Free Software
Noun · Open Source
Definitions
Software distributed in a way that preserves users’ freedom to run, study, modify, and share it. The phrase refers to liberty rather than price and is central to the philosophy of the GNU and Free Software Foundation traditions.
In plain English: Software that gives users strong rights to inspect, change, and share it.
Example: "They described the project as free software to emphasize user freedoms, not just zero cost."