aberto utilizado por milhões em todo o mundo.
2. Any software distributed under a license that permits free use, modification, and redistribution
Many developers contribute to open source software projects on GitHub.
Muitos desenvolvedores contribuem para projetos de software aberto no GitHub.
Synonyms
código abertosoftware de código abertosoftware livreopen source
Antonyms
software proprietáriosoftware fechadosoftware comercial

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
software aberto
Most common term in Brazil
Portugal
software aberto
Standard usage in Portugal
General
software livre
Alternative term emphasizing freedom aspect

Related Idioms & Phrases

comunidade de software aberto
licença de software aberto
projeto de software aberto
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