What is defined as software that can be freely used, modified, and shared by anyone?

The correct answer is C. open source. Open source software (OSS) can be freely used, modified, and shared because its source code is publicly available under specific licenses. These open source licenses grant users the freedom to access, study, change, and distribute the software to anyone, fostering transparency…

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Aproprietary
Bfree source
Copen source
DInnersource

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A
3% (1)
B
3% (1)
C
88% (35)
D
8% (3)

Explanation

Open source software (OSS) can be freely used, modified, and shared because its source code is publicly available under specific licenses. These open source licenses grant users the freedom to access, study, change, and distribute the software to anyone, fostering transparency, collaboration, and innovation within a global community. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_and_open-source_software

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